The 5-night, 6-day Jewels of South luxury sojourn offers an elegant tour of South India’s cultural and natural splendour across Bengaluru, Mysore, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Kochi, and surrounding scenic locales. Commencing and concluding in Bengaluru, this refined rail experience combines heritage, comfort, and curated sightseeing, offering seamless leisurely travel through India’s timeless cultural corridor.
Check-in begins at Yeshwantpur Railway Station from 08:30 hrs, enhanced by a gentle departure aboard the luxury train The Golden Chariot at 09:45 hrs. Enjoy a refined onboard dining in afternoon, as you arrive in Mysore by 14:15 hrs, before heading towards the majestic Mysore Palace for an exclusive visit. Retreat to the comforts of the train as the journey resumes towards Chengalpattu, with a lavish dinner served onboard in elegant style.
A refined onboard breakfast in the morning, as the train reaches at Chengalpattu, enhanced by an optional curated expedition to the temple town of Kanchipuram. Enjoy a leisurely onboard lunch before heading to the historic shore temples of Mahabalipuram. As evening sets in, enjoy a lavish beachfront dining experience at a luxury hotel, then retreat to the golden chariot as it resumes its royal sojourn towards Thanjavur in elegant comfort.
commence your day with a rejuvenate onboard sunrise meal before deboarding at 09:00 hrs for an enriching expedition of South India’s heritage. As the train glides towards Chettinad, enjoy a delectable lunch onboard, followed by visits to the famous Athangudi tile factory and the grand Chettinad mansions, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and aristocratic charm. Back to the train for a lavish dinner as the journey continues overnight towards Kochi in seamless comfort.
A refined breakfast served onboard, as the luxurious train arrives at Cochin Harbour Terminus. Explore the cultural charm of Fort Kochi with a visit to the historic Mattancherry Palace, enhanced by eye catchy Kerala dance performances. Retreat for a leisurely onboard lunch, then proceed for Optional bespoke experience to the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church. Culminates the day with a lavish dinner onboard as the regal Journey resumes towards Kumarakom.
commences your day with a refined onboard sunrise meal before stepping into a serene boathouse cruise experience, concludes your day 5 by enjoying with a specially curated lunch at an exclusive waterside venue. By evening, retreat to the comfort of the train and unwind in gentle surroundings. The day culminates with a lavish dinner onboard, as the journey continues in effortless luxury.
Begin your morning with a gentle and delectable onboard breakfast as the journey draws to a graceful conclusion. Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station in Bengaluru, where you disembark with cherished memories with your smiles, experiences and souvenirs of a seamless and luxurious voyage.
Luxury accommodation in double or twin-bed cabins with attached en-suite bathrooms
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with beverages and packaged water
Butler/valet service onboard
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Entry fees for monuments and wildlife reserves
Guided sightseeing tours in air-conditioned transport
Porter service at railway stations
Government taxes and insurance
Spa, laundry, and other personal services
Gratuities and porter charges
Photography and video fees
Optional activities not in itinerary
Airfare (domestic/international)
Travel insurance
Station transfers at start/end of journey
You can share your travel preferences, dates, and passport details. A 30% advance payment is required to process the confirmation.
Cancellations carry a fee based on the timeframe, ranging from 25% for requests over 70 days up to 100% for cancellations inside 49 days.
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The best guided tour I’ve ever done!
SapnaVaidya, Jul 2023
I can’t say enough good things about this tour - we had an amazing time! Plan to be gone all day, as it’s a long but comfortable drive through NV, UT, CO, and. AZ. It was a hot day, but hey, we chose July so that’s on us, but the sky was crystal clear, providing us with some magical views of Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon.
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