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Pride of Karnataka
Get onboard Golden Chariot "Pride of Karnataka" rail journey and experience the best of Karnataka on this 5 Nights/6 Days sojourn. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural bounty in this southern state of India with evidence of civilization since pre-historic times.
5 Nights/6 Days to Bengaluru – Nanjangud – Mysore – Halebidu - Chikamgaluru – Hospet – Goa – Bengaluru.
Day 1 / Saturday (Bengaluru to Nanjangud)
- Registration and Check in at Yashwantpur Railway Station from 08:30 hrs onwards.
- Morning departure from YPR (09:45 hrs).
- Lunch onboard as train arrives into Nanjangud (13:30 hrs).
- Proceed to Bandipur Wildlife sanctuary at 14:45 hrs (1 hr 30 minutes drive).
- Evening Safari (16:30 hrs to 18:30 hrs).
- Return to train by 20:15 hrs. and dinner onboard as train proceeds to Mysore.
- Overnight on the train at Mysore.
Day 2 / Sunday (Mysore)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Proceed to visit Mysore Palace.
- Return to train for lunch after which optional visit to Srirangapatnam.
- Dinner onboard as train proceeds to Banavar (20:00 hrs), watering and fuelling.
Day 3 / Monday (Halebidu and Chikamgaluru)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Visit Halebidu from Banavar Railway Station.
- Lunch onboard as train proceeds to Chikamgaluru .
- Evening visit to Coffee Plantation followed by cultural activities and dinner at Chikamgaluru .
- Return to train as it proceeds to Hospet
Day 4 / Tuesday (Hospet)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Visit Hampi ruins.
- Return to train for lunch onboard.
- Evening free.
- Dinner onboard
- Train proceeds to GOA.
Day 5 / Wednesday (Goa)
- Arrive Karmali.
- Post breakfast, visit the churches of North Goa. Deboard at 09:00 and return at 12:00 noon.
- Lunch onboard as train proceeds to Madgaon.
- Evening Gala Dinner activity at a hotel in South Goa
- Train proceeds to Bengaluru. (22:30 hrs).
Day 06 / Thursday (Bengaluru)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Deboard at Bengaluru (YPR)
Note:
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Please call us on +44-1777-817798 or email us on tours (at) darjeelingtours.co.uk for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
Jewels of South
Golden Chariot "Jewels of South" rail journey offers travel through the heart of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Kerala states on this 5 Nights/6 Days tour. Modern India's Garden city of Bengaluru, Princely state of Mysuru (Mysore) & it's stature, to architecturally & spiritually rich cities of Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Thanjavur (Tanjore). Finally, to the serene beaches of Kerala with a mesmerising cruise on a Keralan houseboat.
5 Nights/6 Days to Bengaluru – Mysore – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Thanjavur – Chettinad/Karaikudi – Cochin – Chertala/Mararikulam – Bengaluru.
Day 1 / Saturday (Bengaluru to Mysore)
- Registration and Check in at Yashwantpur Railway Station from 08:30 hrs onwards
- Departure from YPR(09:45 hrs).
- Lunch onboard as train arrives into Mysore (14:15 hrs).
- Proceed to Visit Mysore Palace at 15:00 hrs.
- Return to train as train proceeds to Chengalpattu (CGL).
- Dinner onboard
Day 2 / Sunday (Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram)
- Breakfast onboard as train arrives into Chengalpattu Railway Station.
- Forenoon optional excursion to Kanchipuram.
- Lunch onboard.
- Visit to Mahabalipuram Monuments.
- Dinner at a beachfront hotel.
- Return to train and Train proceeds to Thanjavu
Day 3 / Monday (Thanjavur-Chettinad/Karaikudi)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Deboard at 09:00.
- Lunch onboard as train proceeds to Chettinad.
- Visit the Athnagudi tile factory and Chettinad mansions.
- Return on train for Dinner onboard.
- Train proceeds to Cochin.
Day 4 / Tuesday (Cochin)
- Breakfast onboard as train arrives at Cochin Harbour Terminus.
- Visit Matancherry Palace in Fort Cochin followed by Dance performances of Kerala.
- Return to train for Lunch.
- Deboard for optional activities to Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church.
- Dinner onboard and train proceeds to Kumarakom.
Day 5 / Wednesday (Chertala/Mararikulam)
- Onboard breakfast.
- Houseboat cruise with lunch at an exclusive venue.
- Return to the train by evening.
- Dinner onboard.
Day 6 / Thursday (Bengaluru)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Deboard at Bengaluru (YPR).
