Train Tours in India - The Fairy Queen

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Enjoy the Overnight Tour to Sariska Tiger Reserve - Aboard the oldest running steam locomotive in the world on broad gauge.

Tour Cost : US $ 440 per Couple from Delhi to Delhi.

Cost Covers : Travel from Delhi to Alwar & return by Fairy Queen Locomotive; All meals; Overnight stay at Sariska Hotel; visit to tiger sanctuary.

Extra Cost Liquor, Laundry, portage & all other expenses of personal nature.

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Tour schedule :
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi. Met upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 2 : Delhi
Morning free for independent activities. Afternoon combined sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 3 : Alwar - Sariska Palace
Morning departure transfer from Hotel to Delhi Cantonment Train Station for boarding Fairy Queen Train leaving at 10.00 hrs. Reach Alwar at 16.00 hrs. Rajasthani reception and transfer to Sariska Palace by luxury coach. Overnight at Sariska Palace.

Day 4 : Sariska Palace - Alwar
Morning visit to tiger sanctuary. 12.00 hrs transfer to Alwar train station by luxury coach. Board Fairy Queen leaving at 13.00 hrs and reach Delhi Cantt. at 16.00 hrs. Transfer to hotel.

Day 5 : Delhi - Agra - Delhi
Early morning transfer to train station to board Superfast train for Agra. Arrive at Agra and met upon arrival with transfer for sightseeing tour of world famous monuments. Visit to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort in the morning. Afternoon visit to Fatehpur Sikri. In the evening departure transfer to the train station to board return Superfast train for Delhi. Arrive at Delhi and transfer to the Hotel and stay overnight.

Day 6 : Leave Delhi
It is time for your magical journey to come to an end. This morning you will be transferred to the International Airport to board onward destination flight

The Fairy Queen's schedule for the coming season

2006	2007
11th & 25th February	13th & 27th January
11th & 25th November	10th & 24th February
28th October
09th & 23rd December

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Train Tours in India - The Golden Chariot Train

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The Golden Chariot Train Tour

Day	Destination	Details		Travel info
Monday	Bangalore	1230	Arrival at Blue Ginger Taj Westend	Blr-Mys train ride: 3 hrs Arrive in Mysore on Monday late night
		1300	Check-in formalities
		1330	Lunch at Blue Ginger
		1430	Departure for sight seeing to Vidhana Soudha, Lal Bagh St.Mark’s Cathedral with some spare time for shopping at MG Road
		1800	Leave for Yeshwantpur Railway Station by coach
		1930	Welcome with garland and Tikka at The Golden Chariot
		1930	Bar opens
		1930 - 2200	Dinner
Tuesday	Mysore	0730	Breakfast on Board	Train remains at Mysore.
		0915	Assemble at the Station
		0930	Departure for sight seeing to Srirangapatna and Daria Daulat Fort by coach
		1400	Lunch at Regaalis
		1530	Sight seeing of Chamundi Hills by coach
		1630	Sight seeing of Mysore Palace by coach
		1800 - 1930	Tea and Trip to Rangayana Kala Mandir for Cultural Show by coach
		2015	Bar opens
		2015 - 2200	Dinner
Wednesday	Kabini	0730	Breakfast on Board	Train remains at Mysore A 2hr bus ride from Mysore to Kabini
		0915	Assemble at the Station
		0930	Departure for sight seeing to Kabini by coach
		1130	Tea / Coffee
		1200	Boat ride
		1300	Lunch at Kabini
		1430	Wildlife movie
		1500	Peaceful walk with nature
		1630	Jungle safari in jeeps
		1830	Back to the resort
		1900	Departure to board the The Golden Chariot for dinner by coach
		2100	Bar opens
		2100 - 2200	Dinner
Thursday	Hassan	0640	Leave for Hassan	Mys-Hassan train ride: 2 hrs Train remains at Hassan. 45 min bus ride from Hassan to each destination
		0730	Breakfast on board
		0845	Arrival at Hassan and drive to Halebid by coach
		0930	Arrival at Halebid for temple visit
		1100	Drive to Belur
		1145	Sightseeing of Belur
		1245	Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch on board
		1330	Lunch on board
		1500	Departure for Shravanabelagola
		1845	Drive to The Golden Chariot
		1930	Bar opens
		1930 - 2200	Dinner
		2000	Train departs for Hospet (overnight journey)
Friday	Hospet	0600	Arrival at Hospet	Hassan-Hospet train ride: overnight. Hampi is 45 min bus ride from Hospet. Train remains at Hospet station
		0730	Breakfast on board
		0900	Departure for Hampi by coach
		0945	Arrival at Hampi – Sightseeing Mustard Seed Ganesha, Virupaksha temple, Krishna Bazar, Linga, Queens Bath and the fort.
		1200	Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch
		1315	Lunch on board
		1445	Drive by coach to Hampi again – Sightseeing of Hazama temple, Lotus fort and elephant stable
		1615	Tea / coffee break at KSTDC guest house
		1645	Drive to Vittala temple complex
		1715	Cultural show at the temple complex
		1830	Tea / coffee
		1915	Sound and light show inside the temple complex
		2000	Drive to The Golden Chariot for dinner
		2045	Bar opens
		2045 - 2200	Dinner
Saturday	Gadag (Aihole) Pattadakal Badami	0600	Train departs for Gadag	Train is stationed at Gadag. Hospet-Gadag train ride: 2 hrs. Badami is 2hrs bus ride from Gadag.
		0730	Breakfast on board
		0800	Arrival at Gadag
		0845	Drive by coach to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee
		1115	Drive to Aihole
		1130	Arrival at Aihole for sight seeing
		1230	Drive by coach to Pattadakal
		1300	Arrival at Pattadakal for sight seeing
		1400	Drive to Hotel Badami Court for lunch
		1530	Drive to Badami Caves
		1715	Drive to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee
		1730	Arrival at Hotel Badami Court
		1815	Depart to The Golden Chariot
		2000	Train departs for Goa
		2045	Bar opens
		2045 - 2200	Dinner
Sunday	Goa	0430	Arrival at Vasco Railway Station	Gadag – Goa train ride: Overnight Train leaves for Bangalore at night
		0730	Breakfast on board
		0900	Drive to Candolim beach by coach at The Taj Holiday Village
		1045 - 1230	Arrival at the beach, sun bathe and relax on the beach
		1230	Lunch at Caravela – Taj Holiday Village
		1545	Sight seeing of Old Goa churches and Museum
		1730	Drive to Solas De Colacos
		1800	Visit an old Portuguese house and have tea / coffee break
		1900	Drive back by coach through Miramar beach and Panjim City
		2000	Reach the station to board The Golden Chariot and depart for Bangalore
		2000	Bar opens
		2000 - 2200	Dinner
Monday	Bangalore	0730	Breakfast on board	Goa-Bangalore train ride: Overnight
		1200	Arrival at Bangalore

