Deccan Odyssey - Luxury Train
Deccan
Odyssey is not merely a train but is the perfect fusion of the luxury with
the charm of train travel. An all inclusive luxury rail cruise with an
opportunity to view Maharashtra's staggering landscapes and visit
interesting tourist attractions along the way.
The Deccan Odyssey
opens a window to a little known region of India, with a rich heritage and a
colourful past. From pristine beaches to silent forts bearing mute testimony
of brave warriors and battles fought long ago. From the legends of the Gods
carved in black monolithic rock to opulent palaces evoking memories of
mighty kings.
Day 01: Wednesday
This
evening board the train at Chhatipatei Shivaji Terminus Mumbai (Bombay).
Dinner will be served on board the train. Overnight.
Day 02:
Thursday
Morning you will arrive at Bhoke Railway Station. After
breakfast you will proceed to Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by A/C bus for backwater
cruise up to historical Fort Jaigad. Later explore the finest beach along
the Konkan coast. Lunch will be served at Ganapatipule beach resort. The
sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town where you will visit Ratnadurg Fort,
Lokmanaya Tilak Smarak and time permitting Ratnagiri Bazaar will follow
lunch. Later board the train at Ratnagiri railway station. Dinner will be
served on board the train. Overnight.
Day 03: Friday
This morning you will arrive at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station. After
breakfast, proceed to Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg Sea Fort. Later
proceed to Tarkarli beach resort for lunch. Post lunch do the back water
cruise through the Tarkarli creek up to Kale 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. Dinner will be served
on board the train. Overnight.
Day 04: Saturday
This morning you will arrive at Karmali - Goa. It
is the most frequented tourist spot in India. Breakfast on board the train.
After breakfast board the bus and proceed to Old Goa to witness Basilica De
Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assissi. Later proceed to
Panjim for a short walk in the city and bazaar. That began as a mosque but.
Lunch will be served at Taj Fort Aguada Beach Resort. Post lunch proceed to
Dona Paula and 250 years old Mrs. Braganza house. Later in the evening board
the train from Madgaon. Dinner will be served on board the train. Overnight.
Day 05: Sunday
Morning arrive at Pune, the Erstwhile
capital of Maharashtra. Later board the bus to visit, Maharashtra Phule
Mandai, the old central market. Raja Dinkar Kalkar Musuem houses variety of
artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries. Also visit Sir David
Sasoon Synagogus built in 1867. The Osho International commune is one of the
biggest centers for meditation and spiritual growth. Lunch will be served at
Hotel Le Meridien. Later visit the tribal museum having collection of 2000
rare and precious articles related to trivial life. Also visit Aga Khan
Palace, a place where Mahatma Gandhi was incarcerated during the freedom
struggle presently converted into a museum dedicated to Gandhi family. Later
witness the sound and light show at Shaniwarwada. Later in the evening board
the train at Pune railway station. Dinner will be served on board the train.
Overnight.
Day 06: Monday
This morning arrive at
Aurangabad station. Post breakfast proceed to visit the Daykatabad Fort,
Ellora caves, a world heritage site having 34 cave temples dedicated to
three different religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Lunch will be
served at Taj Residency. A cultural show will be organized during the lunch.
Post lunch visit to Shivaji Museum, which houses weapons and antiques from
the great Maratha Empire. Also visit Aurangabad caves no. 7 & 8,
Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul
architecture. Later in the evening board the train at Aurangabad railway
station. Dinner will be served on board the train. Overnight.
Day 07: Tuesday
This morning you will arrive at Jalgaon railway
station. After breakfast board the bus to reach Fardapur resort. Proceed to
visit the 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 Bhusawal railway station and proceed to Nasik.
Lunch will be served on board the train. Post lunch you will visit
Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Wine and dine at the winery yard. Late
evening board the train at Nashik railway station. Overnight.
Day 08: Wednesday
Morning arrive at CST - Mumbai, where your
majestic journey ends.
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