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The Golden Chariott - The Luxury Train of India |
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| The Golden Chariot Train - A brief introduction |
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Karnataka, a stunning destination which boasts of exquisite temples, historical forts and palaces, is worth exploring state especially, when you have a royal comfort of luxuriant living with plush arrangements of accommodation in the Golden Chariot-luxury train of India.
Golden Chariot train is one of the best masterpieces of luxurious trains in India which embark its regal 7nights/8 days' journey from Bangalore. After Bangalore, Golden chariot of Karnataka transverses through prime attractions of Mysore and continues exploring historical sites of Belur, Hampi, triangular heritage site of Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, sun-kissed beaches of Goa eventually before returning to Bangalore.
Destinations covered in Golden Chariot luxury train
Bangalore- Bangalore, popularly known as India's Silicon Valley and garden city, is a unique and rich cultural heritage city where magic of technological, industrial and historical achievements beautifully blends.
Mysore- A city which remains vibrant all the year round for its majestic Mysore palaces and Brindavan gardens, special type of culinary delights can be best explored by travelling in Karnataka train- the Golden Chariot.
Kabini- Hunting retreat of Mysore Maharajas, Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Kabini is an ideal destination for wildlife lovers. While enjoying Safari at the park, tourists are sure to get an opportunity to feel the presence of wild animals like elephant, chital, tiger, leopard, etc.
Belur- Enter into a world of worship and pay a visit to some of the most sacred temples of Belur, Halebidu and Shravanabelagola. Elegant Hoysala Temple Complex, the Chennakesava Temple, Hoysaleswara Temple are some of the main temples which are visited by every tourist while voyaging in Grand Chariot train of Karnataka, India.
Hampi- Hampi, a World Heritage Center, is a beautiful destination which boasts of stone temples, monuments and forts. Although, today only ruins are left over there, still it manages to attract the attention of onlookers with the same magnitude, even today also.
Badami- 18 armed Nataraja in its striking 81 dance posses dazzle the eye of every spectator who visit Badami. One can also view beautiful temples of Pattadakal and Aihole while travelling by the Golden Chariot luxury train o Karnataka, India.
Goa- Worldwide recognized as "pearl of the Orient" and"Tourist Paradise"; fabulous beaches and sea of Goa make it a favorite destination among travelers all over the world.
The Facilities available at Golden Chariot
One can enjoy plethora of facilities ranging from accommodation to dining recreational to business facilities in this luxury train. 19 cabin coaches of The Golden Chariot are fully air-conditioned, well-equipped with Wi-Fi, LCD and DVD facilities. Dining facilities at Nala and Ruchi are beyond comparison as one can relish the taste of both, vegetarian and non-vegetarian culinary delights, at these two restaurants. While holidaying, rejuvenate your senses at an Ayurveda spa and gym coach of the train. Not only this, one can easily conduct business meeting in the conference coach of the train which is well-connected with Wi-Fi and LCD TV systems.
Therefore, it can be said that one can rarely found the combination of luxury and comfort at one place apart from the Golden Chariot-luxury train of India. We assure you that during your sojourn in the Golden Chariot; you will have all pleasures and comforts which you have ever dreamt of.
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Tour
Details: 7 Nights /
8 Days
Places Covered: Bangalore - Mysore - Kabini - Hassan -
Hospet - Gadag - Goa - Bangalore |
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Chariot Train Tour starts on every Monday of the
week from Bangalore and ends in Bangalore on every Monday
morning respectively. |
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Detailed Itinerary: |
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Day 1 - Bangalore (Monday) |
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12:30 |
: Arrival at Leela Palace -
Bangalore |
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13:00 |
: Check-in formalities |
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13:30 |
: Lunch at Leela Palace |
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14:30 |
: Departure for sight
seeing to Vidhana Soudha, Lal Bagh
St.Marks Cathedral with some spare time for shopping at
MG Road |
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18:00 |
: Leave for Yeshwantpur
Railway Station by coach |
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19:30 |
: Welcome with garland and
Tikka at The Golden Chariot |
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19:30 |
: Bar opens |
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19:30 - 22:00
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: Dinner |
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Bangalore: A World of Opportunity
 The
capital of Karnataka is known as the Garden City because of
its salubrious climate and greenery. Perched 3,250 feet above
sea level, temperatures seldom exceed 30oC (88oF).
Founded by Kempegowda, a powerful chieftain, the city is
unique with its rich cultural heritage that coexists with its
modern day technological and industrial achievements.
Today Bangalore is popularly known as India's Silicon Valley. |
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Day 2 - Mysore (Tuesday) |
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07:30 |
: Breakfast on Board |
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09:15 |
: Assemble at the Station |
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09:30 |
: Departure for sight
seeing to Srirangapatna and Daria Daulat
Fort by coach |
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14:00 |
: Lunch at Regaalis |
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15:30 |
: Sight seeing of Chamundi
Hills by coach |
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16:30 |
: Sight seeing of Mysore
Palace by coach |
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18:00-19:30 |
: Tea and Trip to Rangayana
Kala Mandir for Cultural Show by
coach |
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20:15 |
: Bar opens |
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20:15 -22:00
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: Dinner |
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Mysore: A World of Royalty
 Mysore
has been always associated with the royal families and their
patronage, be it the Wodeyars or the Sultans. Mysore is a city
known for its resplendent palaces and majestic buildings. A
visit to the city conjures up visions of the glory, still
evident of the illustrious Wodeyar Kings. This former state
capital still retains its tradition in music and dance, art
and literature and its time-honoured crafts.
A 141 kms from Bangalore, the city enchants you with its
quaint charm, verdant gardens, tree-lined boulevards and its
sacred temples.
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Day 3 - Kabini (Wednesday) |
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07:30 |
: Breakfast on Board |
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09:15 |
: Assemble at the Station |
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09:30 |
: Departure for sight
seeing to Kabini by coach |
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11:30 |
: Tea / Coffee |
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12:00 |
: Boat ride |
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13:00 |
: Lunch at Kabini |
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14:30 |
: Wildlife movie |
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15:00 |
: Peaceful walk with nature |
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16:30 |
: Jungle safari in jeeps |
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18:30 |
: Back to the resort
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19:00 |
: Departure to board the
The Golden Chariot for dinner by coach |
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21:00 |
: Bar opens |
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21:00-22:00 |
: Dinner |
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Kabini: A World of
Wildlife
 Rajiv
Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole (Kabini), the hunting
retreat of the Mysore Maharajas, is definitely the perfect
destination for wildlife lovers in South India. The
excitement starts with a safari into the heart of the park,
where you are sure to spot wild animals in their natural
habitat. Some of the popular sightings are elephant, gaur,
sambar, chital, wild boar and the more exclusive predators
like tiger and leopard. A bird watcher's paradise, the park
is home to over 300 species of birds, many of which are
endemic to these jungles.
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Day 4 - Hassan (Thursday) |
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06:40 |
: Leave for Hassan
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07:30 |
: Breakfast on board |
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08:45 |
: Arrival at Hassan and
drive to Halebid by coach |
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09:30 |
: Arrival at Halebid for
temple visit |
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11:00 |
: Drive to Belur
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11:45 |
: Sightseeing of Belur
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12:45 |
: Drive to The Golden
Chariot for lunch on board |
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13:30 |
: Lunch on board |
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15:00 |
: Departure for
Shravanabelagola |
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18:45 |
: Drive to The Golden
Chariot |
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19:30 |
: Bar opens |
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19:30-22:00 |
: Dinner |
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20:00 |
: Train departs for Hospet
(overnight journey) |
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Belur & Halebid : A
World of Worship
 Belur
in Hassan district 220 kms from Bangalore and 38 kms from
Hassan) is famous for its magnificent Hoysala Temple
Complex. The Chennakesava Temple here is the major
attraction, built by Hoysala Vishnuvardhana, to commemorate
his victory over the Cholas. The facade of the temple is
filled with intricate sculptures with no portion left blank.
