Itinerary
Jewels of South (Golden Chariot)
The 5-night 6-day Jewels of South tour allows travelers to explore the cultural heritage and natural beauty of different cities in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala while experiencing luxury train travel. This trip covers well-known tourist destinations in India such as Bengaluru – Mysore – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Thanjavur – Chettinad/Karaikudi – Cochin – Chertala/Maraikulam.
The tour begins Saturday in Bangalore and ends again the following Thrusday in Bangalore. With excellent hospitality and comfortable interiors equipped with modern facilities and services, you can easily travel from one famous destination to another.
Highlights
- Sightseeing and city tour at each destination.
- Visit Mysore palace.
- Visit the Shore Temple a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Visit the Brihadeshvara Temple in Thanjavur.
Journey Route
- Bengaluru
- Mysore
- Kanchipuram
- Mahabalipuram
- Thanjavur, and Chettinad/Karaikudi
- Cochin
- Chertala / Maraikulam
- Bengaluru
Timings for Check In and Check Out
Timing : 09:45 AM
Station : Yesvantpur Railway Station, Bengaluru
Timing : 10:00 AM
Station : Yesvantpur Railway Station, Bengaluru
Itinerary Details - Day Wise
Bengaluru to Mysore
Registration and Check in at Yashwantpur Railway Station from 08:30 hrs onwards
Departure from YPR(09:45 hrs).
Lunch onboard as train arrives into Mysore (14:15 hrs).
Proceed to Visit Mysore Palace at 15:00 hrs.
Return to train as train proceeds to Chengalpattu (CGL).
Dinner onboard
Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram
Breakfast onboard as train arrives into Chengalpattu Raiway Station.
Forenoon optional excursion to Kanchipuram.
Lunch onboard.
Visit to Mahabalipuram Monuments.
Dinner at a beachfront hotel.
Return to train and Train proceeds to Thanjavu
Thanjavur-Chettinad/Karaikudi
Breakfast onboard. Deboard at 09:00.
Lunch onboard as train proceeds to Chettinad.
Visit the Athnagudi tile factory and Chettinad mansions.
Return on train for Dinner onboard.
Train proceeds to Cochin.
Cochin
Breakfast onboard as train arrives at Cochin Harbour Terminus.
Visit Matancherry Palace in Fort Cochin followed by Dance performances of Kerala.
Return to train for Lunch.
Deboard for optional activities to Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church.
Dinner onboard and train proceeds to Kumarakom.
Chertala/Maraikulam
Onboard breakfast.
Houseboat cruise with lunch at an exclusive venue.
Return to the train by evening.
Dinner onboard.
Bengaluru
Breakfast onboard.
Deboard at Bengaluru (YPR).