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 vist 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 unfification 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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