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Golden Chariot

Jewels Of South

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.

Highlights:

  • All prices are in US Dollars & INR.
  • All prices are per person per journey on twin sharing basis.
  • Government taxes extra as applicable.
  • Itineraries, destinations, venues and scheduled departures are subject to change without prior notice.
  • For latest updates, please visit official website goldencharriott.com
  • Supplement may apply for Signature Journeys, special occasions such as New Year, Christmas etc.
  • Prices are subject to change in case of any change or amendment in the routing, itineraries, inclusions etc. Rates in Indian Rupee are also available. For Child Policy, Rates in INR and other details, please refer to official website goldencharriott.com

Itinerary

Day 01: Bengaluru to Mysore

Day 02: 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: 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: 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: Chertala/Maraikulam

  • Onboard breakfast.
  • Houseboat cruise with lunch at an exclusive venue.
  • Return to the train by evening.
  • Dinner onboard.

Day 06: Bengaluru

  • Breakfast onboard.
  • Deboard at Bengaluru (YPR).

Note:

  • Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
  • Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.

Tour Departure Dates for the year 2026 and 2027 are as follows

Month 2027
February 20

Exclusive Offer:

  • Avail 20% Direct Discount on All Departures — Book Before 31st July 2026

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in double / twin bedded cabins with en suite bathrooms.
  • All meals, soft beverages, house brands of Indian wines, beer and spirits.
  • Butler service.
  • Guided off train excursions as illustrated in the journeys inclusive of entrance fees, still camera fee, transport and services of a guide.
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and packaged drinking water on board.
  • Porterage at stations.
  • Services of Paramedic On-board.
  • For guests booked in Deluxe Cabin, the transport would be a Volvo bus/Tempo traveller/Volkswagen crafter with a common English speaking guide depending on the number of pax.

Exclusions

  • Any optional tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Taxes, Insurance, Gratuities.
  • Telephone calls, laundry, alcoholic beverages (apart from the house brands of wines, spirits, beer served in the restaurants, bar and of board excursions).
  • Video, film and professional still camera fees.
  • Arrival and departure transfers.
  • International and domestic air tickets.
  • Pre and post tour accommodation and any tour extensions are not included unless specifically mentioned as part of the journeys.