The Golden Chariot Tour

Duration:- 6 Nights - 7 Days

Destinations Covered:- Bangalore > Kabini > Mysore > Hassan > Hampi > Badami > Goa

The Golden Chariot Tour

THE GOLDEN CHARIOT is named subsequent to the well-known Stone Chariot in Hampi, which is a world heritage site placed in Southern India and will tour all the way through eternal historical heritage sites, stunning palaces, flora and fauna and golden beaches.
7 Nights / 8 Days multicolored trip commences each Monday from Bangalore and passes through The Nagarhole National Park (Kabini), Mysore, stopover at Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace, and ongoing to the historical sites of Shravanabelagola, Belur & Halebidu – which is the 11th century structure of Hoysala architecture, with world heritage site Hampi and subsequently entering into heritage sites of Badami & Pattadakal and to conclude at the Golden Beaches of Goa before ending in Bangalore.

Day 1 - Bangalore

Bangalore -The capital of Karnataka is also famous as Garden City, for the reason that of its clean climate and greenery. It is believed that Kempegowda I, when he erected the new town (the current Bangalore) in about 1537, named it Bangalore. The city is exceptional with its rich edifying heritage that co-exists with its modern day technical and industrial accomplishment.

Day 1 - Bangalore
12:30PM	Check-in at the Leela Palace followed by lunch at Jamawar or Citrus
03:00PM	Depart for Bangalore Sightseeing Tippu’s Palace, Bull Temple & Lalbagh
08:00PM	Arrival at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6 Traditional Indian welcome at Railway Station and escorting to respective cabins. Dinner on board The Golden Chariot
09:00PM	Depart to Mysore
11:30PM	Arrive at Mysore

Day 2 - Kabini

The National Park of Nagarhole (Kabini), the hunting jungle of the Mysore Maharajas, is unquestionably the ideal destination for wildlife lovers in South India. The thrill starts with a safari into the centre of the park, where you are certain to mark the wild animals in their natural surroundings.

Bandipur:

Walk in to the pathway of the former Maharaja of Mysore with a stopover at Bandipur, about 80km south of Mysore on the Mysore-Ooty Road. The reserve is a playing field for natural world, with elephants captivating the lead role. Located next to the scenic backdrop of the enthralling Niligiri Mountains with its mist-covered peak, Bandipur was brought under Project Tiger in 1973. A temple on the brink atop Himad Gopalaswamy Hill, the uppermost peak in the Bandipur range, is worth a visit.

Day 2 - Kabini
10:00AM	Depart for Kabini / Bandipur after breakfast
1:00PM	Reach Jungle Lodge. Lunch at the Jungle Lodge.
Post-Lunch	Jungle / Boat Safari. Return in the evening for wildlife film
Dinner and stay overnight at Jungle Lodge
Alternate Itinerary* - Raganatittu Bird Sanctary, - Mysore Zoo, - Lunch on board, - Brindavan Gardens *Optional itinerary for those who do not opt for Kabini / Bandipur tour

Day 3 - Mysore (Wednesday)

Mysore, is always connected with the grand relations and their benefaction, be it the Wodeyars or Sultans. Mysore is a city known for its magnificent palaces and imposing buildings. This previous state capital still holds its convention in music and dance, sculpture, journalism and its time-honored technique.
Srirangapatna: Was the stronghold of the renowned combatant king Tipu Sultan is some km away from Mysore city. Within the fortification is Tipu's mosque with its identical twin minars, the Wellesley Bridge and the prison where British officers were once behind bars.

Day 3 - Mysore (Wednesday)
08:30AM	Breakfast and Depart for Mysore
11:30AM	Back onboard The Golden Chariot Lunch at the Jungle Lodge.
1:00PM	Lunch on board The Golden Chariot
3:00PM	Mysore sightseeing: Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam
7:00PM	Reach Brindavan Gardens for cultural show followed by dinner at Hotel KRS
10:00PM	Back onboard The Golden Chariot

Day 4 - Hassan

Belur: A World of Worship

Belur which is in Hassan region is renowned for its magnificent Hoysala Temple. The Chennakesava Temple here is the main lure, constructed by Hoysala Vishnuvardhana, to memorialize his success over the Cholas.
The ruins of the temple are filled with complicated carvings with no section left vacant. It is the only Hoysala Temple still in lively worship.

