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Experience luxury, comfort, and cultural immersion through India’s rich heritage. Board the train named after the Stone Chariot at Hampi’s Vittala Temple, and travel back in time. The Pride of Karnataka journey takes you to one of India’s top tourist destinations, like Bengaluru, Nanjangud, Mysore, Halebidu, Chikmagalur, Hospet, and Goa. This incredible journey begins and ends in Bangalore, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience that enchants you. 

Planning a trip to Karnataka is like spending a vacation in one of the best destinations. To fulfil this desire, we present our 5-night, 6-day itinerary to make your holidays memorable with our Pride of Karnataka tour package. Also, taking this package will be one of your best decisions, as you’ll get the package in your way and additional benefits of accommodations, meals, sightseeing tours, and many more. 

Highlights

  • Explore Mysore Palace's captivating charm.
  • Check out the architecture of the Temple complexes of Halebidu.
  • Coffee Plantation tour in Chikkamagaluru.
  • Relive the past in Virupaksha Temple and Vijay Vittala Temple.
  • Experience the wildlife safari at Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary.
Itinerary
Arrival - Bangalore

Bout India services start from Bangalore.

Day 1 - Bangalore

- The cordial welcome at Yesvantpur Railway Station at about 8:30 a.m.

- Departs YPR in the morning at 09:45.

- As the train arrives in Nanjangud at 1:30 p.m., lunch is served on board

- Move to Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary at 2:45 p.m. (an hour and 30 minutes drive).

- Evening wildlife Safari (04:30 hours to 06:30 hours).

- Return to the train by 8:15 p.m. and have dinner onboard as the train proceeds to Mysore.

- overnight on the train at Mysore

Day 2 - Mysore

- Breakfast on the train.

- Go for the sightseeing tour of Mysore Palace.

- Return to train for lunch.

- In the evening, you can visit Srirangapatna (optional).

- Dinner will be served on board.

Day 3 - Chikkamagaluru

- Breakfast will be served on the train

- Arrival at Banavara Railway Station

- Visit the tour of Halebidu from Banavar Rly Station.

- Return to the train. After the sightseeing tour of Halebidu.

- The train leaves for Chikmagalur.

- Lunch will be served.

- Deboard the Golden Chariot. Visit for the plantation tour, followed by a coffee tasting and dinner.

- Back to the Golden Chariot train.

Day 4 - Hosapete

- Breakfast onboard.

- Visit Hampi's ruins.

- Return to the train for lunch onboard.

- The evening is at leisure.

- Dinner on board

- The train proceeds to Goa.

Day 5 - Goa

- The Train reached Goa

- Breakfast will be served in the Golden Chariot.

- Proceed for the sightseeing tour of the Churches of North

- Goa and the Museum.

- Return to the Train and have lunch on board.

- Deboard the Train to enjoy the Bollywood Evening

- Have dinner at the resort or hotel.

- Back to the Golden Chariot, and soon the Train leaves for Bangalore.

- Dinner will be served.

- The Train will leave for Bengaluru.

Day 6 - Bangalore

As you amass different moments of the journey to create your fairytale, you will receive a warm farewell from the Golden Chariot team in Bangalore.

- Breakfast is served.

- Reach Yeshwantpur Railway Station and bid adieu to this magical journey.

Departure - Bangalore

Bout India services will end at Bangalore.

Arrival - Bangalore
Day 1 :- Bangalore
Day 2 :- Mysore
Day 3 :- Chikkamagaluru
Day 4 :- Hosapete
Day 5 :- Goa
Day 6 :- Bangalore
Departure - Bangalore
Tour Inclusions
  • Accommodation in double/twin-bedded cabins with attached bathrooms
  • All meals, soft beverages, house brands of Indian wines, beer, and spirits
  • Butler service, complimentary tea, coffee, and mineral water on board
  • Guided off-train tours are included in the journeys, inclusive of entrance fees, still camera fee, transport, and services of a guide
  • Porter charges at stations
Tour Exclusions
  • Any optional tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Insurance, gratuities, telephone calls, laundry
  • Alcoholic beverages (apart from the house brands)
  • Video, film, and professional still camera fees and arrival and departure transfers
  • International and domestic air tickets
  • Pre- and post-tour accommodation
  • Any tour extensions, unless specifically mentioned as part of the journey
Important Notes
  • -Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years.
  • -Christmas and New Year, being the peak holiday season, call for a 10% surcharge levied on all departures.


Child Policy

  • -The Golden Chariot does accommodate children, but we ask parents to be mindful of the sophisticated adult atmosphere we endeavour to maintain.
  • -One child up to 5 years of age shall be allowed free of cost in the Deluxe Cabin, subject to sharing a double bed with parents. This is subject to the availability of a double bed at the time of booking.
  • -For families with a child between 6-12 years of age or with two children, with one child below 5 years and another between 6-12 years, we recommend the Presidential Suite, which has a double bed in the bedroom that can be shared with a child below 5 years and a sofa cum bed in the living room that can accommodate the older child. In this case, the child/children will be accommodated free of cost.
  • -In the case of two children between 6 and 12 years of age travelling with their parents, you will have to take two cabins. The first child pays 25% of the adult fare, and the second child pays 50% of the adult fare. One of the parents will have to be present with the child/children in the cabin.
  • -Please note that we do not have the facility for interconnecting cabins.


Pride of Karnataka Schedule For Season 2025-26 

Month

Departure Dates (Saturday)

November, 2025

1

December, 2025

27

January, 2026

24

February, 2026

28

Pride of Karnataka Schedule For Season 2026-27

Month

Departure Dates (Saturday)

October, 2026

24

November, 2026

14

December, 2026

26

January, 2027

02, 30

February, 2027

27

March, 2027

13

Pride of Karnataka Schedule For Season 2027-28

Month

Departure Dates (Monday)

October, 2027

18

November, 2027

15

December, 2027

27

January, 2028

24

February, 2028

21

March, 2028

20

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