Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Destinations Covered:
Bengaluru – Mysore – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Thanjavur – Chettinad/Karaikudi – Cochin – Chertala/Maraikulam – Bengaluru
This 6-day journey offers an enchanting exploration of South India, beginning in Bengaluru and covering iconic destinations like Mysore, Kanchipuram, and Mahabalipuram. Travelers will experience the rich heritage of Thanjavur, the cultural charm of Chettinad or Karaikudi, and the serene backwaters of Cochin and Chertala/Maraikulam before returning to Bengaluru, making it a perfect blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty.
Day 01: Saturday (Bengaluru to Mysore)
- Registration and Check in at Yashwantpur Railway Station from 08:30 hrs onwards
- Departure from YPR(09:45 hrs).
- Lunch onboard as train arrives into Mysore (14:15 hrs).
- Proceed to Visit Mysore Palace at 15:00 hrs.
- Return to train as train proceeds to Chengalpattu (CGL).
- Dinner onboard
Day 02: Sunday (Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram)
- Breakfast onboard as train arrives into Chengalpattu Raiway Station.
- Forenoon optional excursion to Kanchipuram.
- Lunch onboard.
- Visit to Mahabalipuram Monuments.
- Dinner at a beachfront hotel.
- Return to train and Train proceeds to Thanjavu
Day 03: Monday (Thanjavur-Chettinad/Karaikudi)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Deboard at 09:00.
- Lunch onboard as train proceeds to Chettinad.
- Visit the Athnagudi tile factory and Chettinad mansions.
- Return on train for Dinner onboard.
- Train proceeds to Cochin.
Day 04: Tuesday (Cochin)
- Breakfast onboard as train arrives at Cochin Harbour Terminus.
- Visit Matancherry Palace in Fort Cochin followed by Dance performances of Kerala.
- Return to train for Lunch.
- Deboard for optional activities to Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church.
- Dinner onboard and train proceeds to Kumarakom.
Day 05: Wednesday (Chertala/Maraikulam )
- Onboard breakfast.
- Houseboat cruise with lunch at an exclusive venue.
- Return to the train by evening.
- Dinner onboard.
Day 06: Thursday (Bengaluru )
- Breakfast onboard.
- Deboard at Bengaluru (YPR).