It is the only Hoysala Temple still in active worship.
Halebid in Hassan district is 27 kms away
from Hassan and was the capital of the Hoysalas. It has one
of the finest Hoysala temples. The Hoysaleswara Temple,
perched on a star-shaped base amidst lawns, is a sculptural
extravaganza. Its walls are richly carved with an endless
variety of Hindu deities, sages, stylized animals, birds and
friezes depicting the life of the Hoysala Kings.
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Day 5 - Hospet (Friday) |
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06:00 |
: Arrival at Hospet |
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07:30 |
: Breakfast on board |
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09:00 |
: Departure for Hampi by
coach |
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09:45 |
: Arrival at Hampi
Sightseeing Mustard Seed Ganesha,
Virupaksha temple, Krishna Bazar, Linga, Queens Bath and
the fort. |
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12:00 |
: Drive to The Golden
Chariot for lunch |
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13:15 |
: Lunch on board |
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14:45 |
: Drive by coach to Hampi
again Sightseeing of Hazama
temple, Lotus fort and elephant stable |
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16:15 |
: Tea / coffee break at
KSTDC guest house |
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16:45 |
: Drive to Vittala temple
complex |
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17:15 |
: Cultural show at the
temple complex |
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18:30 |
: Tea / coffee |
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19:00 |
: Sound and light show
inside the temple complex |
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20:00 |
: Drive to The Golden
Chariot for dinner |
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20:45 |
: Bar opens |
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20:45-22:00 |
: Dinner |
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Hampi: A World
Heritage Site
 If
dreams were made out of stone, it would be Hampi. Hampi has
been classified as a World Heritage Center and is one of the
major tourist destinations in India.
Hampi, the seat of the famed Vijayanagara
empire was the capital of the largest empire in post-moghul
India, covering several states. The Vijayanagara empire
stretched over at least three states -Karnataka, Maharashtra,
and Andhra Pradesh. The destruction of Vijayanagar by
marauding Moghul invaders was sudden, shocking and absolute.
Although in ruins today, this capital city once boasted
riches known far beyond the shores of India. The ruins of
Hampi of the 14th Century lies scattered in about 26 sq. km
area, amidst giant boulders and vegetation.
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Day 6 - Gadag (Aihole),
Pattadakal, Badami (Saturday) |
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06:00 |
: Train departs for Gadag
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07:30 |
: Breakfast on board |
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08:00 |
: Arrival at Gadag |
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08:45 |
: Drive by coach to Hotel
Badami Court for tea / coffee |
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11:15 |
: Drive to Aihole |
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11:30 |
: Arrival at Aihole for
sight seeing |
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12:30 |
: Drive by coach to
Pattadakal |
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13:00 |
: Arrival at Pattadakal for
sight seeing |
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14:00 |
: Drive to Hotel Badami
Court for lunch |
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15:30 |
: Drive to Badami Caves
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17:15 |
: Drive to Hotel Badami
Court for tea / coffee |
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17:30 |
: Arrival at Hotel Badami
Court |
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18:15 |
: Depart to The Golden
Chariot |
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20:00 |
: Train departs for Goa |
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20:45 |
: Bar opens |
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20:45-22:00 |
: Dinner |
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Badami: A World
Heritage Site
Badami is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine
between two rocky hills. The exquisite sculptures and the
rust red sandstone cliffs of Badami tell many a tale of
yore. The first sculptural embellishment to dazzle the eye
is the 18 armed Nataraja striking 81 dance poses.
 Pattadakal,
with its beautifully chiseled temples is a World Heritage
Site located on the banks of the Malaprabha River. It bears
testimony to the richness of the Chalukyan architecture.
Pattadakal reached its pinnacle of glory under the Chalukyan
Kings and was once used as a ceremonial center where kings
were crowned.
