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| Day 1: Bangalore |
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03:00 pm to 04:00 pm: Check-in at Taj West End
04:00 pm to 05:00 pm: High Tea at Banquet Hall
05:00 pm to 05:30 pm: Presentation on The Golden Chariot tour, Dos and Donts, safety and security, etc.
05:30 pm to 06:30 pm: Visit to Chitrakala Parishad / Art Gallery.
06.30 pm to 07.30 pm: Cultural Show.
08.00 pm: Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform
No. 6 to a traditional Indian welcome. Dinner
onboard The Golden Chariot
09.00 pm: Depart to Mysore.
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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 02.00 pm: Lunch
02:30 pm to 03:00pm: Briefing on The Golden Chariot
03:00 pm to 03:30 pm: What makes us a 100% Eco Resort - Resort Tour
03:30 pm to 04:00 pm: The Revivalist Movement - Art & Culture Tour
04:00 pm to 04:30pm: Living an organic life - Herbal & Medicinal Plant Tour, Organic Farm Tour
04:30 pm to 05:30 pm: Pottery Session, exploring the simplicity of village games, playing Indian village games and
Bullock Cart rides.
06:00 pm to 06:30 pm: Rest and depart to Yeshwantpur Railway Station.
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| Day 2: Kabini |
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10:00 am: Depart for Kabini / Bandipur after breakfast.
01:00 pm: Reach Jungle Lodges, Lunch at the Jungle Lodges.
Post Lunch: Jungle / Boat Safari.
Screening of wildlife film in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay at Jungle Lodges.
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| Day 3: Mysore |
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06:30 am: Boat Safari.
09:30 am: After breakfast, depart for Mysore.
11:30 am: Back on board The Golden Chariot.
01:00 pm: Lunch on board The Golden Chariot.
03:00 pm: Mysore sightseeing: A visit to Srirangapatnam and later some shopping.
07:00 pm: Reach Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel for a cultural performance followed by dinner.
10:00 pm: Back on board The Golden Chariot.
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| Day 4: Hassan |
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06:00 am: Depart from Mysore to Hassan.
08:15 am: Arrive at Hassan.
09:00 am: Depart for sightseeing to Shravanabelagola.
(Please note that you would have to climb close to 700 steps to
experience the architectural marvel. Only those who can undertake
this are advised to do so. Only those who can undertake this are advised to do so. Guests unwilling to climb can stay back on board The Golden Chariot.)
01:00 pm: Lunch on board The Golden Chariot.
02:45 pm: Depart for Belur and Halebidu for sightseeing.
07:15 pm: Back on board The Golden Chariot.
07:45 pm: Depart to Hospet.
Dinner on board The Golden Chariot.
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| Day 5: Hospet |
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06:00 am: Arrive at Hospet.
08:30 am: After breakfast, depart for Hampi sightseeing: Virupaksha
Temple, Queens's bath, Elephant stables, local crafts bazaar, Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple.
01:00 pm: Return to The Golden Chariot for lunch.
04:30 pm: Depart for sightseeing: Vittala Temple with the beautiful Stone Chariot.
08:00 pm: Back on board The Golden Chariot.
Dinner on board The Golden Chariot.
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| Day 6: Badami |
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05:00 am: Depart from Hospet to Badami.
07:30 am: Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.
08:30 am: Arrive at Badami.
08:40 am: Sightseeing tour : Badami Caves and Pattadakal.
01:30 pm: Back on board The Golden Chariot for lunch.
02:00 pm: Depart for Goa.
Relax and enjoy the facilities on board - Spa, Gym, etc.
Dinner on board The Golden Chariot. Reach Goa
past midnight.
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| Day 7: Goa |
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09:30 am: Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.
10:00 am: Depart for sightseeing.
11:00 am: Visit the famous churches of old Goa.
12:15 pm: Visit an old Portuguese house; Sola Souto Maior for tea / coffee and cookies; shopping at the emporium.
02:00 pm: Reach Majorda Beach Resort for lunch.
03:00 pm: An Ayurvedic massage, a visit to the casino, a dip in the pool / beach, etc.
04:00 pm: Depart from the resort.
05:30 pm: Back on board The Golden Chariot.
07:00 pm: Dinner on board The Golden Chariot
Depart for Bangalore.
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| Day 8: Bangalore |
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09:30 am: Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.
11:00 am: Reach Yeswanthpur Railway Station.
Farewell by the entire crew.
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| Package Prices Per Person (for Indian Nationals) |
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Month - 2012 / 2013
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Departure Dates
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September
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17, 24
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October
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1, 8, 22
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November
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5, 19
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December
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3, 17, 31
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January
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14, 28
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February
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11, 25
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March
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11, 25
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April
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22
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** The
above dates may change in case of unavoidable circumstances.
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Occupancy Type
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Per Person / Night
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Total for 7 Nights Per Person
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Single
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Rs.22,000
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Rs.154,000
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Double
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Rs.16,500
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Rs.115,500
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Triple
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Rs.13,200
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Rs.92,400
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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 Government of India norms.