Halebid

Halebid was once the capital of the Hoysalas which has one of the most excellent Hoysala temples. The Hoysaleswara Temple, hanging on a star-shaped base amidst lawns, is a sculpture burlesque.
The walls are luxuriantly engraved with a never-ending diversity of Hindu deities, sages, stylized animals and birds; illustrate the life of the Hoysala Kings.

Shravanabelagola

Shravanabelagola is a significant Jain pilgrim centre and is habitat to Asia biggest colossal statuette Lord Gomateswara here rises 58 ft., alarming atop the scenic Vindhyagiri Hill.

Day 4 - Hassan
06:00AM	Depart from Mysore to Hassan
08:15AM	Arrive at Hassan
09:00AM	Depart for sightseeing to Shravanabelagola. (Please note that you would have to climb close to 700 steps to experience the architectural marvel. Only those who can undertake this are advised to do so. Guests unwilling to experience can stay back on board The Golden Chariot. Palanquins are available for those who cannot take the climb by themselves. This is available to the passengers at no extra cost).
01:00PM	Lunch on board The Golden Chariot.
7:00PM	Depart for Belur and Halebid for sightseeing.
07:15PM	Back onboard The Golden Chariot.
07:45PM	Depart to Hospet. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot.

Day 5 - Hampi

Hampi: A World Heritage Site

Hampi, the throne of the legendary Vijayanagara kingdom was the capital of the biggest kingdom in post-moghul India, wrapping numerous states. The Vijayanagara kingdom expanded three states -Karnataka, Maharashtra, & Andhra Pradesh. The devastation of Vijayanagar by prowling Moghul attackers was unexpected, dreadful and unconditional.
Even though in remains today, Hampi once possessed riches is also recognized far away from the seashores of India.
Secluded by the stormy river Tungabhadra in the north and rocky granite ridges on the other three sides, the ruins noiselessly describes the story of greatness splendor and tremendous prosperity.

Day 5 - Hampi
06:00AM	Arrival at Hospet.
08:30AM	After breakfast depart for Hampi sightseeing: Virupaksha Temple. Queens’s Bath, Elephant Stables, Local crafts bazaar.
01:00PM	Return to The Golden Chariot for Lunch.
03:00PM	Depart for sightseeing: Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple. Illuminated Vittala Temple.
08:00PM	Back onboard The Golden Chariot. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot.

Day 6 - Badami

Badami is attractively located at the entrance of a gorge between two stony hills. The superb sculpture and the rust red sandstone cliffs of Badami notify a tale of yore. The first sculptural embossing to dazzle the eye is the 18 armed Nataraja striking 81 dance poses.

Day 6 - Badami
05:00AM	Depart from Hospet to Badami
08:30AM	Arrival at Badami
09:00AM	Depart after breakfast for sightseeing: Badami Caves and Pattadakal
01:30PM	Return to The Golden Chariot for Lunch
02:00PM	Depart for Goa. Relax and enjoy the facilities onboard The Golden Chariot: Spa, Gym Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot. Reach Goa post midnight.

Day 7 - Goa

The superb scenic beauty and the architectural splendor of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a desired destination with travelers around the world.
But Goa is much extra than just beaches and sea. The likely beauty, the magnificent beaches and sunshine, travellers to Goa love the careless, warm and gracious life of the Goan people.

Day 7 - Goa
09:30AM:	Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
10:00AM:	Depart for sightseeing
11:00AM:	Visit the famous churches of old Goa
12:15PM:	Visit an old Portuguese house: Sola Souto Maior for tea/coffee and cookies; shopping at the emporium
02:00PM:	Reach Majorda Beach Resort for lunch
03:00PM:	An Ayurvedic massage, a visit to the casino, a dip in the pool / beach, etc. (Ayurvedic massage and casino charges extra as applicable)
06:00PM:	Depart from the resort
07:15PM:	Return to The Golden Chariot. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot
09:00PM:	Depart for Bangalore