The Golden Chariot - Pride of the South

Bangalore

One can check in at Hotel Taj West End, when arriving in the city of Bengaluru (Bangalore). A high tea is organized for the guests’ boarding the Pride of the South itinerary. Guests will then be taken to enjoy a cultural show at the Chitrakala Parishad. Alternatively, they can check in at Our Native Village for an eco-vacation. Whichever the guests choose, they will be required to report at the Yeshwanthpur Railway Station by 8 p.m or 2000 hours where the Pride of the South journey begins. After a traditional welcome by the staff members of the train, guests will be taken to their cabins and the train would soon start moving out of Bangalore. Dinner and overnight stay would be at the train.

Kabini - Bandipur

p>Enjoy the breakfast served on board before a visit to the wildlife environment and jungles of Kabini/Bandipur. By 1300 hours, guests would arrive in Kabini and post-lunch will be at a lodge in the jungle, guests would head straight towards Bandipur National Park.

Overnight stay and dinner will be arranged for the guests in the jungle resort.

Mysore

p>In the morning of the 3rd day, guests will head towards Mysore, the next destination in line. Post-breakfast guests will get down from the train and begin the journey towards Mysore. En route they would stop for lunch. The paddy fields that guests will cross by, the locals of the area, and most importantly, the natural beauty of the region will surely capture ones senses forever.

Guests will arrive in Mysore by afternoon and immediately set off for sightseeing across the city. The attractions of Brindavan Gardens and Srirangapatna are the locations they will visit on this day.

Guests conclude the day by visiting the Lalitha Mahal Palace where they can savor a sumptuous dinner and a cultural performance.

By 2200 hours guests will return to the train for overnight stay and travel to the next destination, Hassan.

Hassan

p>On the 4th day, guests aboard the Pride of the South itinerary will head towards Hassan, most noted for its religious significance. Shravanbelagola is the first destination that they will head to. Guests will return to the train and proceed towards Halebid and Belur. Return to the Golden Chariot by 1915 hours and prepare to leave for the next destination, Hospet.

Hospet

p>By 06:00 hours arrive in Hospet, the entry to the medieval wonders of Hampi. Visit the Virupaksha temple, the Elephants’ stables, and the local crafts bazaar. Guests would return to the train by lunchtime for a delectable meal waiting for them. Later, by 1500 hours, guests leave the train to visit the remaining attractions of Hampi such as the Hazara Rama temple, and the royal enclosure. To feast on an unforgettable enchanting night view, guests would visit the Vittala Temple.

Arrive in the train by 2000 hours for dinner and overnight stay.

Badami

p>Early next morning by 0500 hours, the train will be on its way out of Hospet towards Badami. Breakfast will be served onboard the train and by 0900 hours and guests will arrive in the town of Badami. Guests should leave the train and proceed towards the popular tourist attractions including the Badami Caves and Pattadakal, and return to the Golden Chariot by 1300 hours. Post-lunch guests leave for Goa.

Guests can enjoy the rest of the 6th day exploring the luxury facilities of the train. Guests will be served dinner onboard the train before it will finally reaches Goa, after midnight.

Goa

p>Guests can begin the sightseeing trip of Goa early morning by leaving the train at 1000 hours and start their trail by visiting the churches and proceeding towards the Old Portuguese house- Sola Souto Maior. Enjoy the artistic beauty of the house with tea and cookies. A sumptuous Goan lunch will be served. The afternoon can be enjoyed by indulging in leisure activities in the hotel. Guests can also opt for getting a relaxing Ayurvedic session in the hotel.

Bangalore (Return)

p>Enjoy the breakfast served aboard the train before the Pride of the South sojourn comes towards the end. Pride of the South- the Golden Chariot will land the guests back in the place where it started from- the Yashwanthpur Railway Station, Bangalore by 1100 hours on the 8th day of the trip! The journey with the Golden Chariot thus comes to an end making special soothing memories to its guests.

Note: This is a suggested itinerary and we can customize it according to your preference and flight schedule.