The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South

Depart from UK an overnight flight to Bengaluru.

Arrive very early in the morning and transfer to the hotel for a 2 night stay. Room booked from previous night (Room available for immediate check-in).

Morning at leisure. Afternoon tour of Bengaluru, the silicon capital of India, noted for its gardens, tree-lined avenues and Gothic churches. Continue to the train station to board the luxury Golden Chariot train. In the evening depart for Mysore. Dinner on board.

Morning drive to Nagarhole, an excellent wildlife sanctuary with the Kabini River running through it. Afternoon wildlife viewing. Stay overnight at Kabini River Lodge.

Morning drive to Mysore. Afternoon visit to Srirangapatnam to see the site of Tipu Sultan’s summer palace and the Mysore Palace. In the evening visit the illuminated Brindavan Gardens. Return to the train.

Morning arrival in Hassan. After breakfast, visit the Jain pilgrim centre at Shravanabelagola, with a huge statue of Gomatheshwara (175 ft tall). In the afternoon visit the intricately carved Hoysala Temples at Belur and Halebid.

Full day sightseeing of Vijayanagar and Hempi ruins dating from the 14th century. Vijayanagar was one of the largest Hindu Empires in the Indian History extending from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal. The greatness of the city is still evident from the Vitala and the Hazara temples, the stone chariot, Lotus Mahal and the Queen’s bath.

Morning arrival in Badami and a visit to the rock-cut shrines. Visit the ancient temples at Pattadakal, a World Heritage Site located on the banks of the Malaprabha River. Return to the train for an early evening departure to Goa.

Morning arrival at Karmali, Goa. Sightseeing of Goa. Visit the famous Portuguese churches of Old Goa. The day is spent in Goa. Return to the train for an overnight journey to Bengaluru.

Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Transfer to the International airport in Bengaluru towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories.