Glimpses of Karnataka
Bengaluru - Nanjangud - Mysore - Hampi
Overview
Experience Karnataka's royal heritage, wildlife, and ancient architecture aboard the award-winning Golden Chariot Luxury Train. This 4-day journey blends comfort, culture, and curated excursions through some of South India's most iconic destinations — Bengaluru, Nanjangud, Mysore, and Hampi.
Top Stops on This Journey
Popular destinations you'll explore across this 4-day itinerary
Bengaluru
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Nanjangud
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Hampi
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Journey Highlights
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Saturday – Bengaluru → Nanjangud
Registration and check-in begins at 08:30 hrs at Yeshwantpur Railway Station (YPR). The train departs at 09:45 hrs. Enjoy lunch onboard as the Golden Chariot arrives at Nanjangud (13:30 hrs). Evening wildlife safari from 16:30 – 18:30 hrs. Return to the train by 20:15 hrs for onboard dinner as the journey continues toward Mysore. Overnight stay on the train at Mysore.
- Check-in at YPR
- Lunch onboard
- Evening wildlife safari
- Overnight in Mysore
Sunday – Exploring Mysore
Breakfast onboard. Guided visit to the majestic Mysore Palace. Return to the train for lunch. Optional excursion to Srirangapatna, a historic island town. Dinner onboard as the train departs for Hospet at 20:00 hrs for fuelling and watering.
- Mysore Palace
- Optional Srirangapatna excursion
- Dinner onboard
Monday – Hampi UNESCO Heritage Site
Breakfast onboard. Guided tour of the legendary Hampi ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient temples, stone chariots, and imperial architecture. Lunch onboard. Enjoy a relaxed evening on the train. Dinner onboard as the Golden Chariot proceeds toward Bengaluru.
- Hampi ruins (UNESCO)
- Stone chariots & temples
- Vijayanagara architecture
- Relaxed evening onboard
Tuesday – Arrival in Bengaluru
Breakfast onboard. Deboard at Yeshwantpur Railway Station (YPR). End of the journey.
- Breakfast onboard
- Disembarkation at YPR
What's Included
- Luxury accommodation in double/twin cabins with private bathrooms
- All onboard meals + soft beverages + selected Indian house wines, beer & spirits
- Personal butler service
- Guided off-train excursions with entry fees & camera permits
- Complimentary tea/coffee & packaged drinking water
- Porter assistance at stations
- Onboard paramedic
- Deluxe Cabin guests enjoy comfortable transport via Volvo bus/Tempo Traveller/Volkswagen Crafter with an English-speaking guide
Not Included
- Optional tours not listed in the itinerary
- Taxes, travel insurance, gratuities
- Laundry, phone calls, and premium alcoholic beverages
- Professional video/camera fees
- Airport transfers (arrival/departure)
- International and domestic airfare
- Pre/post-tour accommodation or additional tour extensions
Departure Dates
Season Season 2026
Season Season 2027
Season Season 2028
Cabin Pricing
| Cabin Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Cabin | USD 3,400 per person |
| Single Supplement | USD 2,600 per person |
- *Rates exclude 5% service tax
- *Valid for 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 departures
Starting from
AUD $4,660
per person twin share (USD 3,400)
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