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Golden Chariot Train - Schedule

7 Nights Golden Chariot Train Tour for 2008
March	03, 10, 17, 24, 31
April	07, 14, 21, 28
May	05, 12, 19, 26
June	02, 09, 16, 23, 30
July	07, 14, 21, 28
August	04, 11, 18, 25
September	01, 08, 15, 22, 29
October	06, 13, 20, 27
November	03, 10, 17, 24
December	01, 08, 15, 22, 29

7 Nights Golden Chariot Train Tour for 2009
January	05, 12, 19, 26
February	09, 16, 23
March	02, 09, 16, 23, 30
April	06, 13, 20, 27
May	04, 11, 18, 25
June	01, 08, 15, 22, 29
July	06, 13, 20, 27
August	03, 10, 17, 24, 31

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Per Person / Per Night rates on 7 nights Golden Chariot Train read as follows:

Valid from April 2008 to August 2008
Occupancy Type	(Per Person / Per Night)	Total for 7 nights (per person)
Single Occupancy	Rs. 15,800	Rs. 1,10,600
Double Occupancy	Rs. 11,800	Rs. 82,600
Triple Occupancy	Rs. 9,600	Rs. 67,200

Promotional Offer in the following weeks:
» April 28th to 5th May, 2008
» May 26th to 2nd June, 2008
» June 30th to 7th July, 2008
» July 28th to 4th August, 2008
» August 25th to 1st September, 2008

Occupancy Type	(Per Person / Per Night)	Total for 7 nights (per person)
Single Occupancy	Rs. 13,400	Rs. 93,800
Double Occupancy	Rs. 10,000	Rs. 70,000
Triple Occupancy	Rs. 8,200	Rs. 57,400

Valid from 1st September 2008 to March 2009
Occupancy Type	(Per Person / Per Night)	Total for 7 nights (per person)
Single Occupancy	Rs. 19,400	Rs. 1,35,800
Double Occupancy	Rs. 14,000	Rs. 98,000
Triple Occupancy	Rs. 11,400	Rs. 79,800
- 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.

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Important :
» Children below 05 years are complimentary without bed
» Children below 12 years will be charged 50% of Adult rate
» Indian Nationals can pay in equivalent Rupees
» Rate of Exchange as per policy fixed by Karnataka Tourism.
» Karnataka Tourism reserves the right to change Rates,at short notice.
» Cabins(Sleeping Chambers) on the Train are allotted for private use,as in Hotels.