The Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) train Tour is the most excellent way to witness the chief tourist destinations of Southern India and the luxurious train recently been recognized as Asia`s best luxury train. Splendor Jewels of South India Tour is a week long voyage that passes through the splendid background and will let you pass through across the three Southern States of India. The finest crafted tour itinerary greets you to discover the soil rich in history and culture. Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) is one of the conventional and unforgettable expeditions by train that cover up the destinations like Bangalore, Chennai, Pondicherry, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi. The Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) opulently furnished with Luxury Coaches, Dining rooms, prolific Bar Lounge, a Business Centre, fitness center & health resorts on board. Each of its cabins is set with small wardrobe, vanity desk, LED Televisions with attached washrooms and 5 Star facilities.
The Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) train Tour is the most excellent way to witness the chief tourist destinations of Southern India and the luxurious train recently been recognized as Asia`s best luxury train. Splendor Jewels of South India Tour is a week long voyage that passes through the splendid background and will let you pass through across the three Southern States of India. The finest crafted tour itinerary greets you to discover the soil rich in history and culture. Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) is one of the conventional and unforgettable expeditions by train that cover up the destinations like Bangalore, Chennai, Pondicherry, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi. The Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot) opulently furnished with Luxury Coaches, Dining rooms, prolific Bar Lounge, a Business Centre, fitness center & health resorts on board. Each of its cabins is set with small wardrobe, vanity desk, LED Televisions with attached washrooms and 5 Star facilities.
Inclusions
1. Accommodation for 10 Nights / 11 Days on twin / double sharing basis.
2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
3. Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.
4. Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.
5. Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
6. Escorted Tour to Taj Mahal.
7. Escorted by Amber Fort Sightseeing with Elephant Ride, Jaipur
8. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
9. All presently applicable luxury taxes.
Exclusions
1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
3. Meals other than mentioned above.
4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.
7. Medical Requirements on request.
8. Service Tax as per government.
9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Bangalore (By flight)
Attractions: Day is free for Leisure
A Traditional Welcome by our Tour Representative on your arrival at Bangalore Airport/Railway Station followed with a check-in to your pre-booked Hotel. Day is kept free for you to unleash yourself. You may choose to explore the surrounding places.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight at Bangalore
Day 02: Bangalore Sightseeing
Attractions: Tipu sultan`s summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, ISKCON Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park
After breakfast proceed for Bangalore sightseeing tour with our Tour Representative to see the popular places such as Tipu sultan`s summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, ISKCON Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight at Bangalore
Day 03: Bangalore - Splendor Jewels of South (Golden Chariot)
Attractions: Day is free for Leisure
Day is free for Leisure till Lunch. Post Lunch, you will be accompanied by our Tour Representative and will be assisted in your transfers to Taj West End Hotel (Luxury hotel from Taj Group) where you would report for Golden Chariot Tour. Visit the Heritage Gardens of Taj West End followed by evening Tea and orientation on The Golden Chariot Tour and Cultural Activities. In the evening visit at the famous ISCKON Temple (The International Society for Krishna Consciousness) followed by customary welcome at Yeshwanthpur Railway Station prior boarding The Golden Chariot for your Splendor Jewels of South Tour. Dinner will be served on board.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot
Day 04: Mamallapuram/Mahabalipuram and Chennai
Attractions: Krishna`s Butter Ball, the Penance of Bhagirathi, Ganesha Temple and Caves and Five Rathas Temple, Shore Temple
In the morning, The Golden Chariot arrives at Mamallapuram. Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast and embark for an excursion tour to Mamallapuram, a city known for its temples. En-route pass through the Marina Beach and busy streets of Cosmopolitan Chennai. On arrival at Mamallapuram, visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites like Temple of Rathas, the Penance of Bhagirathi and Shore Temple. Enjoy a lavish lunch at Radisson Blu Hotel from Carlson Rezidor) and continue with the sightseeing tour. Later drive continuous to Puducherry/Pondicherry and board Golden Chariot here. Dinner will be served on board. The Golden Chariot would be stabled at Puducherry/Pondicherry for overnight.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot
