South India Train Tour

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Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days

Destinations : Chennai-

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Kanchipuram & MahabalipuramChennai - Madurai - Kanyakumari Kovalam - Trivandrum - Thekkady Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin Bangalore - Mysore - Bangalore Out
The journey to peninsular South on
the rail begins from Chennai, and
weaves around the mesmerizing
temples of kaleidoscopic
Kanchipuram and rock-cut temples at
Mahabalipuram in the city outskirts.
After contemplating in the mystery of
ancient remains, the journey trails
towards the oldest inhabited city of
the region, Madurai famous for
its Thousand Mandapa

Meenakshi Temple.Further down

the south, the southernmost tip of the
Indian Peninsula welcomes the visitor

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at Kanyakumari.
The trip, then proceeds to the Gods
Own Country Kerala including
Kovalam, the ultimate beach resort,
the treasure troves of
Thiruvananthapuram, spice gardens
of Thekkady, houseboat cruising at
Kumarakom and Alleppey. The
concluding city in Kerala comprises of
Cochin famous for its spice route
connection and Chinese fishing nets.
The16 day tour to the spectacular
South then concludes in Karnataka
with the idyllic gardens at Bengaluru
and mesmerizing Mysore.

Day 01 : Chennai
Arrive Chennai meet and assist at the
airport then transfer to hotel for
overnight stay.

Day 02 : Chennai Excursion to

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Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram

After breakfast leave for full day tour of Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram (64 kms from Chennai) is the
ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. Temples of Ekambaswara,
Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks. The city
of Mahabalipuram (58 kms / 1 hr drive from Kanchipuram) is famous for the seven pagodas. Here on the seashore is
an interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples which are the examples of Dravidian style of Architecture.
Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 03 :Chennai Madurai

After breakfast, leave for city tour of Chennai. Visit the Museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery. Drive through the
Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort museum, Marina Beach, Kapaleeswar Temple, Cathedral, and Snake Park.
Late evening transfer to Railway-station to connect Train # 2637 Pandian Express dep. 21:30 for Madurai. Overnight
on train.

Day 04 : Madurai
Morning arrive Madurai 06:15 hrs. Later visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva.
Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on
its domes & arches. Also visit the Alagar Hills and Tirupara Kundran Rock temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 :Madurai Kanyakumari

After breakfast morning free for leisure or you may explore the city by own. Later drive to Kanyakumari 250 kms or 07
hrs drive. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06 : Kanyakumari Kovalam

Early morning watch sunrise. Later visit Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial, and Vivekananda Memorial in
Kanyakumari. Evening watch spectacular sunset from the Beach. Later drive to Kovalam (72 kms / 1/12 hrs drive).
Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay
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Day 07 : Kovalam
Kovalam is well known for its beautiful beaches and palm fringed coconut trees. After breakfast full day free to relax
on the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Kovalam Trivandrum Alleppey

After breakfast drive to Alleppey (180 kms / 4 hrs). Enroute visit Trivandrum,
the capital city of Kerala. Overnight at Hotel

Day 09 : Alleppy Board Houseboat

Morning free to explore the natural beauty of the place. Later board Houseboat
from the Jetty. House Boats (Kettuvallam) or Rice Boats are best described as
mobile cottages with all modern facilities and offer excellent accommodation.
The Backwaters are a unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers. The
Overnight cruise offers excellent opportunity to see the lifestyles of local people living along the large sections of the
backwaters of Kerala. There are halts in between to stretch your legs on the shore, visiting the ancient temples,
churches, local villages & people, plus try the floating markets, duck rearing or take in a quick bottle of fresh sweet

toddy from a local pub.

Day 10 : Kumarakom
Disembark from the houseboat at Kumarakom. Afternoon visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which is well known for
large bird population including migratory birds from Siberia. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Kumarakom - Thekkady

Morning drive to Thekkedy (120 kms / 4 hrs). The Periyar National Park extends to 777 square kms & forms part of
the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motor boat.
Elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur monkeys, etc. can be seen easily. Afternoon visit spice
plantations. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Thekkedy Cochin Bangalore

Morning disembark at Alleppey and drive to Cochin (70 kms / 1 hrs). Later leave for city tour of Cochin. Main
attractions are Jewish synagogue, Portuguese Churches, Mosques and Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing
Nets. Evening transfer to Railway-station to connect Train # 6525 Bangalore Express dep. at 18:05 hrs for overnight
journey to Bangalore.

Day 13 : Bangalore
Morning arrive Bangalore at 06:10 hrs. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon tour of Bangalore city, visit the Lal
Bagh with a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools, terraces & an assortment of tropical and sub-tropical herbs.
Also see the Maharaja's Palace & Government Buildings. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 : Bangalore Mysore

After breakfast drive to Mysore (140 kms / 3 hrs). Afternoon free for leisure or to explore the city by own. Overnight at
hotel.

Day 15 : Mysore
After breakfast visit the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911 - 1912. The palace is of harmonious syntheses of the
Hindu and saracenic styles of architecture with archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures which are
magnificent. Visit the Art Gallery; drive upto Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple and a panoramic view of
Mysore. On the way back, see the Nandi Bull. Afternoon visit St. Philomina's Chrch and Brindavan Gardens.
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 16 : Mysore - Bangalore - Out

Transfer to Bangalore International airport in time to connect flight for onward destination.
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irupati - Rameswaram - Kanyakumari - Madurai - Tirupati

Onward Journey:
Train Name: TPTY-RMM Express & No.16779 + Departure time from Tirupati @12:40 hrs & Arrival Time
Rameswaram @08:45 hrs.
Return Journey:
Train Name: RMM-TPTY Express & No.16780 + Departure time from Madurai @19:00 hrs & Arrival time Tirupati
@10:35 hrs.
Day 01
Departure from Tirupati Railway Station by Train No.16779, TPTY-RMM Express at 12:40 hrs. Overnight train
journey.

