Golden Chariot now brings to you
the “Southern Splendour”, a
journey spanning 7 nights and 8
days that links some of South
India’s greatest destinations
filled with memorable moments
guaranteed to stay with you for
a lifetime. On this splendid
voyage covering three states we
take you through exotic locales
starting from the garden city of
Bangalore passing through
ancient temple towns of Tamil
Nadu and finally ending our
journey in the coastal city of
Kochi. In short, it’s an
experience that captures the
romance of a by-gone era making
your sojourn an unforgettable
one.
Southern Splendour Golden
Chariot Daily Tour Details
Day 1 : Monday :
Bangalore
Report at The Taj West End
Hotel by 4 p.m. for check-in
formalities followed by high tea
& brief presentation. Proceed
for visit to art gallery,
followed by cultural program.
Reach Yeshwantpur Railway
Station, by 8 pm & be escorted
to respective Cabins. Dinner on
board & train departs by 9 pm
for Chennai.
Day 2 : Tuesday :
Chennai & Mamallapuram
Morning from 9 am to 12 Noon
discover the old charms in
modern cosmopolitan city of
Chennai, driving through beach
road & visiting St Thomas Church
& Cholamanda Art Village.
Later drive to Mahabalipuram for
lunch at beach resort ,followed
by visit UNESCO World Heritage
Site of Sea Shore temples ,built
more than 1200 years ago.Return
to Chennai Railway station by
630 pm & depart
Day 3 : Wed :
Auroville & Pondicherry
Morning excursion to Auroville-a
modern commune ,dedicated to
unification of all religions.
Return to train for lunch
Afternoon stroll through beach
town of Pondicherry-this former
French colony, exudes a
Mediterranean aura with French
style architecture and
boutiques. Proceed for dinner to
eco-resort & later return to
train & depart.
Day 4 : Thurs :
Tanjavur
World-famous for
Brahadishwara temple, a
historical monument dating back
to 11th century which now is an
UNESCO World Heritage Site . The
region also offers unique
Tanjavur style paintings and
Tanjavur dolls.
Day 5 : Fri :
Madurai
The temple city of , Madurai has
a rich cultural heritage that
goes back to over 2, 500 years.
The city is synonymous with the
celebrated Meenakshi temple
which stands today as one of the
country’s greatest architectural
landmarks. Close to the temple
is situated yet another
architectural wonder, the
Tirumalai Nayak Mahal, a classic
blend of Dravidian, Islamic and
European architecture.
After breakfast,visit famed
Meenakshi Temple & stroll
through the local market.Return
to train for lunch.
Late afternoon visit Poompuhar
Handicrafts Emporium for
optional shopping. proceed to
Tirumalai Nayak Mahal for sound
& light show,followed by dinner
& traditional folk performance
at The Heritance. Return to
train & depart
Day 6 : Sat :
Kanyakumari, Trivandrum &
Kovalam
Kanyakumari, sun rise point
-at the tip of peninsular India,
offers a panorama of the
confluence of the Bay of Bengal,
the Arabian Sea and the Indian
Ocean.
The Kanakakunnu Palace ,located
in Trivandarum city was built in
late 19th century by travoncore
royalty. The interiors are
decorated with large crystal
chandeliers and exquisite pieces
of royal furniture. Kovalam,
Beach located on Arabian Sea
offers a natural cove with
shallow waters stretching for
hundreds of metres & are ideal
for swimming.
Early morning 0545 am to 8 am
proceed to Kanyakumari sunrise
point & brief city tour. Return
to train for breakfast & depart.
Lunch also on-board late
afternoon visit Trivandarum
Palace & evning excursion to
Kovallam beach, followed by Gala
Dinner & cultural program in
Luxury Beach resort
Day 7 : Sun :
Kerala Backwaters & Kochi
Morning visit Alleppey is also
known as the “Venice of the
east”. & more famous as Kerala
Backwaters Enjoy boat cruise
through its canals ,which takes
you past scenic islands
ensconced with coconut and palm
trees. Afternoon visit “Queen of
the Arabian sea”, Kochi is a
vibrant cosmopolitan city famous
for its Jewish Synagogue and the
Dutch palace.
Day 08 : Bangalore
Return
Morning train returns to
Bangalore. Tour ends
IMPORTANT :
The Day to Day Schedule may be
changed at short notice by the
Train Manager, to suit local
logistics.
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