The Golden Chariot - Southern Splendour

  • Train : The Golden Chariot
  • Duration : Upto 10 days

Journey Highlights

  • Embark on a luxurious voyage of discovery through the Cradle of Stone Architecture.
  • A culinary Tour of fine taste
  • Stay in chambers steeped in history.
  • Enjoy in the lounge bar with relaxing seating
  • Get rejuvatated at the Ayurveda centre

  • Overview
  • Journey Dates
  • Inclusions & Exclusions
  • Notes – Remarks
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Pricing
Welcome aboard a fascinating journey across the vibrant and diverse world of Southern India. From historical heritage palaces to awe-inspiring stone sculptures, this journey offers it all. If history and architecture is you passion this is one journey you should not miss. This journey covers exotic places, ancient temples and the mesmerizing beauty of the Indian coastline. All this aboard a luxury train that will make you feel like royalty. In short this journey captures the essence of the bygone era, making your trip a truly memorable one!

Train Departure Schedule


Places Covered

Bangalore – Chennai – Mamallapuram – Pondicherry – Thanjavur – Madurai – Kanyakumari – Kovalam – Backwaters – Kochi – Bangalore

YEAR’ 2015

Months

Dates

October

26

November

16

December

21

 

YEAR’ 2016

Months

Dates

January

04, 25

February

08, 22

March

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Inclusions

  • Accommodation on board The Golden Chariot – Splendour of The South
  • All meals , including tea, coffee and mineral water
  • Gala Dinner in Poovar
  • Kathakali dance show in Kochi
  • Transport for sightseeing’s with an air-conditioned deluxe bus
  • Entrance fees to monuments and museums
  • Accompanying German and English speaking guides

Exclusions

Alcoholic beverages, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, Business Car Facilities, Spa Car Facilities and other items of personal nature

  • The Golden Chariot – Southern Splendour offers a minimum 05 night tour option.
  • 50% of tariff for children between 5 years and 12 years of age.
  • Service tax @3.625% extra as applicable.
  • There will be a 10% surcharge levied on the tariff for the trips falling during Christmas and New Year.
  • No Charter can be booked during X-mas & New Year period.

Booking Policy:

a) 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 of the tour.


b) In case of Group and Charter:-


  • 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
  • Remaining 50% of ticket value 45 days prior to departure of the tour.


Cancellation Policy:

a) In case of FITs:-

 

  • 5% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
  • 20% of ticket value between 30 to 59 days prior to departure.
  • 50% of ticket value between 29 to 15 days prior to departure.
  • 100% of ticket value less than 14 days prior to departure.

 

b) In case of Group and Charter:-

 

  • 10% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
  • 25% of ticket value between 59 to 30 days prior to departure.
  • 75% of ticket value between 29 to 15 days prior to departure.
  • 100% of ticket value less than 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 be decided on merits on a case to case basis.


   For International travellers

Occupancy Type

October’ 2015 to March 2016

Per Deluxe cabin/per person(US$)

Single

5880

Double

4410

Triple

3850


   For Domestic travellers

Occupancy Type

October’ 2015 to March 2016

Per Deluxe cabin/per person (INR)

Single

203000

Double

161000

Triple

126000