Note:
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Tailormade pre and post train journey options available.
- Please call us on +44-1777-817798 or email us on tours (at) darjeelingtours.co.uk for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities & tours.
Glimpses of Karnataka
Golden Chariot "Glimpses of Karnataka" rail journey is your ticket to unravelling gems like Bandipur National Park, Mysore & Hampi on a journey replete with Glamour, Adventure & Countless Stories. A short rail journey covering a jungle safari in search of wildlife namely Leopard & Tigers besides other big mammals, to former princely state of Mysore (Mysuru), UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi temple complex and garden city, Bengaluru.
3 Nights/4 Days to Bengaluru – Nanjangud – Mysore – Hospet – Bengaluru
Day 1 / Saturday (Bengaluru to Nanjangud)
- Registration and Check in from 08:30 hrs onwards
- Morning departure from YPR (09:45 hrs).
- Lunch onboard as train arrives into Nanjangud. (13:30 hrs)
- Evening Safari (16:30 hrs to 18:30 hrs).
- Return to train by 20:15 hrs. and dinner onboard as train proceeds to Mysore.
- Overnight on the train at Mysore.
Day 2 / Sunday (Mysore)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Proceed to visit Mysore Palace.
- Return to train for lunch after which optional visit to Srirangapatnam.
- Dinner onboard as train proceeds to Hospet (20:00 hrs), watering and fuelling.
Day 3 / Monday (Hospet)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Visit Hampi ruins
- Lunch onboard.
- Evening free.
- Dinner onboard.
- Train proceeds to Bengaluru
Day 4 / Tuesday (Bengaluru)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Deboard at Bengaluru (YPR)
Note:
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Tailormade pre and post train journey options available.
- Please call us on +44-1777-817798 or email us on tours (at) darjeelingtours.co.uk for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities & tours.
Pride of South India
Golden Chariot "Pride of South India" journey covers the garden city, Bengaluru to former princely state of Mysore (Mysuru); UNESCO World Heritage of Hampi temple complex site in Hospet and finally concluding under sun & sand on Goan beaches.
3 Nights/4 Days to Bengaluru – Mysore – Hospet – Goa – Bengaluru
Day 1 / Thursday (Bengaluru to Mysore)
- Registration and Check in at Yashwantpur Railway Station (YPR) from 0830 hrs onwards
- Morning departure from YPR (09:45 hrs)
- Lunch onboard as train arrives into Mysore (14:00 hrs)
- Proceed to visit Mysore Palace
- Return to train by 20:15 hrs. and dinner onboard as train proceeds to Hospet
Day 2 / Friday (Hospet)
- Arrive Hospet by 06:00 Hrs. Breakfast on board
- Visit Hampi ruins (09:00 hrs)
- Return to train by 13:30 hrs for lunch onboard.
- Evening free
- Dinner onboard.
- Train proceeds to GOA at 20:00 Hrs.
Day 3 / Saturday (Goa)
- Arrive Karmali at 07:00 hrs.
- Post breakfast, visit the churches of North Goa. Deboard at 09:00 and return at 12:00 noon.
- Lunch onboard as train proceeds to Madgaon.
- Evening Gala Dinner activity at a hotel in South Goa.
- Train proceeds to Bengaluru. (22:30 hrs).
Day 4 / Sunday (YPR)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Deboard at Bengaluru (YPR) at 10:00 Hrs
Note:
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Tailormade pre and post train journey options available.
- Please call us on +44-1777-817798 or email us on tours (at) darjeelingtours.co.uk for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities & tours.
The Indian Splendour
The Maharjas Express luxury train offers one of the best experience travelling through the popular cities of Royal Rajasthan in "The India Splendour" journey. Covering various UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of The World and finishing off in style in the financial hub and Bollywood city of Mumbai.
6 Nights/7 Days to Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Mumbai
Day 1 (Sunday) : DELHI - AGRA
09:00 Welcome and Check in at Delhi's Safdurjung Railway Station
09:15 Breakfast on-board
10:35 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
12:00 Tour briefing on-board
13:30 Lunch on-board
15:00 Train arrives into Agra & proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. You may relax on-board or may choose optional activities.
19:30 Dinner on-board , Overnight at Agra.
