Luxury Train Golden Chariot - Splendor of the South This is a truly breathtaking experience spread over 7 nights and 8 days, linking some of South India`s most unique and exciting......
This is a truly breathtaking experience spread over 7 nights and 8 days, linking some of South India`s most unique and exciting destinations. It covers three states and brims over with awe-inspiring moments. On its Southern Splendour run, The Golden Chariot starts from Bangalore, the Garden City, taking you first to Chennai, a modern city exceptional for its allegiance to ancient traditions. Moving on, you find yourself at Puducherry, where serenity is redefined. In the ancient temple towns of Thanjavur and Madurai, you will encounter marvels of architecture and heritage. And thence to Kerala, God`s Own Country, and the ineffable scenic beauty of Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, and coastal Kochi. Finally, it is back to home base Bangalore
Coaches
Golden Chariot has 18 theme-based cabins designed with modern equipment for your luxury stay onboard. It has 44 cabins with new and modern amenities which is inspired by the art and architecture school in Belur - Mysore Halebeedu. The royal bed is a custom creation, crafted to perfection, providing pressure relief.
Each Cabin offers small wardrobe,vanity desk,LCD Televisions,Electric sockets with 220 AC for recharging batteries; & private washroom having 5 Star Hotel accessories.
Speciality Restaurant
Golden Chariot has 02 specialty restaurants bring together rare cuisines and surprising flavors. With utterly authentic ingredients, preparation, and service for truly memorable meals. Every day you will find a unique and authentic menu from each destination. It offers enjoyable, memorable dining experiences delicious Indian cuisines as well as continental.
The Madira - Lounge Bar
Madeira a word from Sanskrit means wine..... The secret of tranquility is unraveled when one steps into the comforting atmosphere of the lounge bar at Golden Chariot, Lounge Bar - Madira. A perfect place to rejuvenate, the Madira can accommodate 40 guests. It has in store a wide variety of popular brands in domestic and international beverages, as well as a range of delightful cocktails.
The Spa and Gym
You can experience a life-enriching healthy holiday. Our expert hands offer solutions for detox, yoga, stress and burnout, fitness. If you are looking for a more personalized wellness experience, our team of international naturopaths can work with you to create your health program from our extensive range of holistic medicine, spa, and healing therapies. At Gym be so fit that when others look at you they become fit too.
Day 01 : Bangalore—Chennai
The Journey starts in Bangalore. Join the tour at Taj West End at 15.00 hrs. After high tea at the hotel proceed to an art gallery called `Chitrakala Parishad. At evening you will be taken to the Bangalore railway station where your luxury is waiting to take you south India for next 7 nights; The Golden Chariot train for Southern splendor tour journey. Dinner on board. Depart for Chennai.
Day 02 : Chennai-Mamallapuram-Pondicherry
Arrival at Chennai 0600hrs. After breakfast, you will be taken to the excursion of Mamallapuram, an ancient port and famous for its five Ratha’s Temple, Shore Shiva Temple and the caves.
Mahabalipuram- is famous for its unique 7th-century Shore Temple, lovely beach and some of the most beautiful rock-cut temples in the world. Situated on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, Mahabalipuram was already a famous seaport in the 1st century AD. This town was a workshop for temple building. Visit the seven pagoda-style shore temples, lashed by the waves of the sea and the seven rathas or temple chariots, a group of monolithic monuments & animal figures carved out of a solid rock, the earliest known examples of Dravidian architecture. They were constructed in a single century-long burst of creative enthusiasm, starting in the reign of Narasimhavarman 1 (AD 630-68) .
Thereafter drive back to Chennai railway station called Puducherry. After refereeing your self walk through the pristine beach.
Dinner on board. Overnight in the train at Puducherry.
Day 03 Pondicherry—Trichy
Breakfast on board:
Pondicherry : The union territory is 160kms from Chennai, which was up until the 1950s, a far-flung outpost of the French maritime empire. It is so different from the rest of Tamil Nadu that one feels that one has entered another country! This busy coastal town is divided roughly into two: the old White Town of elegant French houses, restaurants & administrative buildings and the Black Town west of the canal where India takes over again.
A tour through Auroville - Ashram, and Matrimandir, visit Aurobindo Ashram, walk beach / French town and you can do the shopping.
Dinner at a local restaurant . After dinner back on the Golden chariot train and depart for Trichy.
