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| Day 1: Bangalore |
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3.00 pm to 4.00 pm: Check-in at Taj West End.
4.00 pm to 5.00 pm: High-tea at Banquet Hall.
5.00 pm to 5.30 pm: Presentation on The Golden Chariot tour, Do's & dont's, safety & security etc.
5.30 pm to 6.30 pm: Visit to Chitrakala Parishad / Art gallery.
6.30 pm to 7.30 pm: Cultural Show.
8.00 pm: Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6 to a Traditional Indian welcome. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot.
9.00 pm: Depart to Chennai.
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| Day 1: Bangalore Alternate Itinerary |
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11:00 am onwards: Check-in at Our Native Village.
12:00 pm to 2.00pm: Lunch.
2.30 pm to 3.00pm: Briefing on The Golden Chariot.
3.00 pm to 3.30 pm: What is it that makes us a 100% eco resort- Resort tour.
3.30 pm to 4.00 pm: The Revivalist movement-Art and culture tour.
4.00 pm to 4.30pm: Living an organic life-Herbal & Medicinal plant tour, organic farm tour.
4.30 pm to 5.30 pm: Pottery session & Explore the simplicity of village games playing Indian village games & Bullock cart rides.
6.00 pm to 6.30 pm: Rest and depart to Yeshwantpur Railway Station.
*Optional itinerary for those who do not opt for Taj West End Check-in and Bangalore sightseeing.
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| Day 2: Chennai |
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6:00 am: Arrival in Chennai.
8:00 am: Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot.
9:00 am: A drive through the Beach road.
9:50 am: A visit to the famous St. Thomas Church.
11:30 am: A visit to the Cholamandala Art Village- Art & Sculpture gallery.
Mahabalipuram
1:30 pm: Lunch at GRT Temple Bay.
4:30 pm: Guided tour of Five Ratha's Temple, Shore Shiva Temple and the caves.
6:30 pm: Drive back to Chennai railways station.
8:00 pm: Dinner on board the Golden Chariot.
11:00 pm: Depart to Pondicherry. Overnight in the train.
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| Day 3: Pondicherry |
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7:00 am: Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot.
9:30 am: A tour through Auroville - Ashram and Matrimandir.
1:30 pm: Lunch onboard The Golden Chariot.
4:30 pm: A Visit to the French town, shopping or take a stroll in the pristine beach.
7:00 pm: Reach the Eco-Dune Resort for culture show followed by dinner.
10:00 pm: Depart to Tanjavur. Overnight on the train.
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| Day 4: Tanjavur |
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6:00 am: Arrive at Tanjavur.
8:00 am: Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.
11:00 am: Visit to Brihadeshwara Temple, UNESCO World heritage Site.
1:00 pm: Lunch on board The Golden Chariot.
4:00 pm: Visit to Tanjavur Paintings Factory.
6:00 pm: Back to The Golden Chariot.
7:00 pm: Dinner on The Golden Chariot and later depart to Madurai.
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| Day 5: Madurai |
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7:00 am: Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.
9:30 am: Visit to the famed Meenakshi temple.
11:00 am: Madurai Market Tour.
1:00 pm: Lunch on board The Golden Chariot.
4:30 pm: Shopping at Poompuhar Handicrafts Emporium.
6:00 pm: Light & sound show at The Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal.
8:00 pm: Dinner and traditional folk art show at The Heritance.
11:00 pm: Depart to Nagercoil.
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| Day 6: Kanyakumari |
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4:15 am: Arrive at Nagercoil station.
5:15 am: Depart to Kanyakumari.
5:45 am: Sunrise at Kanyakumari and City tour.
8:30 am: Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.
10:00 am: Enjoy facilities on board The Golden Chariot.
1:00 pm: Lunch on board The Golden Chariot.
2:00 pm: Depart to Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram / Kovalam
3:15 pm: Arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Station.
4:00 pm: Visit to The Palace at Thiruvananthapuram.
5:00 pm: Stroll through Kovalam beach.
7:30 pm: Gala Dinner & Cultural Show at The Leela, Kovalam. Overnight in the train while it departs to Alleppey.
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| Day 7: Alappuzha & Kochi |
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5:00 am: Depart to Alleppey.
7:00 am: Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.
8:30 am: Arrive at Alleppey.
9:00 am: House boat cruise.
1:00 pm: Lunch at Poonamallee back water resort.
3:00 pm: Arrive at Kochi by road.
3:30 pm: Visit to the Jewish Synagogue, Church and the Dutch Palace at Fort Kochi.
7:00 pm: Dinner on board The Golden Chariot.
11:00 pm: Depart to Bangalore. Overnight on the train.
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| Day 8: Bangalore |
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7:00 am: Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot. Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station and farewell by the entire crew.
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| Package Prices Per Person (for Indian Nationals) |
Departures
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Month
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Departure Date
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March
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26
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Occupancy Type
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Per Person /
Night
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Per Person 7
Nights
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Single
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Rs. 24,000
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Rs. 168,000
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Double
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Rs. 18,000
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Rs. 126,000
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Triple
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Rs. 15,000
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Rs. 105,000
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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 @ 2.58% shall be levied on the prevalent
tariff of The Golden Chariot as per Govt. of India norms.
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| Important Notes |
Reservation
Policy:
In case of FIT's:
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.
No
show/ En route termination of tour/amendment:
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.
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.
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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| What is included in this price? |
Cost
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
Programs.
Cost Excludes:
- Drinks, tips, laundry,
telephone calls, video camera fees, SPA Car, Business Car Facilities, liquor
and other items of personal nature.
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