Luxury Train Itineraries

Guest house, Homestay

A homestay in India is a private home which is generally transformed for commercial purpose in order to welcome the outside guests for Short/long term stay where the owners look forward  to sharing  their home, heritage and culture  .

3 star hotel

A 3 * Category of the hotel is considered to be the first choice for the low budget travelers wanting to stay in a hotel at a reasonably affordable price , this category of hotel offers all the basic modern amenities of hospitality from tastefully furnished room to multi cuisine restaurants.

4 star hotel

A 4 * category of hotel represents the tinge of luxury with no compromise with the comfort eand services. It proposes nearly all the expected facilities/ amenities suitable to the need of Global Travellers with International standards.

5 star hotel

A 5 * category of hotel combines the best of everything from most ideal location to magnificent décor impeccable services, finest dining along with the latest in modern convenience and amenities.

Luxury 5 star hotel

A 5 * deluxe category of hotel has something for everyone - whether on business or leisure travel representing the sheer luxury with unmatched services where you name it and you have it.

This category are designed and furnished to provide the utmost luxury with comfort.

Day 01 Bangalore

Today you will check in at Leela Palace Hotel and have lunch. Afterwards, you will explore the city of Bengaluru. You will begin with a visit to Tipu’s Palace. The Palace of Tipu Sultan is a beautiful wooden palace with intricately sculpted arches. Though parts of the palace were destroyed in battle, a visit here explains why this was Tipu’s favored summer retreat.

Next you will visit the Bull Temple. The temple was constructed in the 16th century and dedicated to the sacred bull Nandi. The Bull Temple is a fine example of Dravidian architecture.

Afterwards you will visit Lal Bagh, a famous botanical garden. Started as a royal private garden, Lal Bagh has a famous glass house that hosts the annual flower show.

You will then head to the Yeshwantpur Railway Station, where you will be welcomed in the traditional Indian style and escorted to your cabin on the Golden Chariot. You will have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 02 Bangalore - Kabini - Bandipur

After breakfast, you will leave for Kabini. You will have lunch at the jungle lodge and then heat for a jungle/boat safari.

Kabini is a popular wildlife destination in the area and has a charming lake and lush green landscape. This is an ideal place to spot large herds of elephants and was once a popular hunting location for Indian Royalty and British Viceroys.

In the evening, you will have the chance to view an engrossing wildlife film. You will have dinner and spend the night in the jungle lodge.

Day 03 Bandipur - Mysore

After breakfast, you will leave for Mysore and have lunch on board the train. On arrival, you will visit the Mysore Palace. This spectacular building was commissioned in 1897 but was only complete in 1912. Every year it plays host to the annual Mysore Dasara festival.

Next you will visit Srirangapatnam, a place of great religious and historical significance. In fact, it is the site of the infamous battle between Tipu Sultan and the British army. Tipu died in battle within the fort of Srirangaptnam and the place where he fell has been turned into a memorial.

In the evening, you will enjoy a cultural show at the Brindavan Gardens followed by dinner at Hotel KRS. You will then return to the Golden Chariot.

Day 04 Mysore - Hassan

After breakfast, you will leave for Hassan. You will visit Shravanabelagola. This historic town is a significant area for pilgrims of the Jain faith, with many ancient monuments and places of worship.

After lunch on board the Golden Chariot, you will visit Belur. This is temple town that is particularly renowned for the Hoysala temple complex.

Next you will visit Halebid. This is another temple town famed for its Hoysala architecture. Most temples in both towns were made of steatite. The artistic accomplishments of the sculptors were so great that they actually left signatures on their work. The sculptors often left a small blank space on a pillar as a challenge to anyone who had the talent to fill them in. However, they remain blank even today.

You will then return to the Golden Chariot and have dinner onboard.

Day 05 Hassan - Hospet

After breakfast, you will head to Hampi to do some sightseeing. Hampi was the medieval capital of India and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi is dotted with ancient monuments and ruins among them beautiful temples, royal pavilions and ancient market streets that attract pilgrims and tourists alike.

You will then visit the Virupaksha Temple. This sprawling temple complex began as humble shrines and is important for worshippers of Lord Shiva.

Next you will visit the Queen’s bath, possibly a bathhouse for the king and his wives. The simple exterior hides an ornate interior that was once possible a large indoor aquatic complex.

Afterwards, you will visit the Elephant Stables. One of the best-preserved structures in Hampi, the Elephant Stables consists of 11 domed chambers used to house the ceremonial elephants of the royal household. You will then head to the local crafts bazaar and perhaps buy some local arts and crafts as souvenirs of your trip.

You will then return to the Golden Chariot for lunch. Next comes a visit to the Royal Enclosure. The Royal Enclosure has numerous relics of the fallen empire including royal pavilions and audience halls.

Next comes a visit to the Hazara Rama Temple. The temple probably got its name from the many sculptures on its walls that depict the Ramayana. The royal family possibly used it as a private temple.

Thereafter, you will visit the illuminated Vittala temple. This architectural marvel defies description. Carved out of granite rock, the precision of the art, architecture and engineering required to create this structure points to the accomplishments of the architects and craftsmen of the 15th century.

You will then return to the Golden Chariot for dinner.

Day 06 Hospet - Badami

After breakfast on board the train, you will explore the Badami Caves. The Badami Cave Temples are brilliant example of Indian rock-cut architecture. Carved out of soft sandstone in the late 6th century, the caves represent different religious sects.

