The Golden Chariot Tour - Southern Splendor

Package Overview

Welcome aboard The Golden Chariot. South India's first and only luxury tourist train. An exotic journey through South India's cultural capitals awaits you. One that stretches across time. And culture, heritage, and beach destinations. Get ready to experience the wonders of the South in regal splendour. In the comfort of your very own kingdom, The Golden Chariot.Room Service
Drinks
Tips
Laundry
Telephone Calls
Video Camera Fees
Spa Car
Business Car Facilities
Liquor And Other Items Of Personal Nature.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Bangalore

  City Visit Option
  
  03:00 pm Check-in at Taj West End
  04:00 pm High-tea at Banquet Hall
  05:00 pm Briefing on The Golden Chariot
  05:30 pm Visit to Chitrakala Parishad / art gallery
  06:30 pm Cultural show
  07:00 pm Departure to Yeshwanthpur Railway Station
  
  Eco-resort Experience Option
  11 am onwards Check-in at Our Native Village
  
  12:00 noon Lunch
  02:30 pm Briefing on The Golden Chariot
  03:00 pm Eco-resort tour
  03:30 pm Art and culture tour - The Revivalist Movement
  04:00 pm Organic farm and herb garden tour
  04:30 pm Pottery session, Indian village games & bullock cart rides
  06:30 pm Departure to Yeshwantpur Railway Station
  08:00 pm Arrival at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6. Traditional Indian welcome. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot
  10:45 pm Departure to Chennai
  
  * Travelers can choose any one option.

• Day 2 : Chennai/ Mamallapuram/ Pondicherry

  05:30 am Arrival in Chennai
  08:00 am Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
  09:30 am Coach drive through the Marina Beach Road
  10:30 am Departure to Mamallapuram**
  
  Mamallapuram
  
  11:30 am Guided tour of Five Rathas Temple, Shore Shiva Temple and the caves
  02:00 pm Lunch at GRT Temple Bay
  04:00 pm Coach drive to Pondicherry Railway Station
  
  Pondicherry
  
  05:30 pm Arrival at Pondicherry
  06:30 pm Stroll through Pristine Beach
  08:00 pm Dinner on board The Golden Chariot Overnight on board The Golden Chariot
  
  **Coach journey

  • Hotspots : Marina Beach

• Day 3 : Pondicherry

  08:00 am Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
  10:00 am Tour through Auroville Ashram and Matri Mandir
  01:30 pm Lunch on board The Golden Chariot
  04:30 pm Visit to the Aurobindo Ashram
  05:30 pm Stroll through the beach, French town, shopping
  07:30 pm Dinner Off-board# Overnight on board The Golden Chariot
  11:30 pm Departure to Trichy
  
  #Conditions apply

• Day 4 : Trichy/Thanjavur

  06:00 am Arrival at Trichy
  08:00 am Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot
  09:00 am Visit to the ghats and coach journey to Tanjavur
  11:00 am Visit to Brihadeshwara Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  01:00 pm Lunch at Sangam Hotel
  04:00 pm Visit to Tanjavur artifacts and paintings workshop
  06:00 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot
  08:00 pm Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot
  12:15 am Departure to Madurai

  • Themes : Heritage

• Day 5 : Madurai

  05:15 am Arrival at Madurai
  08:00 am Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
  10:00 am Visit to the Meenakshi temple and shopping
  01:00 pm Lunch on board The Golden Chariot
  06:00 pm Light & sound show at The Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
  08:00 pm Dinner with live classical music at the Heritage, Madurai
  10:00 pm Back on board The Golden Chariot
  11:15 pm Departure to Nagercoil

  • Hotspots : Meenakshi Temple
  • Themes : Heritage

• Day 6 : Kanniyakumari

  Kanyakumari
  
  03:45 am Arrival at Nagercoil Railway Station
  05:15 am Departure to Kanyakumari**
  05:45 am Sunrise at Kanyakumari#
  07:30 am Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
  09:30 am Visit to the Padmanabha Palace
  01:00 pm Lunch on board The Golden Chariot
  02:00 pm Departure to Thiruvananthapuram
  
  Thiruvananthapuram/ Kovalam
  
  03:00 pm Arrival at Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station
  05:00 pm Drive to Kovalam Beach**
  05:30 pm Stroll through the beach
  07:30 pm Dinner & cultural show at The Taj Green Cove Kovalam Overnight on board The Golden Chariot
  10:00 pm Departure to Alleppey
  
  ** Coach journey. #Sunrise depends on weather conditions. Programme may be altered.

• Day 7 : Thotapalli/ Alleppey

  08:00 am Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
  08:30 am Arrival at Alleppey
  09:30 am House boat cruise
  01:00 pm Lunch at Punnamada Resort
  03:00 pm Arrival at Kochi**
  03:30 pm Visit to the Church, Chinese fishing nets and Jew Town
  07:30 pm Dinner on board The Golden Chariot Departure to Bangalore Overnight on board The Golden Chariot
  
  #Conditions apply
  -Note: Itinerary, destination and scheduled departure may change without prior notice.

  • Themes : House Boat

• Day 8 : Bangalore

  08:00 am Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
  10:00 am Arrival at Yeshwantpur Railway Station Farewell by the entire crew

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Inclusions

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Exclusions

• Room Service
• Drinks
• Tips
• Laundry
• Telephone Calls
• Video Camera Fees
• Spa Car
• Business Car Facilities
• Liquor And Other Items Of Personal Nature.

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The Golden Chariot - Tariff Card (October 2012 - March2013)

SOUTHERN SPLENDOR

October 2012 - March 2013 (For International travellers)

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Package Start From

• Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

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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.

Cancellation Policy:
In case of FITs: 5% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure. 20% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure. 50% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure. 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.
In case of Group: 10% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure. 25% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure. 75% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure. 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.

No show/ En route termination of tour/amendment: No Show - In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited. En route termination of tour - In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited. Amendment - Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every case will be decided on merits on a case to case basis.

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