An Insight Into The Splendor Of The South Itinerary

Splendor of the South offers guests one of the most enchanting ways of traversing across the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. This luxury train itinerary begins in  Bangalore and concludes back in Bangalore on the 8th day of the journey and  after having traveled across enticing southern cities such as Chennai, Madurai,  Kochi, and Pondicherry – just a few to name in the order. Let us, with this article, gain an insight into the royal itinerary of the train

On the first day of the tour, passengers aboard the Splendor of the South will travel from – Bangalore – Chennai. Enjoy being a guest in the Leela Palace Kempinski, a premier hotel in the city, before you assemble at the Bangalore Railway Station. The mesmerizing sojourn of the Splendor of the South itinerary waits to begin from here. A traditional welcome later one is escorted to their cabins in the most regal manner and the surprises then unfold, one after the other.

On the second day of the itinerary of the Splendor of the South, guests will arrive at Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu to visit its attractions and  to also enjoy the sights and sounds of Mamallapuram. Mamallapuram is popular for its ancient temples – the temple of Rathas, the Penance of Bhagirath, and the Shore Temple are a few of the most significant ones to name here. in Chennai one can visit attractions such as St. Mary’s Church, Saint Thomas  Cathedral, Fort St. George, and the Kapaleeshwarar Temple among others. Before you move out of here, do not miss to fest on some of the most mouth watering local culinary delights of the place.

On the 3rd day of the journey, guests will arrive in Pondicherry, a once French colony that has still retained several elements of the colonial ways of life.  Attractions one can visit across the cobbled streets of the city include Auroville, and Sri Aurobindo Ashram besides of course feasting on the glorious sights of the French styled mansions housed here. Later you will return to the luxury train, The Golden Chariot, to move ahead towards the next destination – Tiruchirapalli.

Day 4 of this enticing sojourn is categorically reserved for visiting the significant highlights of Tiruchirapalli (also called as Trichy) and Thanjavur.  Rock Fort temple, Mathrubhuteshwar Shrine, and the Ucchi Pillayar temple are  the best attractions of Trichy and Brihadeshwara temple, Alangudi temple,  Chandra Bagawan temple, and the Schwartz Church are the must visit destinations  in Thanjavur.

The last destination in Tamil Nadu, as a part of the Splendor of the South itinerary is Madurai that one can visit on the 5th day of the journey. Throughout the day one can visit attractions such as the Meenakshi temple, the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, and the Thiruparangundram temple.

On the 6th and the 7th day of the itinerary guests aboard this luxury train journey  can take a tour across the marvelous Indian state of Kerala. A blend of backwater amusement and beach delight is what waits to enthrall one here. A visit to Thiruvananthapuram, Poovar, Kochi, and Alleppey will complete the tour for you.

Splendor of the South strives to introduce to the guests, south Indian destinations in a never before way. Travel across these cities and get an insight into the rich traditional essence of the country.