Day 04 Trichy—Tanjavur—Madurai
Arrival at Trichy , breakfast on board The Golden Chariot .
Trichy- visit the ‘Rock Fort Temple’ which rises abruptly to a height of 273 ft. A steep staircase cut into the rock leads up to the Fort. At the first level are the remnants of a huge hall blasted into ruins in 1772. The next story is the Mathrubhuteshwarer Shrine dedicated to Shiva. Finally at the top of the hill, the Uchi Pillayar Koil- a Ganesh Temple offering a commanding view of the city.
Drive towards Tanjavur by coaches .
Afternoon visit Tanjore Once the capital of the Chola Empire from the tenth to the fourteenth centuries. A Chola king, Raja Chola, who held the throne from 985 to 1016, built the greatest of the empire 74 temples, the Brahadeeswarar, with its soaring tower over the inner sanctum. This tower rises more than 62 meters (200 feet). On its dome rests a single block of granite weighing 80 tons.
Evening back onboard The Golden Chariot to relax and enjoy facilities of Golden Chariot Train. After dinner depart for Madurai
Day 05 Madurai-Kanyakumari
Arrival at Madurai. Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot. Visit the famous Meenakshi temple later in Local market for Shopping. Lunch on board. Evening Light and Sound Show at the Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal. Dinner with live classical Music at The Heritage hotel at Madurai. Late-night back to the Golden chariot train and depart for Nagercoil.
Day 06 Kanyakumari-Kovalam-Kochi
Arrival at Nagercoil station. You will be taken by coaches to Kanyakumari witness the sunrise. Back on board for breakfast. Visit the famous Padmanabha palace. Lunch at the board. After lunch on Golden chariot, train depart for Thiruvananthapuram. Drive to Kovalam beach by coaches. Walkthrough the famous Kovalam beach, Cultural show follow by the dinner at Taj Green Cove Kovalam. Depart to Alleppey
Day 07 Kochi-Bangalore
Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot. You will be taken for a houseboat cruise. Lunch on houseboat. Drive to Kochi by road.
Cochin or Kochi - the palm green, the commercial capital of Kerala which has one of the finest natural harbors & is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a splendid mosaic of these myriad influences. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis& the famous Chinese fishing nets
Evening back to the Luxury train for boarding and departure for Bangalore. Dinner on board.
Day 08 Bangalore
Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot. Arrival at Yeshwanthpura Railway Station and farewell by entire Golden Chariot Staff.
Golden Chariot : Schedule For the Season October 2019 to April 2020 are as follows:
NOTE : THE GOLDEN CHARIOT TRAIN HAS GONE FOR RENOVATION & EXPECTED TO RESTART OPERATIONS IN OCT. 2019. WILL UPDATE YOU ONCE WE RECEIVE ANY OFFICIAL INFOMRATION.
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November | - | - |
December | - | - |
(per person per journey)
8 Days and 7 Nights |
Rates in Indian Currency (Applicable for Indian Nationals only ) (October to March ) Deluxe Cabins |
Rates in Indian Currency (Applicable for foreign Nationals ) ( October till March) Deluxe Cabins |
Adult - Twin Sharing - Per person |
INR 175000 |
INR 316540 |
Single Sharing - Per person |
INR 217000 |
INR 416500 |
Triple Sharing - Per person |
INR 140000 |
INR 273700 |
The above tariff is valid till April 2018
(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New Year
Service tax shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of The Golden Chariot as per Govt. of India norms
The above Tariff is subject to change without notice.
The Tariff includes:
Tariff is inclusive of accommodation on board The Golden Chariot and other resorts/ Travel/ all meals/ conducted sightseeing tours / entrance fees at monuments / parks/ palaces and cultural programs.
The Tariff does not includes:
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, spa, business car facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.
Reservation Policy:
In case of FITs:
• 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
In case of Group:
• 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 50% of ticket value 45 days prior to departure. 50% of the prevailing tariff will be charged for the children between 05-12 years of age.
Cancellation Policy:
Incase of FIT's:-
5% of ticket value 60 days or more prior to departure.
20% of ticket value between 45 to 59 days prior to departure.
50% of ticket value between 30 to 44 days prior to departure.
100% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
In case of Groups:-
20% of ticket value 89 days prior to departure.
50% of ticket value between 88 to 31 days.
100% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
Part Journey: Part journey of minimum 6 nights is permissible in advance. However in case of availability of cabins at the last moment it can be booked for any number of nights.
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