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The Golden Chariot - The journey begins at Bangalore and takes you to the historical Temple cities of Mamallapuram, Kanchipuram, Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur and Madurai. The beaches of Kovalam await you with their sandy shores. You will glide by boat through the palm fringed and silent canals of the Backwaters to Kochi, the lively port city on the Arabian Sea. You will experience history and finally reach back to its starting point at Bangalore
DAY 01 (MON): BANGALORE CHENNAI 15:00 hrs 16:00 hrs 17:00 hrs 17:30 hrs 18:00 hrs 18:45 hrs 20:15 hrs 21:00 hrs Arrive Taj West End to proceed for the check-in formalities at the hotel Nature walk in the heritage gardens of the Taj Hi Tea Proceed for the presentation on do s and dont s for The Golden Chariot Cultural dance show Visit to Iskcon Temple. Arrive at Yeshwantpur railway station to a traditional Aarti and Tikka with floral garlands Departure time for The Golden Chariot train, dinner will be served on board. Dinner is included and will be served in our restaurant car
DAY 02 (TUE): CHENNAI MAHABALIPURA ( MAHABALIPURAM - PONDICHERRY ) 07:30 hrs 08:00 hrs 10:00 hrs 11:30 hrs 13:30 hrs 16:00 hrs 17:00 hrs 20:00 hrs 23:30 hrs Arrive Chennai Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board Departure to Mahabalipuram Sight Seeing Krishna s Butter Ball, Arjuna s Penance, Ganesha Temple and Caves and Five Rathas Temple. Lunch at Radisson Blu Temple bay. Post Hi Tea, sightseeing of Shore Shiva Temple Arrive Pondicherry, Pondicherry has a rich French cultural heritage, having been the capital of the French colonies in India since the 17th century. The French legacy is visible in the well-planned town, neatly laid roads, wide and vibrant beaches, beautiful promenades, architecturally imposing churches and public buildings and the statues. Split into two parts, Pondicherry is, on one hand a bustling Indian Market town, and on the other hand, towards the sea, the streets are emptier, cleaner and decidedly European. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot Overnight at The Golden Chariot train at Pondicherry Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
DAY 03 (WED): PONDICHERRY 08:00 hrs 10:00 hrs 13:30 hrs 15:00 hrs 17:00 hrs 19:00 hrs Breakfast on board Golden Chariot Sight Seeing Screening on Auroville Ashram, tour of Auroville Asharam, Matra Mandir and shopping in the Ashram Lunch at Sarovar Promenade Hotel Back on board Golden Chariot Visit the Aurobindo Ashram and Ganesha Temple Transfer back to Golden Chariot and dinner will be served on board. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
DAY 04 (THU): TANJORE -TRICHY MADURAI 07:30 hrs 08:00 hrs 10:00 hrs 14:00 hrs 16:00 hrs 18:00 hrs 19:30 hrs Arrive at Tanjore Railway Station Breakfast on board Golden Chariot Visit the famous Brihadeshwara Temple (UNESCO World Heritage site) Shopping at the emporium Lunch will be served at Ideal River View, Resort Departure to Trichy Visit the famous Sri Rangam Temple in Trichy Back on board The Golden Chariot in Trichy followed by Dinner on board. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
DAY 05 (FRI): MADURAI 08:00 hrs 10:00 hrs 11:30 hrs 13:00 hrs 15:00 hrs 16:00 hrs 18:00 hrs 19:30 hrs Breakfast on board Golden Chariot Visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple Visit the 1000 pillar temple and the museum Lunch on board Golden Chariot Visit the Gandhi Museum (Rani Mangammal Palace) Return back to The Golden Chariot and relax on board the train. Visit the Thirumalai Nayak Palace for sound and light show Back on board Golden Chariot Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Maharaja Express package.
DAY 06 (SAT): NAGERCOIL KOVALAM 05:00 hrs 07:30 hrs 09:30 hrs 13:00 hrs 15:30 hrs 22:30 hrs Departure to Kanyakumari to enjoy sunrise Transfer to Golden Chariot and breakfast on board Visit the famous Padmanabha Palace also known as Wooden Palace. Transfer back to Golden Chariot followed by lunch on board Reach Kocchuveli station and depart to Vivanta by Taj, Kovalam Hi-Tea by the beach, Cultural show followed by dinner at the hotel Back on board The Golden Chariot Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
DAY 07 (SUN): KANYAKUMARI COCHIN 08:00 hrs 10:00 hrs 13:00 hrs 14:30 hrs 15:30 hrs 18:00 hrs 19:30 hrs Breakfast on board Golden Chariot Depart to Alleppey Jetty and board House Boat. Cruise on Punnamada Lake Reach Punnamada Lake Resort for Lunch Depart for Kochi Arrive Cochin and visit Chinese fishing Nets, Shopping in Mattancherry. Shopping in Jew Town Transfer back to Golden Chariot to board the train at Ernakulam South railway station Departure time for The Golden Chariot train Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
DAY 08 (MON): GOA BANGALORE 08:00 hrs 10:00 hrs Breakfast on board Golden Chariot Arrive Bangalore and de-board the train Golden Chariot. Please note venue of meals & timings of sightseeing s would be subject to change as per Indian railways norms.
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