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15 Days / 14 Nts - Fully Escorted Up to Point of Board Train
Cochin (Kochi) - Kumarakom - Munnar - Calicut - Kabini - Mysore - Golden Chariot Train (Hassan-Hospet-Hampi-Badami-Goa-Bangalore)
Best Season – October to March
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South India – a journey into timeless India, a kaleidoscope of moods, retaining much of its traditional charm. Rich in its treasures of exquisite temples, forts and palaces. An abundance of tea, coffee and spice plantations. It is the only natural habitat of the very fragrant sandalwood trees. Here we explore South India from the Western Ghats (Kochi) to Mysore and journey through Karnataka’s glorious past to Goa aboard the luxury train The Golden Chariot. |
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Cochin / Kumarakom |
Munnar / Calicut (Kozhikode)
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Calicut (Kozhikode) / Kabini (in State of Karnataka)
Day 8 – Drive to Kabini (about 6 hours) stay one night at Orange County. Kabini river snakes through Nagarhole National Park forming an aqueous boundary with Bandipur National park, forming the largest contiguous forest cover in this part of the world and home to the largest concentration of herbivores in Asia, the largest being the Asiatic Elephant ruling the roost here. Enjoy a ‘Coracle ride’ – a round boat unique to South India and Ireland.
Kabini / Mysore
Day 9 and 10 - Morning drive into the jungle to spot Tigers, Leopards, Wild Dogs, Elephants. Drive to Mysore (about 1.5 hours) for a two night stay at Metropole Hotel. Visit the Maharajah’s Palace, 2000 year old temple of Chamundeswari, summer palace of Tipu Sultan, Brindavan Gardens, fruit and vegetable markets.
Golden Chariot Train – Day 11 to 15
Train Schedule: www.thegoldenchariot.co.in
Day 11 – Drive to Hassan (about 3 hours) – en route visit Shravanabelagola, a popular Jain pilgrimage centre known for its monolithic statue of Gomateswara on a hilltop. Board the Golden Chariot Train (private cabin) and embark on a voyage of discovery through Karnataka. Drive to Belur to experience the magnificent Hoysala Temple Complex, then a quick hop to Halebid for a tour of the richly carved temples. Dinner on board.
Day 12 – Hospet and Hampi – early ride to Hospet, morning explore Hampi walking among the ruins of palaces and temple complexes of the Sacred Centre. After lunch on board visit the Royal Centre and the Vittala Temple Complex with its famous Stone Chariot Shrine. Stroll through the craft bazaar. Dinner on board.
Day 13 – Hampi, Badami, Goa – ride to Badami. After breakfast morning tour of Badami and Pattadakal. Badami is famous for its cave complex and rust red sandstone cliffs. Pattadakal, with its beautifully chiselled temples is a World Heritage Site located on the banks of the Malaprabha River. Scenic drive back to train and onward to Goa. Dinner on train. Arrive Goa post midnight.
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Day 14 – Goa – after breakfast visit Old Goa, Solar de Colasco (old Portuguese House) and churches. Lunch at Sahakari Spice Plantation, Ponda. Tour the spice farm. Sunset view on Utorda Beach. Back on board and dinner.
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