Bengaluru – Mysore – Hampi – Mahabalipuram – Thanjavur and Chettinad – Kanyakumari – Alleppey/Kumarakom – Cochin – Bengaluru
Highlights
Visit Mysore Palace
Visit World Heritage Site, Hampi ruins
Visit World Heritage Site, Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram
Visit UNESCO Site, Brihadisvara temple
Witness Kathakali Dance in Kochi
Cruise along the backwaters of Kumarakom in
Visit Churches of North Goa and Museum
Bollywood evening followed by dinner
Bengaluru - Mysore
Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station around 09:00 AM. Proceed to Mysore after welcome and registration. Lunch shall be served onboard. Proceed to visit the Mysore Palace at around 3:00 PM. Return to the train for dinner as the train proceeds to Hampi.
Hampi
After onboard breakfast, proceed to visit the capital of Vijaynagara kingdom – Hampi. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the ruins tell a tale of opulence and grandeur. Return to train for lunch. Evening optional excursion to Anegundi. Dinner shall be served onboard as train proceeds to Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast onboard as the train arrives into Chengalpattu Railway Station. Proceed to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site – Shore Temple followed by lunch at an exclusive venue. Return to the train for dinner as the train proceeds to Thanjavur.
Thanjavur and Chettinad
Proceed to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Brihadeshvara Temple. Lunch shall be served onboard as the train proceeds to Chettinad. In the evening proceed to visit the Athnagudi tile factory followed by visit to Chettinadu mansions. Dinner shall be served onboard as the train proceeds to Cochin.
Cochin
After onboard breakfast, proceed to visit the Matancherry Palace in Fort Cochin area after which witness some of the best kept dance forms of Kerala at an exclusive venue. Return to the train for lunch. Optional excursion to Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church. Enjoy an India evening onboard followed by dinner as it proceeds to Kumarakom.
Kumarakom
After onboard breakfast proceed for a cruise on the backwaters followed by lunch at an exclusive venue. Return to the train as it proceeds to Bengaluru. Dinner shall be served onboard.
Bengaluru
Breakfast shall be served onboard as the train arrives in Bengaluru.
Note:
Itineraries, destinations, venues and scheduled departures are subject to change without prior notice
Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
Due to any unforeseen delays owing to foggy weather conditions prevailing in northern parts during Dec-Jan period and due to any railway delays guests are requested to plan their post disembarkation onward journey having sufficient intermittent time