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Jewels of South (The Golden Chariot)

Jewels of South (The Golden Chariot), a rail journey with Travelogy India

Experience 6 nights and 7 days Jewels of South luxury journey in Golden Chariot train. The tour starts from Bengaluru and covers Mysore, Hampi, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur and Chettinad, Kanyakumari, Alleppey/Kumarakom and Cochin.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: The Golden Chariot (onboard)

    Bengaluru to Mysore

    Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station around 09:00 AM. Proceed to Mysore after welcome and registration. Lunch served onboard. Visit the Mysore Palace around 3:00 PM. Return to the train for dinner as it proceeds to Hampi.

  2. Day 2railovernight: The Golden Chariot (onboard)

    Hampi

    After onboard breakfast, visit Hampi, capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to the train for lunch. Evening optional excursion to Anegundi. Dinner onboard as the train proceeds to Mahabalipuram.

  3. Day 3railovernight: The Golden Chariot (onboard)

    Mahabalipuram

    Relaxed breakfast onboard as the train arrives at Chengalpattu Railway Station. Visit the Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, followed by lunch at an exclusive venue. Return to the train for dinner as it proceeds to Thanjavur.

  4. Day 4railovernight: The Golden Chariot (onboard)

    Thanjavur and Chettinad

    Visit the Brihadeshvara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lunch served onboard as the train proceeds to Chettinad. In the evening, visit the Athnagudi tile factory and Chettinadu mansions. Dinner onboard as the train proceeds to Cochin.

  5. Day 5railovernight: The Golden Chariot (onboard)

    Cochin

    After onboard breakfast, visit the Matancherry Palace in the Fort Cochin area and witness Kerala dance forms at an exclusive venue. Return to the train for lunch. Optional excursion to the Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church. India Evening onboard followed by dinner as it proceeds to Kumarakom.

  6. Day 6railovernight: The Golden Chariot (onboard)

    Kumarakom

    After onboard breakfast, cruise on the backwaters followed by lunch at an exclusive venue. Return to the train as it proceeds to Bengaluru. Dinner served onboard.

  7. Day 7rail

    Bengaluru

    Breakfast served onboard as the train arrives in Bengaluru.

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