Here’s a journey that crests the zenith of South Indian art and architecture. Reassuringly long, across a few centuries of history. Tempered in the warmth of sunny beaches and teeming wildlife destinations.
Pride of South
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8 Days / 7 Nights
Duration
Bangalore
Departure Location
1600 hrs
Departure Time
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Itinerary
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Bengaluru
- Check-In at Taj West End
- Hi-Tea
- Nature Walk at Taj West End
- Presentation on The Golden Chariot tour
- Cultural Show
- Visit the ISKCON Temple (The International Society for Krishna Consciousness)
- Arrive at Yeshwanthpur Railway Station to a Traditional Indian Welcome Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot
- Depart to Mysuru.
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Kabini/Bandipur
- Breakfast on board
- Visit the famous Amba Vilas Mysore Palace
- Depart for Kabini in coach
- Lunch at Kabini jungle lodges resort
- Jungle safari
- Screening of wildlife film
- Dinner followed by campfire and stay overnight at jungle lodges resort
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Kabini/Mysuru
- Boat riding/Jeep riding for bird safari on Kabini river
- Breakfast at the jungle lodges resort
- Depart for Mysuru in coach
- Back on board The Golden Chariot
- Lunch on board
- Srirangapatnam sightseeing – Dariya Daulat, Tipu mausoleum and drive through the fort
- Shopping
- Cultural dance and dinner at 5 star palace hotel
- Back on board The Golden Chariot
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Hassan
- Depart from Mysore to Hassan
- Breakfast on board
- 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 climb can stay back on board The Golden Chariot)
- Back on board The Golden Chariot followed by lunch
- Depart for Belur and Halebidu to visit the magnificent temple complexes
- Back on board The Golden Chariot
- Dinner on board and depart to Hospet by 2040 hrs
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Hospet & Hampi
- Arrive at Hospet
- Breakfast on board
- Depart for sightseeing to Hampi: Hema kuta hill, Virupaksha temple, Queens bath, Elephant stables, Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple
- Back on board The Golden Chariot followed by lunch
- Visit to the Vijaya Vittala temple complex and the marvel stone chariot
- Sit out by the banks of the Tungabhadra river for sunset view
- Depart to Hospet railway station
- Dinner on board The Golden Chariot
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Badami
- Depart from Hospet to Badami
- Breakfast on board
- Arrive at Badami
- Depart for sightseeing: Pattadakal and Badami cave temples
- Return to The Golden Chariot
- Lunch on board and depart for Goa
(Free time to relax and enjoy the facilities on board – Spa, Gym, Movies, etc) - Dinner on board The Golden Chariot.
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Goa
- Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
- Visit the famous churches of old Goa
- Visit old Portuguese house now an emporium for shopping and refreshments
- Lunch at the luxury resort in Goa followed by beach stroll and Hi-Tea
- Return to The Golden Chariot and depart for Bangalore
- Dinner on board The Golden Chariot
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Bengaluru
- Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
- Reach Yeshwanthpur Railway Station and Farewell by the entire crew