Jewels of South
Duration 7 Days Places Covered 7 Places Months of Operation October to April
Includes : Stay + Meals + Sightseeing
Places (Cities) Covered : Mysore, Hampi, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Kumarakom, Cochin
   
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Jewels of South, The Golden Chariot

Overview

As the name depicts, The Jewels of South offering guests a royal experience while on journey of different cities of the Southern states of India covering Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in 6 Nights and 7 Days tour program, exploring the rich cultural heritage sites, beautiful beaches, ancient temples, backwaters, forts etc. 

During the journey, you will experience excellent hospitality and luxury, comfortable interiors with all modern amenities on the wheels.
Itinerary
Welcome to the Yeshwantpur Railway Station at Bangalore at around 09:00 am by train staff in an Indian traditional way. After completing the check-in formalities and the briefing session by train staff with welcome drinks. The train moved towards Mysore. 

Enjoy a lavish lunch on board.

De-board the train in Mysore at around 3:00 PM. For the Mysore sightseeing tour proceed to visit the Mysore Palace. 

Mysore Palace is famous all over the world, for its beautiful architecture designed by British architect Henry Irwin. Mysore Palace is one of the biggest palaces in India.

After visiting Mysore Palace, return back to your luxury train. 

Delicious dinner on board, as the train proceeds for Hampi. Night stay on the train.
Morning enjoy a delectable breakfast on board. 

Later, proceed to visit Hampi, the past capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom, famous for excellent craftsmanship of monolithic sculptures and monuments. 

Then return to the luxury train and have lunch. 

Evening, proceed for an optional visit to the Anegundi, a lovely small village on the other side of the Tungabhadra. (Optional tour)

Then return to the train and enjoy dinner, as it moves to the next destination Mahabalipuram.
Today we arrived at the Chengalpattu Railway Station in Tamil Nadu. 

After having breakfast on board we proceed to visit the famous Shore temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mahabalipuram. The temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu and known for its architectural work all over the world. 

Enjoy Lunch at the best hotel of Mahabalipuram and return back to  the luxury train.

Dinner on board as the train proceeds to Thanjavur. 
After a leisurely breakfast on board, proceed to visit a UNESCO world heritage site, The Brihadeshwara Temple, temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and located at Kaveri river and is one of the largest temples in South India. 

Return back to the train. 

Enjoy lunch onboard, as the train proceeds to Chettinad. 

Evening the train reaches Chettinad, proceeding to visit the Athangudi tile factory and Chettinad mansions. 

Return to the train and enjoy dinner as the train moves to Cochin. 

Night stay on the train.
Relaxed breakfast on board. Later, head to Fort Kochi. 

Visit the Mattancherry Palace also known as Dutch Palace. The palace depicts the life of Kings of Kochi. Return to the luxury train and have a lavish lunch. (Optional tour) Visit to the St. Francis Church, explore the Chinese Fishing Nets. 

Return to the train and enjoy dinner as the train proceeds for Kumarakom.
Today the train reaches the most popular tourist destination in Kerala for Ayurveda retreat and backwater cruising.  

Enjoy breakfast on the luxury train and then proceed to board the houseboat to cruise on the Kerala backwater. 
 
Experience spectacular views of coconut groves, small villages, paddy fields, colorful birds etc. 

Return to the luxury train. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay on board, as the train moves for Bangalore.
Today we reach Bengaluru, where our journey, Jewels of the South completes with sweet memories. 

 Have a leisurely breakfast on board together with farewell to all co-passengers.

Schedule

  • Month Departure Dates
  • February, 2022 6
  • March, 2022 6, 20
  • October, 2022 9, 30
  • November, 2022 20
  • December, 2022 11
  • January, 2023 1, 22
  • February, 2023 12
  • March, 2023 5, 26

Tariff

  • Occupancy Type   Total Amount (6 Nights)
  •       International Indian
Terms & Conditions
  • Christmas and New Year while peak holiday season - 10% to 15% surcharge levied on all departures.
  • GST 5% (govt. service tax) will be extra.
  • Half fare for children between 5 to 12 years.

    Inclusions 
  • Train fare Includes accommodation on board, the meals, the sightseeing tours, and the entrance fees (while entering monuments, parks, palaces, forts and other sightseeing locations).

    Exclusions
  • Train fare does not comprise of tips, phone calls, and camera fees in the sightseeing locations, SPA and Business facilities, liquor as well as laundry on board. Charged extra, on direct payment basis.

    Booking Policy
  • Payment of 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking is mandatory. 
  • Remaining 80% of ticket value can be paid 60 days prior to departure.

    Cancellation Policy :
  • Cancellation 60 days prior to departure - 10% of ticket value will be deducted.
  • Cancellation 30-59 days prior to departure - 25% of ticket value will be deducted. 
  • Cancellation 15-29 days prior to departure - 75% of ticket value will be deducted. 
  • Less than 14 days prior to departure - 100% of ticket value will be deducted.

    In case of termination of tour, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.
    In case of No Show / Non-arrival, no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.

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