Aihole is acclaimed as the "Cradle of Hindu
Temple Architecture". Aihole has over a hundred temples
scattered around the village. The most impressive one is the
Durga Temple with its semi- circular apse, elevated plinth
and the gallery encircling the sanctum.
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Day 7 - Goa (Sunday) |
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04:30 |
: Arrival at Vasco Railway
Station |
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07:30 |
: Breakfast on board |
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09:00 |
: Drive to Candolim beach
by coach at The Taj Holiday Village |
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10:45-12:30 |
: Arrival at the beach, sun
bathe and relax on the beach |
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12:30 |
: Lunch at Caravela Taj
Holiday Village |
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15:45 |
: Sight seeing of Old Goa
churches and Museum |
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17:30 |
: Drive to Solas De Colacos |
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18:00 |
: Visit an old Portuguese
house and have tea / coffee break |
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19:00 |
: Drive back by coach
through Miramar beach and Panjim City |
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20:00 |
: Reach the station to
board The Golden Chariot and depart for
Bangalore |
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20:00 |
: Bar opens |
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20:00-22:00 |
: Dinner |
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Goa:
A World of Golden Beaches
 Also
known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the
state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the
coastal belt known as Konkan.
The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors
of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm
favorite with travelers around the world.
But then, Goa is much more than just beaches and sea. It has a
soul which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and
some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer.
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Day 8 - Bangalore (Monday)
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07:30 |
: Breakfast on board |
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12:00 |
: Arrival at Bangalore |
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| The Golden Chariot -
Tour Tariff |
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Special
Promotional Offer on the following Departures: |
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28 July 2008 , 25 August 2008 |
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Occupancy
Type |
Per
person per night
(In INR) |
Total for 7
nights
(per person in INR) |
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Single
occupancy |
INR 13400
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INR 93800
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Double
occupancy |
INR 10000
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INR 70000
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Triple
occupancy |
INR 8200
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INR 57400
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April 2008 to August 2008
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Occupancy
Type |
Per
person per night
(In INR) |
Total for 7
nights
(per person in INR) |
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Single
occupancy |
INR 15800
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INR 110600
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Double
occupancy |
INR 11800
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INR 82600
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Triple
occupancy |
INR 9600
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INR 67200
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September 2008 to March 2009
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Occupancy
Type |
Per
person per night
(In INR) |
Total for 7
nights
(per person in INR) |
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Single
occupancy |
INR 19400
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INR 135800
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Double
occupancy |
INR 14000
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INR 98000
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Triple
occupancy |
INR 11400
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INR 79800
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(Half fare for children between 5 and 12
years)
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New
Year.
Service Tax @ 3.09% shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of The
Golden Chariot as per Govt. of India norms.
Above Tariff is Subject to change without notice.
The Tariff includes:
Tariff is inclusive of accommodation on board The Golden Chariot/
travel/all meals / Conducted Sight-seeing Tours/ Entrance fees at
Monuments / Parks / Palaces and Cultural Programmes.
The Tariff does not includes:
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, SPA
Car, Business Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal
nature.
Reservation Policy:
In case of FITs:
20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
Remaining 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
In case of Group:
50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the
booking.
Remaining 50% of ticket value 45 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
In case of FITs:
5% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60
days prior to departure.
20% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59
days prior to departure.
50% of the ticket value if cancellation is
made between 15-29 days prior to departure.
100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days
prior to departure.
In case of Group:
10% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until
60 days prior to departure.
25% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59
days prior to departure.
75% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29
days prior to departure.
100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days
prior to departure.
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No show/ En route termination
of tour/amendment: |
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No Show -
In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or
adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole
amount shall be treated as forfeited.
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En route termination
of tour - In
case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons,
no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible.
The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated
as forfeited.
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Amendment -
Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural
Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's
(this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is
subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every
case will be decided on merits on a case to case basis.
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