Day 2 (Monday) : AGRA - RANTHAMBORE
06:00 Proceed to visit the Agra Fort
08:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
08:10 Breakfast on-board and Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Ranthambore
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed for a game drive at Ranthambore National Park
17:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
18:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
19:30 Dinner on-board
Day 3 (Tuesday) : JAIPUR
02:00 Maharaja's Express arrives at Jaipur
07:00 Breakfast on-board
08:30 Proceed to visit the Amber Fort
13:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
13:30 Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on-board or may choose optional activities
18:00 Proceed for dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace
21:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
23:00 Maharajas' Express proceeds to Bikaner
Day 4 (Wednesday) : BIKANER
06:45 Arrives into Bikaner
08:00 Breakfast on-board
09:30 Relax on-board or may choose optional activities.
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed to visit the Junagarh Fort followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes
17:30 Arrive at the Sand Dunes followed by cocktails, bar-be-que dinner and folk dances
20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
21:30 Train leaves for Jodhpur
Day 5 (Thursday) : JODHPUR-
05:00 Arrive into Jodhpur
08:00 Breakfast on-board
09:00 Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities.
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a Tuk Tuk ride and a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market.
17:30 Proceed for an exclusive cocktail dinner at Khaas Bagh, a heritage hotel
20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
21:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
Day 6 (Friday) : UDAIPUR
08:00 Breakfast on-board
09:45 Arrive into Udaipur. Proceed for boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery.
13:30 Lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace, a heritage hotel
15:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
19:00 Enjoy an “Indian evening” on-board followed by dinner
21:25 Train proceeds to Mumbai
Day 7 (Saturday) : MUMBAI
08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
13:30 Lunch on-board
16:20 Train arrives into Mumbai(CSMT). Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end!
Note:
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Tailormade pre and post train journey holidays & hotel options available.
- Please call us on +44-1777-817798 or email us on tours (at) darjeelingtours.co.uk for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities & tours.
Treasures of India
The Maharjas Express luxury train offers a shortened trip to cover India's favourite Golden Triangle tour covering Delhi, Jaipur & Agra with a beautiful addition of a jungle in Ranthambore National Park to sight the mighty Bengal Tiger amongst other wildlife !
3 Nights/4 Days to Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi
Day 1 (Sunday) : DELHI – AGRA
09:00 Welcome and check-in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station
09:15 Breakfast on-board
10:35 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
12:00 Tour Briefing on-board
13:30 Lunch on-board
15:00 Train Arrives into Agra & proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. You may relax on-board or may choose optional activities.
19:30 Dinner on-board, overnight at Agra
Day 2 (Monday) : AGRA - RANTHAMBORE
06:00 Proceed to visit the Agra Fort.
08:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
08:10 Breakfast on-board and Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed for a game drive at Ranthambore National Park
17:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
18:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
19:30 Dinner on-board
Day 3 (Tuesday) : JAIPUR
02:00 Maharajas’ Express arrives at Jaipur
07:00 Breakfast on-board
08:30 Proceed to visit the Amber Fort
13:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
13:30 Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on-board or may choose optional activities
18:00 Proceed for dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace
21:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
22:30 Maharajas' Express proceeds to Delhi
Day 4 (Wednesday) : DELHI
07:30 Breakfast on-board
09:35 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end !
Note:
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Tailormade pre and post train journey options available.
- Please call us on +44-1777-817798 or email us on tours (at) darjeelingtours.co.uk for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities & tours.
The Indian Panorama
The Maharjas Express luxury train travels through the most touristic Golden Triangle of India (Delhi, Jaipur & Agra). It further visits the most overwhelming architecturally-rich temples of Khajuraho, famous for their Kamasutra depictions crafted on stone. Varanasi, holy ancitent Hindu city, where as per Hinduism you attain salvation from life & death !!
6 Nights/7 Days to Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha and Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi
Day 1 (Sunday) : DELHI – JAIPUR
07:30 Welcome and check in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station
09:00 Breakfast on-board and Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
12:00 Tour briefing on-board
13:00 Lunch on-board
15:30 Arrive into Jaipur and proceed to visit Amber Fort
20:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Dinner onboard. Overnight on train at Jaipur
Day 2 (Monday) : JAIPUR
08:00 Breakfast on-board
09:00 Visit the City Palace Galleries
13:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express for lunch on-board
14:30 Post lunch relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
18:00 Proceed for dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace
21:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
23:00 Maharajas' Express leaves for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
Day 3 (Tuesday) : RANTHAMBORE – FATEHPUR SIKRI
06:30 Proceed for a Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
09:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and breakfast on-board
10:15 Maharajas' Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri
13:30 Lunch on-board
14:45 Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri
15:00 Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express. Train will proceed to Agra
19:30 Dinner on-board.