Above
tariff is subject to change without prior notice.
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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.
Travel tips
Clothing
Travel as light as possible. Clothing and laundry are both quite inexpensive.
Its better for women to avoid tank tops or short skirts / shorts. The best
outfit, especially during the hot summers, is a T-shirt worn with loose cotton
trousers. You can purchase them anywhere in India, at very reasonable rates, at
any of the shops. Ladies can also try wearing the comfortable Indian
'salwar-kameez'.
Social
Interaction
If you give the impression of being from a different country, chances are
that you might be stared at, especially in the smaller towns. Don't be offended
- they mean no harm, it is just curiosity.
Toilets
In India, public toilet facilities are few and far between. Take every
opportunity you can to use a clean toilet in places such as hotels and
restaurants. Make this a habit wherever you go.
Beggars
Do not let them hassle you, and do not encourage them by giving the money.
Food
and Drink
Drink only bottled water. Many popular brands are available. In restaurants
insist for a sealed bottle
Beef is not served in many parts of India. Pork is also not easily available.
Eat non-vegetarian food only in good restaurants. The meat in cheaper and
smaller places can be of dubious quality.
Good quality vegetarian food is easily available.
Curd or Yoghurt is served with most meals. It is a natural aid to digestion
and helps temper the spicy food.
Shopping
Try to shop in government handicraft shops & few others private shops.
The prices are fixed and the quality is certified. If that is not an option,
check the prices at a few shops before making a choice. Bargaining is standard
in most places and is entertained by all.
Get used to the fact that you will probably be charged more than the locals.
If possible, take a local along when you go shopping.
Tipping
In hotels and restaurants, tips are not normally included in the bill.
Some hotels include service charges on their bills. In such cases tipping is
not necessary.
The standard tip is 10%.
In hotels, porters and room service attendants are normally tipped at the end
of the stay, though an early tip is likely to get you better service.
Tipping of taxi drivers is not customary.
Sightseeing
Dress codes for religious places can include covering your head, being
barefoot etc. Ask, so that you don't unwittingly give offence.
Some temples do not permit any leather articles at all on their premises.
Certain temples are not open to Non-Hindus. Please check before visiting the
temple.
Most museums in India are closed on Mondays and Site Museums, those near
archaeological monuments, on Fridays.
The dry summer heat can drain you completely. Drink lots of water and fluids.
The sun is strong. Remember to use sunscreen on exposed parts of the body.
Wear sunglasses to screen out harmful rays.
Photography is not always permissible, and at many places it is permitted
only at a fee. There is usually a higher fee for using a video camera.
Smoking is not allowed at public places. All properties of the Indian
Railways including trains and railway stations are strictly non smoking zones
with stiff penalties for violations.
English is spoken at almost all tourist centres, but you can also request
Government-trained and approved guides who also speak different languages,
German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian or Russian.
Health
Precautions
Always drink bottled water.
For the first few days it might be advisable to clean your teeth in bottled
water.
Eat fruits you can peel.
Always wash the fruit well before eating it.
Wash your hands before and after eating.
Always keep a tube of mosquito repellent with you.
Always carry a kit of the basic emergency medicines you might need for
diarrhoea, fever, etc. Also, band aids and an antiseptic ointment.
If you do catch a bug, do not panic. It will go away in a few days - but try
the following tips to keep it down.
Drink lassi - a yoghurt drink. It will help tone down the bacteria.
Eat plain rice, or try a simple khichdi - an easily digestible mixture of
rice and lentils.
Drink plenty of coconut water. It's cooling, and naturally sterilized.
Drink plenty of fluids and take some electrolyte salts if the bug persists.
Time
Everything in India takes time - longer than in most places. So always give
yourself extra time for whatever you may have to do - even if it is just a
visit to the post office or changing money.
Indians joke about the concept of "Indian Stretchable Time" (IST).
Certainly, if you're a super-punctual sort, India can be frustrating. Make
allowances for this.
Others
Keep extra photocopies of the relevant pages of your passport. This will be
required for Indian permits. Also, keep extra photographs of yourselves. These
will be required for permits, filling out forms etc.
Taxi and auto-rickshaw fares keep changing, and therefore do not always
conform to readings on meters. Insist on seeing the latest rate card (available
with the driver) and pay accordingly.
Insist on the taxi/auto meter being flagged down in your presence. As much as
possible, especially from the airport or railway station insist on using the
pre paid services which are available at most important places.
In cities you can change major foreign currencies and any brands of
travellers' cheques - but you'll widen your options and save yourself hassles
if you stick to US dollars or pounds sterling, and either Thomas Cook or
American Express travellers cheques.
Most big cities have ATMs which accept Visa and MasterCard as well as
American Express. The ATM network is ever expanding and in some states, you can
find them even in some smaller towns.
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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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