The Golden Chariot

The Golden Chariot

Splendor Of South Tour – Itinerary

Day 1 – Monday

Bangalore

15:00 hrs Self report and Registration at Taj West End
16:00 hrs Nature walk in the heritage gardens of the Taj
17:00 hrs Hi-Tea
17:30 hrs Presentation and Orientation on The Golden Chariot tour
18:00 hrs Cultural dance
18:45 hrs Visit the ISKCON Temple (The International Society for Krishna Consciousness)
20:15 hrs Traditional welcome at Yeshwanthpur railway station and board The Golden Chariot
22:45 hrs Train departs to Chennai

Day 2 – Tuesday

Chennai & Mahabalipuram

07:30 hrs Arrive at Chennai central railway station
08:00 hrs Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
10:00 hrs Depart to Mahabalipuram by coach
11:30 hrs : Arrive at Mahabalipuram and sightseeing of Krishna’s butter ball, Monolithic Ganesha temple, Arjuna’s penance area, Five Ratha’s temple and the caves
13:30 hrs Lunch at luxury resort in Mahabalipuram
15:00 hrs Visit shore Shiva temple and back to resort for Tea / Coffee
16:30 hrs Drive to Puducherry railway station by coach
18:30 hrs Arrive at Puducherry to board The Golden Chariot and refresh
20:00 hrs Dinner on board The Golden Chariot. Train stable at Puducherry railway station

Day 3 – Wednesday

Puducherry

08:00 hrs Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
10:00 hrs Depart for sightseeing of Auroville – Ashram and Matrimandir
13:30 hrs Lunch at a luxury 5 star resort in Puducherry
15:45 hrs A visit to the Aurobindo ashram in the French town, Ganesha temple, shopping and stroll on the pristine Promenade beach
18:30 hrs Return to the Puducherry railway station to board The Golden Chariot and refresh
20:00 hrs Dinner on board
23:30 hrs Depart to Tanjavur

Day 4 – Thursday

Tanjavur & Trichy

07:30 hrs Arrive at Tanjavur railway station
08:00 hrs Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
10:00 hrs Visit to Brihadeshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
11:30 hrs Visit to the Maratha palace
13:30 hrs Lunch at a riverside luxury resort
15:00 hrs Drive to Trichy by coach
16:00 hrs Visit Sri Rangam temple in Trichy – India’s largest temple complex dedicated to Lord Vishnu
18:30 hrs Return to Trichy railway station to board The Golden Chariot and refresh
20:00 hrs Dinner on board
00:15 hrs Depart to Madurai

Day 5 – Friday

Madurai

05:15 hrs Arrive at Madurai railway station
08:00 hrs Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
10:00 hrs Visit the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple
13:00 hrs Lunch on board The Golden Chariot
15:30 hrs Free time for shopping or rest on board The Golden Chariot
18:00 hrs Visit the Thirumalai Nayakar palace for sound & light show
20:00 hrs Dinner on board The Golden Chariot
23:15 hrs Depart to Nagercoil

Day 6 – Saturday

Kanya kumari & Kovalam

03:45 hrs Arrive at Nagercoil Railway Station
05:15 hrs Depart to Kanya kumari by coach
07:30 hrs Return back to The Golden Chariot for breakfast after viewing sunrise
09:30 hrs Depart to visit the Padmanabhapuram wooden palace
13:00 hrs Return back to The Golden Chariot for lunch on board
13:30 hrs Depart to Kocchuveli
16:00 hrs Arrive at Kocchuveli Railway Station
16:30 hrs Drive to Kovalam beach by coach to view sunset and stroll through the beach (Tea/Coffee, biscuits served by the beach)
19:30 hrs Cultural performance followed by dinner at a 5 star luxury resort, Kovalam
22:00 hrs Back on board The Golden Chariot.

Day 7 – Sunday

Alleppey

04:30 hrs Depart to Alleppey
08:00 hrs Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
08:30 hrs Arrive at Alleppey railway station
09:00 hrs Depart for Houseboat cruise on the Vembanad backwaters
12:30 hrs Arrive at backwaters luxury resort for Lunch
13:30 hrs Depart to Kochi by road
15:45 hrs Visit the Chinese Fishing nets and a walk around the Jew town for shopping
18:30 hrs Return to Ernakulum railway station to board The Golden Chariot
19:30 hrs Depart to Bangalore
20:00 hrs Dinner on board The Golden Chariot

Day 8 – Monday

Bangalore

08:00 hrs Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
09:30 hrs Arrive at Yeshwanthpur railway station and farewell by the entire crew

Note: Itenary, Destination & Scheduled Time are liable to change without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

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    TERMS & CONDITIONS Reservation, Cancellation, Charter Booking Policies

    Cost Inclusions
    • Train Travel as per the itinerary.
    • All meals either onboard or offboard during the itinerary.
    • Soft Beverages, IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor), tea, coffee and mineral water onboard.
    • Sightseeing in Deluxe Coaches.
    • English Speaking Guide
    • All entry tickets with still camera fee
    • Current Govt. of India Goods & Services Tax
    Payment Terms

    In Case of FIT’s :

    • 20% of the published price plus applicable taxes at the time of confirming the booking along with names.
    • Balance payment 75 days prior to the departure.

    In Case of Group Booking :

    • 10% of the published price plus applicable taxes at the time of confirming the booking.
    • Next 15% (i.e. cumulative 25%) of published price 90 days prior to departure.
    • Balance payment 60 days prior to departure.
    • Naming list needs to be submitted 30 days prior to departure for the purpose of insurance, off board services, cabin allotment etc.
    Cancellation Terms

    In Case of FIT’s :

    • 60 days or more prior to departure, 20 % of published price.
    • 45 to 59 days prior to departure, 40% of the nett amount.
    • 0 to 44 days prior to departure, 100% of the nett amount.

    In Case of Group Booking :

    • 120 days or more prior to departure, 5% of published price.
    • 90 to 119 days prior to departure, 10% of published price.
    • 60 to 89 days prior to departure, 25 % of nett amount.
    • 30 to 59 days prior to departure, 50% of the nett amount.
    • 0 to 29 days prior to departure, 100% of the nett amount.
    Christmas & New Year, Signature Journey Supplement Charges
    • There will be supplement charge of USD 400 per pax travelling during the tour falling on New Year eve and Christmas, which shall be commissionable.
    • The supplement charge will be applicable for child between 05-12 years also.
    • Supplement charges may be applicable for certain signature journeys as announced by IRCTC from time to time.
    Cost Exclusions
    • Insurance, Telephone Calls & Laundry
    • Alcoholic Beverages except IMFL
    • Activities, monuments not mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Video Camera fee.
    • Any optional activities mentioned in the itinerary.
    Child Policy
    • Golden Chariot does accommodate children but we ask parents to be mindful of the sophisticated adult atmosphere we endeavour to maintain..
    For Deluxe
    • Children below 5 years shall be allowed free, subject to sharing of double bed with parents. This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking.
    • Single child (5 years - 12 years) sharing cabin with adults - 50% of the adult fare, subject to sharing of double bed with two full paid adults. This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking.
      OR
      Single child (5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin - 50% of the (adult fare + Supplement charges) if requested in a separate cabin.
    • Two child (5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin - 50% of the adult fare for each child in a separate cabin on twin sharing basis.
    • Three child (5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin - 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of double bed.
      OR
      If third child request in a separate cabin - 50% of the (adult fare + Single Supplement charges)
    • Single child (5 years -12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin: - Two adults fare on twin sharing basis.
    • Two child (5 years -12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin: - One adult fare plus 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of double bed.