The Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) train Tour is the best way to experience the prime tourist destinations of Southern India and has recently been awarded for being Asia’s leading luxury train. Splendor Jewels of South India Tour is a week-long journey that passes through magnificent landscapes and will let you traverse across the three Southern States of India. The best crafted itinerary welcomes you to discover the land which is rich in history and culture. Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) is one of the classic and memorable journeys by train which covers destinations such as Bangalore, Chennai, Pondicherry, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin. The Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) sumptuously furnished Air-Conditioned Coaches, Dining Coaches, a Bar Lounge, a Business Centre, a Gymnasium & Spa facilities on board. Each of the cabins is equipped with a small wardrobe, vanity desk, LCD Televisions with attached washrooms with 5-star facilities.
Tour Highlights: The day is free for Leisure
On your arrival at Bangalore Airport, our representative will traditionally welcome (Swagat) you and assist you in check-in to your pre-booked hotel. Relax for a day after a long flight and prepare for the next trip. Here you have completed your first day of the Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Bangalore.
Tour Highlights: Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, ISKCON Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park
After breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for local sightseeing in Bangalore. Today’s tour highlights will be Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, ISKCON Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, and Cubbon Park. In the afternoon, treat yourself to regional cuisine in your lunch at a nice restaurant. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your second day of Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Bangalore.
Tour Highlight: The day is free for Leisure
After breakfast, the day is for leisure. You may choose to explore the surrounding places. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be assisted in your transfers to Taj West End (A Group of Taj Hotels) which is the reporting place for the Golden Chariot Tour. Explore the Heritage Gardens of Taj West End followed by Tea and presentation on The Golden Chariot Tour and Cultural Activities. Later visit the ISKCON Temple (The International Society for Krishna Consciousness) followed by a traditional welcome at Yeshwanthpur Railway Station before boarding The Golden Chariot for your Splendor Jewels of South Tour. Dinner will be served on board. Here you have completed your third day of the Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot.
Tour Highlight: Krishna’s Butter Ball, The Penance of Bhagirathi, Ganesha Temple and Caves and Five Rathas Temple, Shore Temple
After breakfast proceed for an excursion tour to Mamallapuram which is famous for its temples. On your way to Mamallapuram, you will pass through Marina Beach and the busy streets of Chennai. Tour highlights will be UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Temple of Rathas, the Penance of Bhagirathi, and the Shore Temple. Post sightseeing of Mamallapuram; proceed for Lunch at Radisson Blu Temple Bay Hotel (A 5 Star Hotel from Carlson Rezidor). Post Evening Tea; continue with the sightseeing and then departure of Puducherry/Pondicherry to board The Golden Chariot. Dinner will be served on board. The Train will be stabled overnight at Puducherry/Pondicherry. Here you have completed your fourth day of the Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot.
Tour Highlight: Auroville Ashram, Matra Mandir, Beaches
After onboard breakfast, proceed for Pondicherry sightseeing to visit the famous Auroville Ashram, Matra Mandir, and shopping in the Ashram. In the afternoon return to The Golden Chariot for onboard lunch. After lunch, walk through the beach town of Pondicherry, a former French colony that radiates a Mediterranean sensation with French-style architecture and boutiques. Later return to the train for your dinner and onward journey to Tiruchirappalli. Here you have completed your fifth day of the Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot.
Tour Highlight: Brihadeeswarar Temple, Serfoji Maratha Palace, and Bronze Art Gallery (UNESCO World Heritage site)
In the morning you will arrive and Thanjavur Railway Station. After breakfast, proceed for Thanjavur sightseeing. Thanjavur has always been famous for its art and culture. Thanjavur is popular for beautiful silk weaves, woven in gorgeous colors and designs along with Thanjavur Paintings, Dancing Dolls, and Traditional Crafts. Tour highlights will be the ancient Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Serfoji Maratha Palace, and the Bronze Art Gallery. In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at Ideal River View Resort (http://www.idealresort.com) and then depart for Trichy/Tiruchirappalli. Trichy is situated on the banks of the River Kaveri and the city is known for its educational institutions, industries, and temples. Tour highlights will be Sri Ranganatha Swami Temple. After Trichy sightseeing, proceed to Trichy Railway Station to board The Golden Chariot for your onward journey to Madurai. Dinner will be served on board. Here you have completed your sixth day of the Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot.
Tour Highlight: Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 1000 pillar temple and the museum, Gandhi Museum (Rani Mangammal Palace), Thirumalai Nayak Palace for sound and light show
After breakfast on board, proceed for Madurai sightseeing, which is one of the oldest cities in Southern India. Madurai (The City of Divine Nectar) is famous for Silk, pearls and spices. Madurai is 2600 years 2600-year-old historical city that is surrounded by graceful natural plantations and located on the banks of River Vaigai. Tour highlights will be Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 1000 Pillar Temple, and the museum. In the afternoon return to The Golden Chariot for lunch and later visit to Gandhi Museum (Rani Mangammal Palace) and Thirumalai Nayak Palace for a sound and light show. At the end of a sightseeing tour, return to The Golden Chariot for your onward journey to Kanyakumari. Dinner will be served on board. Here you have completed your seventh day of the Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot.
Tour Highlights: Sunrise Point, Padmanabhapuram Wooden Palace, Cultural Activities
Early morning proceed for a short sightseeing tour to Kanyakumari Sunrise Point which offers a unique vista on the convergence of 3 oceans i.e. Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. After Sunrise, return to The Golden Chariot for onboard breakfast. After Breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour to Padmanabhapuram Wooden Palace. Later return to The Golden Chariot for Lunch on board and onward journey to Kocchuveli station. On arrival at Kocchuveli, depart for Vivanta by Taj, Kovalam (A 5 Star Hotel from Taj Group) for Hi-Tea by the beach, followed by a Cultural Show and Dinner at the hotel. After Dinner, return to The Golden Chariot for onward journey to Alleppey. Here you have completed your eighth day of the Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot.
Tour Highlights: Punnamada Lake Cruise, Kochi Fort, Chinese Fishing Nets, and Shopping at Mattancherry
After boarding breakfast, proceed to Alleppey Jetty to board the Houseboat for a cruise on Punnamada Lake. In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at Punnamada Lake Resort (http://www.punnamada.com) for your lunch. After Lunch, proceed to Kochi/Cochin for a sightseeing tour. Tour highlights will be Kochi Fort, Chinese Fishing Nets, and Shopping at Mattancherry. After the Kochi Sightseeing tour, proceed to Ernakulum Railway Station to board The Golden Chariot for your onward journey to Bangalore. Dinner will be served on board. Here you have completed your ninth day of the Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot.
Tour Highlight: The day is free for Leisure
In the morning you will arrive at Yeshwanthpur Railway Station (Bangalore). After breakfast, check out from The Golden Chariot. On your arrival at Yeshwanthpur Railway Station, you will be picked up by our Tour Representative and will be taken to your pre-booked Hotel. The day is free for Leisure. You may choose to explore the surroundings places. Here you have completed your tenth day of the Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Bangalore.
After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel and transfer to Bangalore Airport for your onward flight to your country or the next destination.
Here you have completed your Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) Tour. We sincerely thank you for choosing Incredible India for your travel arrangements and we appreciate your patronage and wish you a safe journey.
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