Itinerary of the Pride of the South
- Day 1 - Bangalore
- Day 2 - Kabini/ Bandipur
- Day 3 - Mysore
- Day 4 - Hassan
- Day 5 - Hospet
- Day 6 - Badami
- Day 7 - Goa
- Day 8 - Bangalore (return)
| Day of Travel |
Destination |
Time |
Particulars |
| Day 1 Monday |
Bangalore |
1600 hrs |
Check in at the Taj West End hotel followed by high tea |
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|
1700 hrs |
Presentation on the Golden Chariot train journey |
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|
1730 hrs |
Visit the Chitrakala Parishad |
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|
1830 hrs |
Cultural Show |
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|
2000 hrs |
Arrive at the Yeshwanthpur Railway station |
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|
2100 hrs |
Departure for Mysore and dinner onboard |
| Alternative Itinerary |
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Bangalore |
1100 hrs |
Arrive at the Our Native Village - eco resort |
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|
1200 hrs |
Lunch |
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|
1400 hrs |
Presentation on the Golden Chariot train journey |
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|
1500 hrs |
Tour across the eco resort |
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|
1530 hrs |
Art and Culture tour |
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|
1600 hrs |
Organic Farm Tour |
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|
1630 hrs |
Bullock cart ride, pottery experience, participating in other rural games |
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|
1830 hrs |
Leave for Yeshwanthpur Railway Station |
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|
2000 hrs |
Arrive at the station and be welcomed |
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|
2100 hrs |
Departure for Mysore and dinner onboard |
| Day 2 Tuesday |
Kabini |
0800 hrs |
Breakfast aboard the Golden Chariot |
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|
1000 hrs |
Disembark from train and embark on journey to the Bandipur National Park |
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|
1300 hrs |
Arrive at the Jungle Lodge followed by lunch |
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|
1400 hrs |
Embark on boat safari across the jungles |
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|
1830 hrs |
Wildlife Film viewing |
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|
2000 hrs |
Dinner and overnight stay in the lodge |
| Day 3 Wednesday |
Mysore |
0730 hrs |
Breakfast onboard the luxury train |
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|
0830 hrs |
Leave for Mysore |
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|
1300 hrs |
Arrive in Mysore followed by lunch |
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|
1500 hrs |
Sightseeing tour of Mysore and Srirangapatna |
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|
1900 hrs |
Arrive at the Lalitha Mahal Palace for dinner and cultural performance |
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|
2200 hrs |
Return to the train for overnight stay |
| Day 4 Thursday |
Hassan |
0600 hrs |
Proceed towards Hassan aboard the train |
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|
0815 hrs |
Arrive at the Hassan railway station |
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|
0900 hrs |
Depart for Shravanabelagola |
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|
1300 hrs |
Return to the train for lunch and leisure |
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|
1500 hrs |
Leave for exploring Belur and Halebid |
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|
1915 hrs |
Return to the train |
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|
1945 hrs |
Depart for Hospet enroute relish dinner |
| Day 5 Friday |
Hampi / Hospet |
0600 hrs |
Arrive at Hospet |
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|
0700 hrs |
Breakfast onboard the luxury train |
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|
0830 hrs |
Depart for sightseeing in Hampi |
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|
1300 hrs |
Arrive back at the train for lunch and leisure |
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|
1500 hrs |
Explore the remaining Hampi attractions |
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|
2000 hrs |
Return to the train for dinner and overnight stay |
| Day 6 Saturday |
Badami |
0500 hrs |
Leave for Badami |
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|
0830 hrs |
Reach at Badami |
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|
0900 hrs |
Sightseeing trip to Badami Caves and Pattadakal |
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|
1330 hrs |
Arrive at the train for lunch |
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|
1400 hrs |
Leave for Goa |
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|
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Dinner and relaxation enroute |
| Day 7 Sunday |
Goa |
0730 hrs |
Breakfast aboard the Golden Chariot |
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|
1000 hrs |
Sightseeing trip across Goa |
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|
1215 hrs |
Visit Portuguese house, Goa market etc |
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|
1400 hrs |
Arrive at the Majorda Beach resort for lunch, Ayurveda massage and leisure |
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|
1800 hrs |
Leave for the train |
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|
1915 hrs |
Arrive at the train |
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|
2000 hrs |
Dinner aboard the train |
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|
2100 hrs |
Depart for Bangalore |
| Day 8 Monday |
Bangalore |
0800 hrs |
Breakfast aboard the train |
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|
1100 hrs |
Arrive at the Yeshwanthpur Railway Station followed by check out and farewell |
Bangalore
Popularly known as the silicon valley of India, Bangalore is a tourist's delight. With a great history to boast of and a modern world of opportunities and alternatives to facilitate the guests with; Bangalore plays host to millions of guests every year. Being the capital city of Karnataka, it is also well connected to major attractions in the state.