Next you will visit the town of Pattadakal, famous for its monuments dating back to the 8th century. Built under the patronage of the Chalukyan Dynasty, the monuments display both the north Indian Nagara and southern Dravidian styles of architecture.

You will then return to the Golden Chariot and head toward to Goa. You will have lunch, relax and enjoy the excellent facilities on board. These include a spa and gym.

Day 07 Badami - Goa

After breakfast on board the train, you will have the opportunity to explore Goa. Goa’s colonial history has given it some of the most beautiful and renowned churches in India. Today you will have the chance to explore some of them.

This cultural heritage can also be seen in the architecture of the old Portuguese homes.

A visit to the emporium will give you the opportunity to pick up some of the local arts and crafts as souvenirs.

You will then head to the Majorda Beach Resort where you will have lunch.

Next comes an exciting visit to the local casino before returning to the Golden Chariot. You will have dinner on board the train.

Day 08 Goa - Bangalore

You will have breakfast on board the Golden Chariot and return to the Yeshwantpur Railway Station after a memorable journey.

EXTENSION COCHIN & KUMARAKUM

Day 09 Bangalore - Cochin

After breakfast, you will head to the airport to board your flight to Cochin. On arrival, your Kamalan representative will accompany you to hotel help you check in.

You will then have some to relax and recuperate from your trip.

After lunch, you can enjoy a leisurely walk around the Fort Cochin area and soak up the local flavour.

Fort Cochin has some of the finest European architecture in the region influenced by the Portuguese and the Dutch. You will also get to witness the traditional Kathakali dance.

You will spend the night at your hotel.

Day 10 Cochin

After breakfast you will visit Fort Cochin with its wealth of colonial architecture. The extraordinary Chinese fishing nets are a sight to behold. These unusual, elegantly balanced, shore operated fishnets are 10m high and rumored to be of Chinese origin, possibly introduced by Zhang He.

A visit to the St Francis Church is also important, since it is the oldest European church in India built in 1503. Vasco de Gama was originally buried here, before he was moved to Lisbon.

The Jewish synagogue in Cochin was built in 1568 and is of great historical importance. No visit to Cochin is complete without viewing its attractive collections.

You will then have lunch after which you will have some free time. You will then return to your hotel to spend the night.

Day 11 Cochin-Kumarakom (60km- 1hrs)

This morning, you will head to Kumarakom after breakfast. You will check into your hotel and have some free time to explore the land of the backwaters. You will spend the night at your hotel.

Day 12 Kumarakom

Today you can spend the entire day relaxing at the resort in the backwaters of Kerala.

Day 13 Kumarakom - Cochin ( 60 Kms - 1 Hrs )

After another leisurely morning, you will head back to Cochin. In the evening, you will visit Ernakulam, the commercial capital of Kerala. You will then have dinner at your hotel. You will have the opportunity to wash and change before heading to the airport to board your flight home.

By Car

Ambassador

Serving the nation for over 50 years with safety, the Ambassador is considered the definitive Indian car and is fondly called "The king of Indian roads". Its iconic status was helped by the fact that it is used by most of the bureaucrats and politics of the country.

Ambassador is an ideal car for travelers and it can cover long distances on Indian roads with its engine capacity of 1817 CC.

Chevrolet Tavera

Produced in India by American automaker General Motors, is an economical and reliable car for traveling longer distances on the Indian roads. This car permits you to travel in a comfortable car and make your journey something special in India. It displaces 2499 CC.

Toyota Fortuner

Produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota, It has a dynamic look with an elegant interior and stylish exterior. With its engine capacity of 2982 cc, this car is very useful for long distance trips and for exploring the countryside as the offer road performance of this SUV is unmatchable.

Toyota Innova

This minivan have terrific interior space and comfort, great refinement, a smooth and punch pair of engines and impressive flexibility.

Innova offers excellent ride quality with its engine capacity of 2500 CC, and luxury coupled with superior performance, world-class safety, advanced styling.

Mercedes S Class

Words run less to explain about this epitome of luxury, Ranked as the world's best-selling luxury car, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is synonymous with state-of-the-art luxury and safety features.

As Mercedes' largest sedan, the S-Class offers the most room for rear-seat passengers, making it a favorite of luxury traveler.

Tata Indigo

Tata Motors, the Indian firm, has launched the Tata Indigo which comes equipped with very high standards of cabin seating comfort. Indigo offers comfortable and spacious seats for the passengers with safely on road.

It has an engine capacity of 1396 cc help the car mover smoothly on Indian road.

Tempo

Tempo traveler is the most elegant and spacious car coach. It considered toughest for its 4 stroke engine and 2399 cc displacement.

With its special deluxe interior and luxury back seats, Tempo is an economical and reliable car for traveling longer distances on the Indian roads.

Toyota Corolla

As we all know Toyota Motors is the world's largest automaker and it's successful Toyota Corolla with its superior design and features is fully loaded with luxurious interior and space.

It displaces 1794 cc, Toyota Corolla is a car where performance meets safety and is a perfect cut out for passengers who want to travel in comfort, style and safety.

Volkswagen Crafter

A commercial Van proposed by Volkswagen is one of the most spacious and practical people carriers available. It is easy to figure out that it has been designed with traveler users in mind, offering a flexible variety of seating options for up to nine people with an engine capacity of 2459 Cc.