Bengaluru to Mysore

The luxury journey of The Golden Chariot starts in Bangalore the capital of Karnataka at around 0830 AM AM. After receiving a warm welcome at the Yeshwantpur Railway Station complete the registration and board the train. After the briefing session, have your lunch as the train moves towards Mysore. Reach Mysore at around 02:45 PM and visit the Mysore Palace. After exploration, return to the train and complete dinner as you proceed to Hampi.

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

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Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram

Have your breakfast and proceed for excursion to Kanchipuram. After the excursion, have your lunch on Board.  Later proceed to visit the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram as the train enters Chengalpattu Railway Station. This UNESCO World Heritage site is named so because the temple overlooks the shore of the Arabian Sea. The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu was constructed by the Pallavas with great architectural brilliance. In the evening, complete dinner at a beachfront Hotel and return to the Train and you proceed to Thanjavur.

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

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Thanjavur and Chettinad/Karaikudi

Have your breakfast and proceed to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brihadeshvara Temple. This is one of the biggest temples in South India dedicated to Lord Shiva. Admire the architectural excellence of the Dravidian style and back to the train for lunch. The train proceeds to Chettinad and in the evening, visit the Athnagudi tile factory and Chettinadu mansions. Complete the dinner onboard as the train proceeds to Cochin.

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.

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Cochin

Have your breakfast on the train and proceed to explore the Mattancherry Palace in Fort Kochi. Then go to witness some traditional dance forms of Kerala at an exclusive venue. Return to the train and have your lunch. In the evening, take an optional excursion to Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church. Complete the dinner onboard as the train proceeds to Kumarakom.

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.

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Chertala/Maraikulam

After having onboard breakfast, proceed for a houseboat cruising on the backwaters. Then, enjoy your lunch at an exclusive venue. In the evening, return to the train and have your dinner as it proceeds to Bengaluru.

Onboard breakfast.

Houseboat cruise with lunch at an exclusive venue.

Return to the train by evening.

Dinner onboard.

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Bengaluru

Enjoy your breakfast on board as the train arrives at Yeshwantpur Railway Station in Bangalore. Bid farewell to your co-passengers and deboard the train as your Jewels of South tour ends offering you pure delight for the last 7 days.
Breakfast shall be served onboard as the train arrives in Bengaluru