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52 | www.distinctdestinations.in Delux Twin Bed Cabin Delux Double Bed Cabin Amenities Cabins ❖ Personal safe ❖ Cabin Controlled air-conditioning ❖ A side table in each cabin ❖ Reading desks in every cabin ❖ Music in each cabin ❖ Range of toiletries ❖ Royal Spa and Wellness centre(Gym) facility on board ❖ Attached Bathroom Deluxe Cabins Cabin Area : 2.85 x 2.35 meters Double Bed Dimensions: 1.50 x 2.05 meters Single Bed Dimensions: 0.85 x 2.05 meters
Think luxury, Think Distinct | 53 General Info For disabled persons Special assistance available in the form of wheel chairs, crèches and along with attendant for assistance. Smoking Smoking is not permissible on board the train. However, if you wish to smoke, please contact your captain for guidance. Voltage Voltage available on the train: 110/230V. Toiletries All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos, moisturizers etc. are available in bathroom. Personal Travel Insurance Guest safety is very important. Therefore, travel insurance is essential; indeed it is a condition of booking with us that passengers must have adequate travel insurance cover from the country of domicile for injury, illness, death, accident, loss of effects or luggage and holiday cancellation. Travel Documents Travel Documents will be issued after receipt of full payment for your reservation and 15 days prior to departure. Please carry your confirmation of booking with you on departure. Clothing Recommended Clothing Lightweight cottons and linens throughout the summer and Warm clothes for December / January and winter nights. Special Meals / Dietary Requirement / Medial Conditions In case of any special dietary requirement or allergies, guests should mention the same at the time of booking and to the chef/ Train Manager on Board. Porters Porters will be available at all embarkation and disembarkation stations to assist you with your luggage. Hair Dryers Hair Dryers are available onboard. Laundry Laundry service is available at select station only. Kindly check with your cabin attendant for details. Internet High Speed Internet is available onboard. Please contact the train manager for the same. Train General Manager Train Manager will be available in the train through out the journey. For any special requests / tour information, you may get in touch with him.
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56 | www.distinctdestinations.in Glimpses of Karnataka ❖ Game drive at Bandipur National Park ❖ Proceed for dinner at a city hotel with cultural activities ❖ Visit the capital of Vijayanagara kingdom – Hampi ❖ Enjoy an Indian Evening onboard followed by dinner 4 Days/3 Nights | Bengaluru – Bandipur – Mysore – Hampi – Bengaluru (1074 Kms) The Golden Chariot Itinerary 01
Think luxury, Think Distinct | 57 Day 01(Sunday): Bengaluru to Bandipur Day 02 (Monday): Mysore Day 03 (Tuesday): Hampi Day 04 (Wednesday): Bengaluru DEPARTURE DATES: PROGRAMME: Season 2022 - 2023 Month Date October,2022 - November,2022 - December,2022 - January,2023 15 February,2023 05,26 March,2023 19 Season 2023 - 2024 Month Date September,2023 - October,2023 14 November,2023 11 December,2023 09 January,2024 06 February,2024 03 March,2024 02 Season 2024 - 2025 Month Date October,2024 12 November,2024 19 December,2024 07, 28 January,2025 25 February,2025 22 March,2025 22 View Detailed Itinerary
58 | www.distinctdestinations.in Pride of Karnataka ❖ Game drive at Bandipur National Park ❖ Visit Mysore Palace ❖ Visit plantations followed by coffee tasting session ❖ Visit World Heritage Site, Hampi ruins ❖ Visit Pattadakal and Aihole ❖ Visit Churches of North Goa and Museum ❖ Bollywood evening followed by dinner 7 Days/6 Nights | Bengaluru – Bandipur – Mysore – Halebidu – Chikamgaluru – Hampi – Badami – Goa – Bengaluru) The Golden Chariot Itinerary 02
Think luxury, Think Distinct | 59 Day 01(Sunday): Bengaluru to Bandipur Day 02 (Monday): Mysore Day 03 (Tuesday): Halebidu and Chikamgaluru Day 04 (Wednesday): Hampi Day 05 (Wednesday): Badami Day 06 (Wednesday): Goa Day 07 (Wednesday): Bengaluru DEPARTURE DATES: PROGRAMME: Season 2022 - 2023 Month Date September,2023 - October,2022 - November,2022 - December,2022 - January,2023 08,29 February,2023 19 March,2023 12 Season 2023 - 2024 Month Date September,2023 30 October,2023 28 November,2023 25 December,2023 23 January,2024 20 February,2024 17 March,2024 - Season 2024 - 2025 Month Date September,2023 - October,2024 19 November,2024 16 December,2024 14 January,2025 04 February,2025 01 March,2025 01 View Detailed Itinerary
60 | www.distinctdestinations.in Jewels Of South ❖ Visit Mysore Palace ❖ Visit World Heritage Site, Hampi ruins ❖ Visit World Heritage Site, Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram ❖ Visit UNESCO Site, Brihadisvara temple ❖ Witness Kathakali Dance in Kochi ❖ Cruise along the backwaters of Kumarakom in ❖ Visit Churches of North Goa and Museum ❖ Bollywood evening followed by dinner 7 Days/6 Nights | Bengaluru – Mysore – Hampi – Mahabalipuram – Thanjavur and Chettinad – Kanyakumari – Alleppey/Kumarakom – Cochin – Bengaluru(2876 Kms) The Golden Chariot Itinerary 03
Think luxury, Think Distinct | 61 Day 01(Sunday): Bengaluru to Mysore Day 02 (Monday): Hampi Day 03 (Tuesday): Mahabalipuram Day 04 (Wednesday): Thanjavur and Chettinad Day 05 (Wednesday): Cochin Day 06 (Wednesday): Kumarakom Day 07 (Wednesday): Bengaluru DEPARTURE DATES: PROGRAMME: Season 2022 - 2023 Month Date September,2023 - October,2022 - November,2022 - December,2022 - January,2023 01,22 February,2023 12 March,2023 05 Season 2023 - 2024 Month Date September,2023 - October,2023 07 November,2023 04 December,2023 02,30 January,2024 27 February,2024 24 March,2024 - Season 2024 - 2025 Month Date September,2023 - October,2024 05 November,2024 02, 30 December,2024 21 January,2025 18 February,2025 15 March,2025 15 View Detailed Itinerary
62 | www.distinctdestinations.in Promoted by IRCTC, the catering wing of the Indian Railways, the Buddha Express has been voted as the best royal train of India. Inspired by the Old Palace on Wheels, the new Palace on Wheels ups the ante on royal style travel in Rajasthan almost following the same route as that of its famed inspirational role model. A smaller train, it has only 39 deluxe cabins, each named after the famous cities of Rajasthan with beautiful interiors. Guests enjoy royal services and amenities like wifi, air conditioning, satellite TV, music and an attendant who is always available at your service. Fabulous dining is available in two onboard restaurants offering a variety of cuisines served in a royal ambience by uniformed attendants. The train also has a spa and recreation facilities and a souvenir coach selling gift items. Guests get to travel in absolutely royal comfort for 7 nights and 8 days, covering destinations like Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra. Guests can sample the finest cuisine in two restaurants, enjoy their favorite tipple in the bar and chill in the lounge or a relaxing spa experience. When it comes to royal Rajasthan experience, this train is simply unmatched. Buddha Express 01 Itineraries ❖ Glimpses of Karnataka ❖ Pride of Karnataka ❖ Jewels of South
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64 | www.distinctdestinations.in Delux Twin Bed Cabin Delux Double Bed Cabin Amenities Cabins ❖ Personal safe ❖ Cabin Controlled air-conditioning ❖ A side table in each cabin ❖ Reading desks in every cabin ❖ Music in each cabin ❖ Range of toiletries ❖ Royal Spa and Wellness centre(Gym) facility on board ❖ Attached Bathroom Deluxe Cabins Cabin Area : 2.85 x 2.35 meters Double Bed Dimensions: 1.50 x 2.05 meters Single Bed Dimensions: 0.85 x 2.05 meters
Think luxury, Think Distinct | 65 General Info For disabled persons Special assistance available in the form of wheel chairs, crèches and along with attendant for assistance. Smoking Smoking is not permissible on board the train. However, if you wish to smoke, please contact your captain for guidance. Voltage Voltage available on the train: 110/230V. Toiletries All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos, moisturizers etc. are available in bathroom. Personal Travel Insurance Guest safety is very important. Therefore, travel insurance is essential; indeed it is a condition of booking with us that passengers must have adequate travel insurance cover from the country of domicile for injury, illness, death, accident, loss of effects or luggage and holiday cancellation. Travel Documents Travel Documents will be issued after receipt of full payment for your reservation and 15 days prior to departure. Please carry your confirmation of booking with you on departure. Clothing Recommended Clothing Lightweight cottons and linens throughout the summer and Warm clothes for December / January and winter nights. Special Meals / Dietary Requirement / Medial Conditions In case of any special dietary requirement or allergies, guests should mention the same at the time of booking and to the chef/ Train Manager on Board. Porters Porters will be available at all embarkation and disembarkation stations to assist you with your luggage. Hair Dryers Hair Dryers are available onboard. Laundry Laundry service is available at select station only. Kindly check with your cabin attendant for details. Internet High Speed Internet is available onboard. Please contact the train manager for the same. Train General Manager Train Manager will be available in the train through out the journey. For any special requests / tour information, you may get in touch with him.
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68 | www.distinctdestinations.in buddhist- circuit ❖ Visit Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and City Palace. ❖ Relish lunch at the Amber Fort. ❖ Wildlife viewing at Ranthambore National Park. ❖ Boat ride in the lake Pichola. ❖ Camel ride and Dinner at Sam Dhani (Sam sand Dunes in Jaisalmer) ❖ Visit to the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. ❖ Bird watching at Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur. ❖ Visit to the Taj Mahal at Agra, is one of the wonders of the world. 8 Days/7 Nights | Delhi - Gaya - Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Varanasi - Sarnath - Nautanwa - Lumbini - Sravasti - Balrampur - Agra - Delhi The Buddha express Itinerary 01
Think luxury, Think Distinct | 69 Day 01 (Wednesday): Gaya Day 02 (Thursday): Gaya - Bodhgaya Day 03 (Friday): Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Gaya - Varanasi Day 04 (Saturday): Varanasi - Sarnath - Nautanwa Day 05(Sunday): Nautanwa - Lumbini Day 06 (Monday): Lumbini - Kushinagar - Gorakhpur Day 07 (Tuesday): Balrampur - Sravasti - Balrampur - Agra Day 08 (Wednesday): Delhi DEPARTURE DATES: PROGRAMME: Season 2022 - 2023 Month Date January,2023 01,29 February,2023 26 March,2023 26 April,2023 - Season 2023 - 2024 Month Date October,2023 15 November,2023 12 December,2023 10 January,2024 07 Season 2024 - 2025 Month Date October,2024 13 November,2024 10 December,2024 08 January,2025 05 View Detailed Itinerary
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