Southern India Jewel Trail — India tour package

7 nights / 8 days

Southern India Jewel Trail

Breakfast Sightseeing Hotel Transport

Package Overview

The Souhtern Jewels is a curated Thambi Tours itinerary designed for travellers who want a balanced South India experience with sightseeing, culture, nature and comfortable travel planning.

Why Choose This Tour

This package is designed as a complete route-based holiday, connecting important attractions at a comfortable pace. It is suitable for families, couples, heritage travellers, pilgrims and first-time South India visitors who want organised transfers, sightseeing coverage and a practical travel plan.

Destinations Covered

Trivandrum – Chettinad – Mahabalipuram – Mysore – Hampi – Goa – Mumbai

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Trivandrum – Heart of God’s Own Country

    Check-in at Vivanta by Taj Hotel, then proceed to Kochuveli railway station, Trivandrum. Traditional Indian welcome onboard Maharaja Express, followed by a delightful dinner. Departure around 9:15 pm. Trivandrum – Heart of God’s Own Country Check-in at Vivanta by Taj Hotel, then proceed to Kochuveli railway station, Trivandrum. Traditional Indian welcome onboard Maharaja Express, followed by a delightful dinner. Departure around 9:15 pm.

  2. Day 2

    Chettinad – Karaikudi

    Arrival at Chettinad railway station, indulge in a lavish breakfast on the train Optional visits to Chettinad Mansions, Athangudi Tile Factory, and Chettinad Heritage Hotel activities. Return to the train for onboard lunch. Journey continues to Mahabalipuram. Dinner and overnight stay onboard.

  3. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram – A Trip Down The Memory Lane

    Start with an early morning breakfast onboard Explore UNESCO World Heritage site, Mahabalipuram, visiting Pallava Dynasty ruins and temples. Lunch amidst traditional folklore and dances. Departure for Mysore, with dinner served onboard.

  4. Day 4

    Mysore – The City of Sun

    Enjoy a lavish breakfast and a sightseeing tour, starting with the Wodeyar Palace (Mysore Palace). Lunch at Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel, followed by optional visits to Srirangapatna, the capital city of Tipu Sultan. Relax onboard as the journey continues towards Hampi. Dinner served on the train. Mysore – The City of Sun Enjoy a lavish breakfast and a sightseeing tour, starting with the Wodeyar Palace (Mysore Palace). Lunch at Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel, followed by optional visits to Srirangapatna, the capital city of Tipu Sultan. Relax onboard as the journey continues towards Hampi. Dinner served on the train.

  5. Day 5

    Hampi – A UNESCO World Heritage Site Early

    breakfast onboard before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site, Hampi, known for its Dravidian architecture. Lunch onboard, followed by an option to visit Anegundi village or enjoy a spa session. Overnight stay in Hampi, dinner served onboard. Hampi – A UNESCO World Heritage Site Early breakfast onboard before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site, Hampi, known for its Dravidian architecture. Lunch onboard, followed by an option to visit Anegundi village or enjoy a spa session. Overnight stay in Hampi, dinner served onboard.

  6. Day 6

    Hampi – Goa Departure for Goa Relaxed

    morning with onboard breakfast and lunch. Arrival in Goa for an evening of music and dance, visit Goa Chitra Museum, and experience Goan culture. Dinner served at an exotic venue, followed by relaxation onboard Maharaja Express.

  7. Day 7

    Goa – The Beach Capital of India

    Begin the day with a splendid onboard breakfast Explore North Goa's UNESCO World Heritage churches and witness the heritage walk of Old Panjim. Lunch at an exclusive venue, return to the train heading to Mumbai. Dinner served onboard.

  8. Day 8

    Mumbai- The City of Dreams

    Early morning arrival in Mumbai, followed by lunch Bid farewell to the luxurious journey on Maharaja Express Southern Jewels.

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