20:00 Train arrives into Agra. Overnight at Agra
Day 4 (Wednesday) : AGRA
06:30 Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
09:00 Breakfast at Taj Khema
11:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
13:00 Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on board or you may choose optional activities.
19:30 Dinner on-board
Day 5 (Thursday) : ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO
06:30 Train Arrives into Orchha and proceed to visit Orchha Fort and village tour by TukTuks
09:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express and breakfast on-board
10:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Khajuraho
13:00 Lunch on-board
15:00 Arrive into Khajuraho and proceed to visit the Western Group of Temples
18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board
22:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Varanasi
Day 6 (Friday) : VARANASI
08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
11:35 Post arrival into Varanasi, proceed for lunch at Hotel Taj Ganges
13:30 Post lunch proceed to visit Sarnath ruins followed by a visit to Silk Weaving Centre
16:30 Proceed for boat ride on the Ganges to witness Evening Aarti
20:00 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
20:30 Dinner on-board
21:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
Day 7 (Saturday) : DELHI
09:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
12:30 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end!
Note:
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Tailormade pre and post train journey options available.
- Please call us on +44-1777-817798 or email us on tours (at) darjeelingtours.co.uk for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities & tours.
Konkan Railways & The Malabar Coast
Mumbai, Matheran and the Malabar Coast… Karnataka, Kerala and Kanyakumari… travel the full length of the Konkan Railway - and beyond - on an adventurous and spectacular two-week rail journey along the south-west coast of India, linking exciting cities, culture and cuisines!
Starting with the vibrant Bollywood city of Mumbai to sunny beaches of Goa, unexplored Northen Kerala with the famous backwater cruising on Vembanad Lake in your exclusive houseboat with private ensuite. We travel by train all the way to the southernmost tip of India, Kanyakumari erstwhile Cape Comorin. Extend your holiday for the much-needed dose of Vitamin-D.
An off-the-beaten perfect holiday including fascinating train rides, cultural sights, lovely & charming accommodations & finger licking food, lots of sunshine & much more….
Tour Highlights
· Ride on India’s youngest long distance railway line post-independence!
· Covering all of the 760 kms long rail line.
· Cross 146 rivers & streams nearly 2000 bridges and 91 tunnels.
· Asia's largest tunnel which measures 6.5 Km is part of this Konkan Rail route.
· Riding the ‘Local’ train on the suburban trains in Mumbai. As seen on the famous documentary of Bombay Railway on BBC Four.
· Sunny beaches & scrumptious sea food in Goa & Kovalam.
· Lazy overnight luxury houseboat cruise in Kerala’s backwater.
· RSpice trade market of Cochin & it’s Jewish & Portuguese hold.
· Extend your holiday in Kerala and indulge in some ayurveda massage or laze by the sunny beaches!
· Plenty of attractions for non‐railway enthusiasts.
Konkan Railways and The Malabar Coast 2027
Mumbai, Matheran and the Malabar Coast… Karnataka, Kerala and Kanyakumari… travel the full length of the Konkan Railway - and beyond - on an adventurous and spectacular two-week rail journey along the south-west coast of India, linking exciting cities, culture and cuisines!
Starting with the vibrant Bollywood city of Mumbai to sunny beaches of Goa, unexplored Northen Kerala with the famous backwater cruising on Vembanad Lake in your exclusive houseboat with private ensuite. We travel by train all the way to the southernmost tip of India, Kanyakumari erstwhile Cape Comorin. Extend your holiday for the much-needed dose of Vitamin-D.
An off-the-beaten perfect holiday including fascinating train rides, cultural sights, lovely & charming accommodations & finger licking food, lots of sunshine & much more….
Tour Highlights
· Ride on India’s youngest long distance railway line post-independence!
· Covering all of the 760 kms long rail line.
· Cross 146 rivers & streams nearly 2000 bridges and 91 tunnels.
· Asia's largest tunnel which measures 6.5 Km is part of this Konkan Rail route.
· Riding the ‘Local’ train on the suburban trains in Mumbai. As seen on the famous documentary of Bombay Railway on BBC Four.
· Sunny beaches & scrumptious sea food in Goa & Kovalam.
· Lazy overnight luxury houseboat cruise in Kerala’s backwater.
· RSpice trade market of Cochin & it’s Jewish & Portuguese hold.
· Extend your holiday in Kerala and indulge in some ayurveda massage or laze by the sunny beaches!
· Plenty of attractions for non‐railway enthusiasts.
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