Tour Overview:
Golden Chariot Train Tamilnadu Kerala map
The Golden Chariot Train Tamilnadu Kerala journey provides you a royal experience while taking through various destinations of India. For boarding this train for having typical South Indian holidays, you need to be in Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka. After a visit to Bangalore Palace and Vidhan Soudha, step into the golden chariot, your Royal chariot for the next one week.
The next stop for the Golden Chariot Train Tamilnadu Kerala journey is Chennai. Through a visit to the Marina beach, proceed towards Mahabalipuram, the land of shore temples and the famous chariots. From Mahabalipuram, the next stop will be the former French colony of India, the beautiful city Pondicherry. Enjoy the beautiful city and the Auroville Ashram.
The next part in this Royal Chariot includes the trip to the cities Trichy and Tanjore. The Srirangam Temple of Trichy and Rajaraja Temple of Tanjore are the main attractions of these cities. From there, you are to be taken to Madurai, to visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. In the evening the light and sound show of Thirumalai Nayakar Palace are to wait for you.
The next stop of your chariot is to take you to the Kanyakumari, to enjoy the sunset of the far west of the country. From there, step into the Kerala to enjoy the beautiful Kovalam and the Backwaters consecutively. The visit to the fort Cochin is to be last but not the least adventure of this royal journey which will again end in Bangalore.
Highlights of Golden Chariot Train Tamilnadu Kerala
Your exclusive 7 nights train journey
Visit UNESCO world heritage site of Mahabalipuram
Visit to Auroville Ashram and French colony
Visit exclusive temples in South India like Brihadeshwar Temple, Srirangam Temple and Meenakshi Temple
Enjoy Dravidian culture, food and hospitality
Witness sunrise at Kanyakumari
Enjoy Backwater tour and cruise on backwater
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Day 1 in Golden Chariot train Tamilnadu Kerala:
Arrive Bangalore airport, assistance on arrival and private transfer to hotel. We shall organize Bangalore sightseeing if you arrive in morning time. Night at hotel in Bangalore.
Day 2: Board Golden Chariot train Tamilnadu Kerala
Morning enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Bangalore including Vidhan Saudha and Bangalore Palace. Afternoon transfer to Taj West End hotel for check-in formalities. After a traditional welcome board the train for your next seven nights. Dinner and overnight on board train.
Highlight of the day: Vidhan Soudha, Bangalore Palace, First day in Golden Chariot Train
Day 3: Arrive Chennai and sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
Morning arrive Chennai. After breakfast enjoy a drive through Marina Beach by luxury bus. Continue your drive to Mahabalipuram. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram including Shore Temple and Five Rathas. Enjoy lunch at hotel Radisson Temple Bay. After lunch continue drive to Pondicherry.
Evening enjoy a walk in the streets of Pondicherry. Dinner and overnight on Golden Chariot Train
Highlight of the day: Shore Temple and Five Rathas in Mahabalipuram
Day 4: Pondicherry sightseeing
After breakfast enjoy a full day guided sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Your visits will include Auroville, The Ashram and the French colony. Evening free for shopping. Dinner and overnight on board
Highlight of the day: Visit to Auroville, French Colony
Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Trichy and Tanjore
Arrive Trichy. Your breakfast will be served on board. The fifth day of your Golden Chariot train Tamilnadu Kerala tour is going to be significant from the architectural point of view. After breakfast enjoy sightseeing tour of Srirangam Temple. After visit drive to Tanjore by luxury bus. Enjoy sightseeing tour of Tanjore including the great Brihadeshwar Temple. You will have an opportunity to visit Tanjore artifacts. Evening drive back to Trichy. You will have dinner and night on board Golden Chariot train.
Highlight of the day: Srirangam Temple, Brihadeshwar Temple
Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Madurai
After an early breakfast, enjoy a full day guided sightseeing tour of Madurai. Visit the great Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayakar Palace. Evening enjoy a light and sound show at the Palace. This evening a cultural show and an exclusive dinner will be waiting for you at hotel the Heritage. Your visit of Madurai will give you an insight about Tamil culture and tradition during your Golden Chariot train Tamilnadu Kerala tour.
Highlight of the day: Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace
Day 7: Sunrise at Kanyakumari and leisurely afternoon at Kovalam
Your train will arrive early morning at Nagercoil. Transfer to Kanyakumari by luxury bus to witness sunrise on the Bay of Bengal. After visit drive back to Golden Chariot train for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Padmanabh Palace (the great Wooden Palace) for visits. After visit drive back to your train. Enjoy lunch on board.
Arrive Trivandrum station and transfer to Kovalam beach by luxury bus. You will have a free afternoon to enjoy the beach. Evening enjoy a cultural show with dinner at hotel Taj Green Cove. Overnight on board.
Highlight of the day: Sunrise at Kanyakumari, Padmanabh Palace, Kovalam Beach
Day 8: Backwater cruise and Cochin sightseeing
After breakfast , enjoy a day boat cruise on backwater with lunch on-board in Houseboat. After a four hour long cruise drive to Cochin. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Cochin including Jewish Synagouse, St Francis Church, Chinese Fishing net and a stroll in the Fort Cochin. After sightseeing board your train for dinner and overnight.
Highlight of the day: Backwater cruise, Cochin sightseeing
Day 9: Arrive Bangalore
Arrive Bangalore station. After breakfast bid a farewell to your train for your onward destination. Your Golden Chariot train Tamilnadu Kerala tour comes to an end.
You will stay overnight in the Golden Chariot train during your tour in South India. Apart from few special lunches, all your meals and drinks will be served in the restaurant of your train.
Your tour package will include accommodation in luxury train and at hotels at the beginning or end of train journey. Apart from sightseeing and basic activities, we shall include other elements of your choice.
Standard Inclusion and Exclusion in this tour
Inclusions
Accommodation in Double or twin bed cabin of your choice
Daily Breakfast at hotel
Entry fee at listed monuments and tourist places
All activities and visits as per your luxury train package
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