
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.