GOLDEN CHARIOT HAMPI A
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL HOLIDAY
This tour includes two World Heritage sites and takes you
on a journey on one of Indias wonderful luxury trains
The Golden Chariot. The tour starts at a beach in North
Kerala and then takes you to Karnataka where you visit
Coorg, the national park at Nagarhole and the sandalwood
city of Mysore before joining the luxury train. You then
have four nights aboard the Golden Chariot visiting Hassan
(Belur and Halebid), Hampi, Pattadakal and Badami. You
disembark at Goa for a few days relaxing at the end of the
holiday.
Detailed itinerary on request.
DAY 1
Arrive Calicut Airport. Meet and transfer to Bekal. Two
nights at Lalit Bekal Resort.
DAY 2
Relax at the beach. There is an old fort at Bekal so there
is time to visit this if it interests you.
DAY 3
Transfer to Coorg. Two nights at Orange County Coorg.
DAY 4
Coorg is a beautiful, rural coffee growing area with its
own culture (including its own language and even the way
the women wear their saris is different).
DAY 5
Transfer to Nagarhole. The National Park at Nagarhole is
640 sq km and the forest is moist deciduous providing thick
jungle, excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife.
Evening - vehicle safari into the park. Two nights at
Orange County Kabini.
DAY 6
Full day at Nagarhole. Two safaris are including in the
cost. Other activities may be arranged locally.
DAY 7
Take a final safari into the park before departing for
Mysore. We will take you to places that are not included as
part of the train schedule, which we anticipate will
include the magnificently carved Keshava temple at
Somnathpur, Chamundi Hill with its huge stature of Nandi
(Shiva's bull) and Mysore Market. Overnight at The Green
Hotel.
DAY 8
Transfer to Mysore Railway station to join the rest of the
passengers on the Golden Chariot train. Day 3 of the train
itinerary. Sightseeing in Mysore including the Maharaja's
Palace and the Lalitha Mahal Palace where you will be
entertained by a cultural show followed by dinner. Four
nights aboard the Golden Chariot luxury train.
DAY 9
Day 4 of the train itinerary. Depart Mysore for Hassan.
Morning sightseeing at Sravanabelagola, afternoon
sightseeing at Belur and Halebid.
DAY 10
Day 5 of the train itinerary. Arrive Hospet and transfer to
the world heritage site of Hampi for sightseeing. Visit
Virupaksha Temple, Queen's Bath, Elephant Stables and a
local crafts bazaar before returning to the train for
lunch. After lunch return to Hampi and visit the Royal
enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple and Vittala Temple.
DAY 11
Day 6 of the train itinerary. Arrive at Badami and after
breakfast visit the Badami Caves the world heritage site of
Pattadakal. Return to the train for lunch and then proceed
to Goa.
DAY 12
Arrive Goa. Depart train and transfer to your
accommodation. Three nights staying at Siolim House.
DAYS 13 - 14
At leisure.
DAY 15
Transfer to Goa Airport for your flight home.
For more information about the Golden Chariot experience
read
Gary Tree's Diary
(see Updates Blog available from our home page).
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Rates
(for the season starting 1 October 2011 through to 30 September 2012) |
Suggested
adaptations to this tour |
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Golden Chariot Hampi tour |
£3,754.00 |
- The prices given are based on a typical high season price. During the peak season the rates will be higher; during the summer they may be lower.
- The prices above are per person based on two
people travelling together and sharing a
double/twin room.
- Please note that our prices do not include the
costs of international flights to and from the
destination. Airfares are on application.
- Prices for single occupancy, more than two
people travelling together, adaptations to the
suggested tours and tailor-made tours on
application.
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Add a visit to Tranquil in the
Wayanad district of North Kerala.
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Cut out the beach in North Kerala
and fly to Bangalore.
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Spend longer in Mysore.
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Instead of staying in Goa remain
on the train and return to Bangalore.
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