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Mysore
Mysore is known for its exotic gardens, ancient temples, grand palaces, and of course the Dusshera festival. Guests visiting this city are also taken by surprise with the abundant local handicrafts that are sold in its vibrant markets. Be it the sandalwood products or the textured silk apparel including accessories
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Hampi
If you were interested in revisiting history, definitely make it a point to visit Hampi. The stone temples, forts and other monuments of Hampi will amaze you to no bound. Though in ruins today, the place still retains its mystic aura and manages to fascinate the onlooker, in the same magnitude, even today.
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Belur
At about a distance of 220 km from the city of Bangalore is located the magical Belur that is most famous for the Hoysala Temple complex. Intricate carvings and impeccably designed sculptures stand still in this place to testify the rich artistic sense of the craftsmen of the bygone era.
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Kabini
A trip to South India is incomplete without a wildlife visit and no trip to this area can be complete without a visit to the Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Nagarhole. Abundant with a wide selection of species in both the flora and fauna varieties, Kabini is definitely a must visit destination in South India.
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Badami
To witness the sculptural beauty and magnificence that the area offers, visit Badami. The Nataraja sculpture is one of the many stunningly wonderful creations housed here. There are also several attractions located nearby that are also worth a visit.
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Goa
If it is the sun, the water and a lazy afternoon on the beach that defines your perfect holiday sentiments, head to Goa straight away. Reflections of a Portuguese way of life juxtaposed beautifully with the local culture and traditions can still be seen here.
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Schedule of the Pride of the South
Given below is the schedule of the Pride of the South journey for the year 2011 - 2012. For your convenience the corresponding months along with the dates have also been mentioned.
| Month |
Departure Dates |
| September 2011 |
19 |
| October 2011 |
10, 24 |
| November 2011 |
7, 28 |
| December 2011 |
12, 26 |
| January 2012 |
9, 23 |
| February 2012 |
6, 27 |
| March 2012 |
12, 26 |
| April 2012 |
9, 23 |
Tariff of the Pride of the South
The Tariff for the Golden Chariot - Pride of the South is very impressive and has been mentioned below for your perusal. A month-wise distribution of the same has been done for your better understanding as well for better accuracy.
The tariff of the Pride of the South is as follows:
January 2011 - March 2011 ( For Indian Nationals in INR & International travellers in USD)
| Occupancy Type |
Prices (Per person per night) |
Total (7 Nights) |
| Single occupancy |
INR 17100/USD 590 |
INR 119700/USD 4130 |
| Double occupancy |
INR 12350/USD 425 |
INR 86450/USD 2975 |
| Triple occupancy |
INR 10050/USD 345 |
INR 70350/USD 2415 |
April 2011 - March 2012 (For Indian Nationals in INR & International travellers in USD)
| Occupancy Type |
Prices (Per person per night) |
Total(7 Nights) |
| Single occupancy |
INR 20000/USD 685 |
INR 140000/USD 4795 |
| Double occupancy |
INR 15000/USD 495 |
INR 105000/USD 3465 |
| Triple occupancy |
INR 12000/USD 400 |
INR 84000/USD 2800 |
The Golden Chariot - Pride of the South tariff also mentions a few more details that can be handy information for you. They have been mentioned below:
- Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years.
- The tariff includes accommodation on board, the meals, the sightseeing trips, the entrance fees (while entering monuments, parks, palaces and other sightseeing locations)
- It does not comprise of tips, phone calls, camera fees in the sightseeing locations, SPA car and Business car facilities, liquor as well as laundry
- Christmas and New Year being the peak holiday season calls for a 10% surcharge levied on all departures.
- As per the Govt. of India norms, Service Tax @ 2.575% is levied on the prevalent tariff.
The reservation as well as cancellation policies as mentioned in the Pride of the South tariff are as follows:
To Reserve
- Pay 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
- Pay the remaining 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
To Cancel
- 5% of the ticket value will be deducted if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure.
- 20% of the ticket value will be deducted if cancellation is made between 59 and 30 days prior to departure.
- 50% of the ticket value will be deducted if cancellation is made between 29 and 15 days prior to departure.
- 100% of the ticket value will be deducted if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.
The entire amount will be treated as forfeited incase of non-arrival of the guest. Incase the tour is terminated by the guest, the amount for the untraveled portion would be considered as forfeited without any scope for further refunds and adjustments. Incase of natural disasters or serious health issues, amendment maybe possible subject to availability as well as merit.
The above
Tariff of the Golden Chariot - Pride of the South is subject to change without notice.