Deccan Odyssey
As the wind whispers through the halo of legends crowning the land of the mighty Marathas, a lone majestic whistle
blows its salutation of honour as it gracefully traverses this land of fantastic fantasy. Welcome to the mesmerizing
Maharashtra experience aboard the luxurious DECCAN ODYSSEY.
The weeklong Deccan Odyssey tour includes several exotic destinations covering the vast expanse of Maharashtra
and a pinch of Goa - Mumbai, Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora.
Experience the finest and the best of train journeys of the world. The Deccan Odyssey is much more than a mere
luxury train cruise. It's a 'classical odyssey' of time beyond the realms of the present. Welcome aboard!
Facilities- Deccan Odyssey Experience the finest and the best of train journeys of the world. The Deccan Odyssey
is much more than a mere luxury train cruise. It's a 'classical odyssey' of time beyond the realms of the present.
Welcome aboard! . . .
ACCOMMODATION 13 fully airconditioned deluxe saloons, each a combination of 4 twin bedded chambers with channel
music, intercom, CD/MP3 player, attached toilets, running hot and cold water, shower, wall to wall carpeting and other
amenities
MEALS ::
An exotic array of dishes to choose from various cuisines, which are available on the Deccan Odyssey
WINE/BEER ::
A complimentary bottle of wine courtesy the Deccan Odyssey in all the rooms.
BAR ::
A well stocked bar serves wine, liquor and spirits of Indian and International Brands, to keep you in `high spirits'
RESTAURANT ::
Two lavish and beautifully done restaurants: Serve mouth watering Indian cuisines that would definitely make way to your
heart through your stomach.
DAY 01 Wednesday : Mumbai
Departure in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai
DAY 02 Thursday : Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri and Bhatye Beach
Morning - Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station. Reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by AC bus for Back Water Cruise up to
historical fort Jaigad. Board the bus to explore finest beach along the Konkan coast. Free time & lunch at
Ganapatipule beach resort. Noon board the bus for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town.
Visit to Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazaar. Board the train at Ratnagiri
Railway station
DAY 03 Friday : Sindhudurg. Tarkarli. Sawantwadi
Morning - Arrival at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station. Departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg
Sea Fort. From jetty proceed to Tarkarli beach resort for lunch & free time.
After lunch Back Water Cruise through the Tarkarli creek up to Kalse Jetty followed by visit to Sawantwadi town
by bus to witness fabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the "Shilpagrama" in the town.
Late in the evening board the train at Sawantwadi railway station
DAY 04 Saturday : Goa
Morning arrival at Karmali - Goa. The most frequented tourist spots in India. Board the bus to reach Old Goa to witness; Basilica De Born Jesus, Se Cathedral, Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, that began as a mosque but now is an archaeological museum for Goan antiques. Proceed to Panjim by bus. Free time for short walk in city and bazaar followed by lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort. After lunch visits to; Dona Paula & 250 years old House. Late in the evening board the train from Madgaon railway station.
DAY 05 Sunday : Pune
Morning - Arrival at Pune, the Erstwhile Capital of Maharashtra. Board the bus to visit;
Mahatma Phule Mandai, the old central market. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum houses variety of artifacts of the 17th,
18th & 19th Centuries. Sir David Sasoon Synagogues built in 1867.
The Osho International Commune is on of the biggest centre for mediation and spiritual growth.
Lunch & free time at Hotel Le Meridien. The Tribal Museum having collection of 2000 rare and precious articles related
to tribal life. Aga Khan Palace, a place where Mahatma Gandhi was incarcerated during freedom struggle presently
converted in to a Museum dedicated to Gandhi family.
Witness Sound and Light Show at Shaniwarwada. Late in the evening board the train from Pune railway station.
DAY 06 Monday : Aurangabad
Morning Arrival at Aurangabad station. Proceed by road to witness; Historical fort Daulatabad.
Ellora caves, a World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religion- Hinduism, Buddhism &
Jainism. Lunch and Cultural programme at Hotel Taj. After lunch visit to;
Shivaji Museum with weapons and antiques from the great Maratha Empire.
Aurangabad Caves No. 7 & 8 Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul architecture.
Free time for shopping Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect memorabilia.
Late in the evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station.
DAY 07 Tuesday : Ajanta & Nashik
Morning - Arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to reach Fardapur resort.
After break fast proceed to visit renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta a World Heritage Site to witness some of the finest
paintings and sculptures of the second century AD.
At noon board the train at Bhusalwal railway station. Proceed to Nashik. Lunch on-board.
Arrival at Nashik railway station Departure to visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Wine and dine at the winery
yard. Late in the night board the train at Nashik railway station.
DAY 08 Wednesday : Mumbai
Morning - Arrival at CST - Mumbai. Journey Ends
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