Day 02
Arrival at Rameswaram Railway Station at 08:45 hrs. Pick up from the station and proceed to hotel. Darshan at
Ramanathaswamy Temple & Agni Theertham. After Darshan visit Pamban Bridge and Ramar Badam. Night stay at
Rameswaram.

Day 03
After early breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Kanyakumari. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of
Kanyakumari - visit Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Rock, Gandhi Memorial and Triveni Sangam. Evening watch
the most beautiful Sunset of Kanyakumari. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kanyakumari.

Day 04
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Madurai. Visit: Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai
Nayak Palace, Thirupparankundram swami Muruga Temple and Gandhi Museum. Drop at Madurai Railway Station
to board Train No.16780 at 19:00 hrs.
Day 05
Arrival at Tirupati Railway Station at 10:35 hrs.

Hotels Offered on Tour:

Hotels Used

Hotels Used

(Economy)

(Standard)

Hotel Pai Vaibhav

Hotel Magaji Orchid

Destination

Nights

Bangalore

01

Tirupati

01

Mysore

01

Hotel Viceroy

Hotel President

Breakfast

Ooty

02

Hotel Orchid Inn

Hotel Deccan Park

Breakfast

Madurai

02

Hotel Moskva

Breakfast

Rameswaram

01

Hotel Royal Park

Royal Park

Breakfast

Kanyakumari

01

Hotel Singaar

Hotel Seaview

Breakfast

Hotel Udayee
International

Hotel Annamalai
International

Meal Plan

Breakfast

Hotel Fortune Kences Breakfast

International

Tour Itinerary:
Day 01: Chennai/Bangalore Tirupathi
Upon Arrival atChennai/Bangalore/Tirupati, You will be received by our representative and

Transported to Hotel in Tirupati. Check-in to the Hotel.

Relax for a while . A Sightseeing of Tirupati is optional by Evening. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Tirupati.
Day 02: Tirupati- Bangalore ( 250 Kms)
Today after breakfast, proceed for the Tirupathi sight seeing which includes the Sri Padmavati Samovar
Temple, Tiruchanoor, Sri Govindarajaswami Temple, Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple, Sri Kapileshwaraswami
Temple, Sri Kalyana Venkateshwaraswami Temple, Shrinivasa Mangapuram. By Afternoon Proceed to Bangalore.
Overnight Stay at Hotel in Bangalore.
Day 03: Bangalore Mysore ( 150 Kms)
Today After breakfast proceed on a sightseeing trip of Bangalore, Visit

the

City of Lakes, Parks and Gardens. Visit the Vidhana

Soudha, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Fort, Tippu Siltans Summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, The Mayo
Hall, Attara Kacheri, Bull Temple etc. Later by evening, proceed to Mysore. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Mysore.
Day 04: Mysore Ooty ( 130 Kms)
Today After breakfast proceed on a sightseeing trip of Mysore, Visit the Mysore Palace, The Brindavan gardens,
Jagmohan Palace, the Chamundi Hills, Lalitha Mahal and St. Philomenas Church. Later proceed to Ooty.
Overnight Stay at Hotel in Ooty.
Day 05: Ooty
Today After Breakfast proceed on a sightseeing trip of Ooty. Visit the

Rose

garden, The Botanical gardens, Ooty Lake, Toda Huts,

Stone house, The Mountain Railway, St. Stephens Church, Wax world etc. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Ooty.
Day 06: Ooty Madurai ( 290 Kms)
Today After breakfast, Proceed to Madurai. Enroute visit the Dolphins rock and Coonoor highlights. Upon arrival
at Madurai, visit the Madurai Meenakshi Temple. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Madurai.
Day 07: Madurai:
Today After Breakfast, Proceed for a sightseeing of Madurai. Visit the Gandhi Museum, Vandiyur Mariamman
Teppakulam, Tirumalai Naykkar Palace, Rajaji Park etc. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Madurai.
Day 08: Madurai Rameswaram ( 180 Kms)

Today After breakfast Proceed to Rameswaram. Check into Hotel and

relax

for a while before you go out for sightseeing of the

Pamban Bridge, numerous Beaches, The Agraharams and Temples. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Rameswaram.
Day 09: Rameswaram Kanyakumari ( 290 Kms)
Today After Breakfast, Proceed to Kanyakumari. Visit the Gandhi Memorial, Vivekananda Rock, Valluvar Statue,
Dhyana Mandapam, and the Sunrise and Sunset Beaches. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kanyakumari.
Day 10: Today After Breakfast, Proceed to Either Trivandrum/Madurai.Coimbatore/Bangalore to proceed on return
journey. End of Trip/services.
Tour Package Includes:

Well appointed rooms on the above mentioned hotels on twin sharing basis.

Daily breakfast in hotels.

A/c Indica for all the surface transfers & sightseeing.

Drivers

in at from Bangalore Airport/Railway Station)

All applicable hotel taxes.
Service tax extra @ 3.09% of the total bill amount.

Tour Package Excludes :

allowance, toll & parking.(Pick-up and drop-

Any meals other than those mentioned above.

Any Airfare/Train fare.

Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary.

Entrance fees to the amusement parks & boating charges.

Any portage at Airport and Hotels, tips, insurance, beverages, mineral water, telephone charges, and all

items of personal nature.

Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
Expenses caused by the factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, road blocks, vehicle malfunctions, political disturbances, etc