Day 05: Pondicherry/Puducherry
Attractions: Auroville Ashram, Matra Mandir, Beaches
Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast and embark for Pondicherry sightseeing tour and visit the famous Auroville Ashram, Matra Mandir and shopping in the Ashram. Later return to The Golden Chariot and enjoy the onboard Lunch. Post Lunch, observe the French Architecture while walking through the beach town of Pondicherry which radiates a Mediterranean sensation with French style architecture and boutiques. During evening return to The Golden Chariot for onward journey to Tiruchirappalli. Dinner will be served onboard.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot
Day 06: Tiruchirappalli & Thanjavur
Attractions: Brihadeeswarar Temple, Serfoji Maratha Palace and Bronze Art Gallery (UNESCO World Heritage site)
In the morning, The Golden Chariot arrives at Thanjavur Railway Station. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and embark for Thanjavur sightseeing a city which is famous for its art and culture. Thanjavur is known for attractive silk weaves, woven in elegant design and colors, Thanjavur Paintings, Dancing Dolls and Traditional Crafts. Visit the ancient Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Serfoji Maratha Palace and Bronze Art Gallery. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the famous Ideal River View Resort and then proceed to Tiruchirappalli located at the bank of Kaveri River. Visit the famous Sri Ranganatha Swami Temple. Later proceed to Trichy Railway station to board The Golden Chariot for onward journey to Madurai. Dinner will be served onboard.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot
Day 07: Madurai Sightseeing
Attractions: Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 1000 pillar temple and the museum, Gandhi Museum (Rani Mangammal Palace), Thirumalai Nayak Palace for sound and light show
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and embark for Madurai sightseeing tour, considered as one of the oldest civilization in Southern India around 2600 years old and is also called as A City of Divine Nectar. Madurai is popular for Silk production, pearls and spice and is encircled with stunning greenery. Visit the famous Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Thousand pillar temple and the museum. Later return to The Golden Chariot and enjoy a lavish lunch onboard. Post Lunch, visit at the Gandhi Museum (Rani Mangammal Palace) and Thirumalai Nayak Palace for light and sound show. Later return to The Golden Chariot for your onward journey to Kanyakumari. Dinner will be served on board.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot
Day 08: Madurai – Kanyakumari
Attractions: Sunrise Point, Padmanabhapuram Wooden Palace, Cultural Activities
Early morning The Golden Chariot arrives at Kanyakumari. Enjoy the Sunrise at Kanyakumari Sunrise Point that offers an exclusive view on the convergence of 3 oceans which is Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. Later return to The Golden Chariot for freshen-up and breakfast. Later embark for Kanyakumari sightseeing tour and visit the Padmanabhapuram Wooden Palace. After sightseeing return to The Golden Chariot for a sumptuous Lunch and onward journey to Kocchuveli. Upon arrival at Kocchuveli, proceed to Vivanta by Taj at the Kovalam (A 5 Star Hotel from Taj Group) for Hi-Tea by the beach and enjoy the Cultural activities followed by Dinner. At the end returns to The Golden Chariot for onward journey to Alleppey.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot
Day 09: Alleppey/Alappuzha - Kochi
Attractions: Punnamada Lake Cruise, Kochi Fort, Chinese Fishing Nets and Shopping at Mattancherry
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast on board and proceed to Alleppey Jetty for a House Boat cruise on Punnamada Lake. During Afternoon, enjoy your lunch at the famous Punnamada lake Resort followed with transfers to Kochi for sightseeing. Visit the famous Kochi Fort, Chinese fishing nets and enjoy the shopping at Mattancherry. Later proceed to Ernakulum Railway Station and board The Golden Chariot for onward journey to Bangalore/Bengaluru. Dinner will be served on board.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight on board The Golden Chariot
Day 10: Bangalore Sightseeing
Attractions: Day is free for Leisure
Early morning The Golden Chariot will arrive at Bangalore. After breakfast, clear the check-out formalities and get greetings from our Tour Representative followed with transfers to your pre-booked Hotel. Day is kept free for Leisure; you may relax in the hotel or choose to explore the surrounding places.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight at Bangalore
Day 11: Bangalore Departure (By Flight)
Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed to Bangalore Airport for an onward flight to your next destination.
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