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Jewels of South

6 Nights / 7 Days

Journey Route: Bengaluru - Mysore - Hampi - Mahabalipuram - Chettinad - Cochin - Kumarakom - Bengaluru

The 6 Nights and 7 Days tour Jewels of South allows travelers to explore the cultural heritage and natural beauty in different cities in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala while experiencing a luxury train journey.

The journey commences in Bangalore and takes you to Mysore where you explore the majestic Mysore Palace before heading to the UNESCO world heritage site of Hampi. Then you will reach Tamil Nadu to explore the beautiful temples and mansions in Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, and Chettinad. As your train reaches Kerala, you can explore colonial city Fort Kochi and enjoy cruising on Kerala backwater in Kumarakom.

The tour starts on Sunday in Garden City Bangalore and ends the following Saturday again in Bangalore. With excellent hospitality and comfortable interiors equipped with modern amenities, you can enjoy a hassle-free journey while traveling from one famous destination to another. Go through the detailed itinerary below to plan a hassle-free journey.

Highlights
  • Welcome Ceremony at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Bengaluru
  • See the rock-carved monolithic sculptures and monuments in Hampi.
  • Explore Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, which is known as UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Explore the Brihadeshvara Temple in Thanjavur.
  • Visit the Matancherry Palace in Fort Cochin.
  • Sailing on the serene Kerala Backwater.

 

Tour Itinerary

Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station around 09:00 AM. Proceed to Mysore after welcome and registration. Lunch shall be served onboard.

Proceed to visit the Mysore Palace at around 3:00 PM.

Return to the train for dinner as the train proceeds to Hampi.

After onboard breakfast, proceed to visit the capital of Vijaynagara kingdom – Hampi. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the ruins tell a tale of opulence and grandeur. Return to train for lunch.

Evening optional excursion to Anegundi. Dinner shall be served onboard as train proceeds to Mahabalipuram

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast onboard as the train arrives into Chengalpattu Railway Station.

Proceed to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site – Shore Temple. followed by lunch at an exclusive venue.

Return to the train for dinner as the train proceeds to Thanjavur.

Proceed to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site such as Brihadeshvara Temple.

Lunch shall be served onboard as the train proceeds to Chettinad.

In the evening proceed to visit the Athnagudi tile factory followed by visit to Chettinadu mansions.

Dinner shall be served onboard as the train proceeds to Cochin.

After onboard breakfast, proceed to visit the Matancherry Palace in Fort Cochin area after which witness some of the best kept dance forms of Kerala at an exclusive venue.

Return to the train for lunch.

Optional excursion to Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church. Enjoy an India evening onboard followed by dinner as it proceeds to Kumarakom.

After onboard breakfast proceed for a cruise on the backwaters followed by lunch at an exclusive venue.

Return to the train as it proceeds to Bengaluru. Dinner shall be served onboard.

Breakfast shall be served onboard as the train arrives in Bengaluru.

Golden Chariot Packages for season 2025-2026 (USD)
Itinerary Single Supplement Deluxe Cabin
Pride of Karnataka
(6 Nights/7 Days)		 $3,560 $4,740
Golden Chariot Packages for season 2025-2026 (INR)
Itinerary Single Supplement Deluxe Cabin
Pride of Karnataka
(6 Nights/7 Days)		 ₹3,15,950 ₹4,20,680

Notes

Itineraries, destinations, venues and scheduled departures are subject to change without prior notice

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