Accommodation Category: Luxury
The 5-night and 6-day tour Jewels of the South allows travellers to explore the cultural heritage and natural beauty of different cities in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala while experiencing a luxury train journey.
The journey commences in Bangalore and takes you to Mysore, where you will explore the majestic Mysore Palace before heading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi. Then you will reach Tamil Nadu to explore the temples and mansions in Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, and Chettinad. As your train runs to Kerala, you can explore the colonial city of Fort Kochi and enjoy cruising on the Kerala backwaters in Kumarakom.
The tour starts on Sunday in Garden City, Bangalore, and ends the following Saturday again in Bangalore. You can enjoy a hassle-free journey from one famous destination to another with excellent hospitality and comfortable interiors with modern amenities. Go through the detailed itinerary below to plan a hassle-free trip.
Highlights
Bout India services start from Bangalore.
- Receive a warm welcome at Yesvantpur Railway Station at around 8:30 a.m.
- Complete registration and briefing sessions on the train.
- Enjoy lunch onboard.
- Deboard the train at Mysore.
- Visit Mysore Palace at around 3:00 p.m.
- After the excursion, return to the train.
- Complete your dinner on board.
- Continue an overnight journey to reach Hampi.
- Breakfast is served onboard as the train arrives at Chengalpattu Railway Station.
- Kanchipuram optional excursion in the morning.
- Lunch is served aboard.
- Visit the monuments in Mahabalipuram.
- A beachfront hotel for dinner.
- Return to the train, which then heads to Thanjavur.
- Onboard breakfast.
- Deboard at 9:00 a.m.
- As the train travels to Chettinad, lunch is served onboard.
- Visit the Athangudi tile factory and Chettinad mansions.
- After dinner, board the train once more.
- The train continues to Cochin.
- Enjoy your delicious breakfast on board.
- Explore Mattancherry Palace in Fort Kochi.
- Witness traditional dance forms of Kerala at an exclusive venue.
- Return to the train and have your lunch.
- In the evening, go for an optional visit to the Chinese Fishing
- Nets and St. Francis Church.
- Complete your dinner on board.
- Continue an overnight journey to reach Kumarakom.
- Breakfast is served on board.
- With lunch on a houseboat at a posh location.
- Back to the train by evening.
- Onboard dining.
Bid farewell to your co-passengers and deboard the train as your Jewels of the South tour ends, offering you pure delight for the last 6 days.
- Enjoy the breakfast.
- Reach Yeshwanthpur Railway Station, as this magical journey ends in Bangalore.
Bout India services will end at Bangalore.
Month |
Departure Dates (Saturday) |
October, 2025 |
11 |
January, 2026 |
10 |
Month |
Departure Dates (Saturday) |
October, 2026 |
3 |
November, 2026 |
28 |
January, 2027 |
9 |
February, 2027 |
20 |
March, 2027 |
27 |
Month |
Departure Dates (Monday) |
October, 2027 |
25 |
November, 2027 |
29 |
December, 2027 |
13 |
January, 2028 |
10 |
February, 2028 |
28 |
March, 2028 |
6 |
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