Designed on the line of the Palace on Wheels, the Deccan Odyssey is a special train that provides you brilliant opportunity to explore the land of the brave Marathas (Maharashtra), heritage monuments of Ajanta & Ellora and the breathtaking beaches of Goa and Maharashtra. It is a royal journey with opportunity to explore rich cultural heritage and nature wealth of western India. The Deccan Odyssey Train is the joint venture of the Indian Railways and the Maharashtra Government.
The route starts from Mumbai (the capital city of Maharashtra) and travels to fascinating destinations like Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Kolhapur, Pune Nasik, Aurangabad, Ajanta, Ellora and finally back to Mumbai. You are hearty welcome to the royal Deccan Odyssey Train Tour in India. Travel across the western part of India by luxury tours in India. Explore cultural and natural wealth of western India on a royal Deccan Odyssey India train tour.
| Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days |
| Places Covered : Mumbai – Ratnagiri – Sindhudurg – Goa – Pune – Aurangabad – Ajanta/Ellora Caves – Nasik – Mumbai |
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Day 01 : Mumbai
Departure : 16.40 hrs
Ceremonial Welcome on arrival in Mumbai
India-Tourism.Ws representative assists to transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
The train leaves CST in the evening at 16.40 hrs for Bhoke Railway Station
Tea and Dinner will be served on board the train
Day 02 : Ratnagiri
Arrival : 07.40 hrs & Departure: 16.00 hrs
Breakfast will be served on board the train
Proceed to Rai Jetty by an air-conditioned bus
Enjoy a boat cruise from Rai Jetty to Jaigarh Fort
Leave for Ganapatipule by road
Explore finest beach along the Konkan Coast on the way to Ganapatipule
Enjoy beach activities and take lavish lunch at a Beach Resort
Proceed to Ratnagiri Town by bus
Visit Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Memorial and Ratnagiri Bazaar
Leave for Ratnagiri Railway Station to board the Deccan Odyssey
Dinner will be served on board the train
Have peaceful and overnight stay on this luxury train
Day 03 : Sindhudurg
Arrival : 08.25hrs & Departure: 20.00 hrs
Arrive this morning at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway Station
Depart for Malvan Jetty by AC Luxury Bus
Visit the famous Sindhudurg Sea Fort by boat ride
Leave for Tarkali Beach Resort for beach activities and lunch
Enjoy a boat ride in Tarkarli Creek to Kalsa Jetty
Leave for Sawantwadi by a bus
Enjoy shopping at Shilpagrama Crafts Village
Return back to Sawantwadi Railway Station
Dinner and overnight stay will be on board the luxury train
Day 04 : Goa
Arrival: 07.30hrs & Departure: 17.15 hrs
Arrive at Karmali Railway Station this morning
Enjoy sightseeing of important tourist places in Old Goa by bus
Attractions: Basilica of Born Jesus Church, Se Cathedral Church and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, a museum for Goan antiques
Proceed to Panjim (Capital of Goa) by bus
Have lavish lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort
Go to see beautiful beach Dona Paula
Also visit the Fontanhas, the Latin quarters at Panjim
Board train from Malgaon Railway Station
Train departs for overnight journey to Pune
Dinner and overnight stay will be on board the train Deccan Odyssey
Day 05 : Pune
Arrival : 08.15hrs & Departure: 15.00 hrs
Arrive this morning in Pune – the Cultural Capital of Maharashtra
Visit to the Kelkar Museum by bus
The museum houses a variety of artifacts of the 17th-19th centuries
Visit the world famous Osho Ashram – centre for meditation & spiritual growth
Have lavish lunch at Hotel Le Meridian
Visit the tribal museum having collection of about 1980 rare & precious articles related to the tribal life
Drive past Synagogues and visit the Aga Khan Palace, a museum dedicated to Gandhi Family
Enjoy Sound & Lights Show at Shaniwarwada
Board the train at Pune Station – Train departs for Aurangabad
Dinner and overnight stay will be on board the train
Day 06: Aurangabad
Arrival: 08.30hrs & Departure: 18.00 hrs
Arrive this morning in Aurangabad – an important tourist destination in Maharashtra
Later, board the luxury bus to visit the historical Daulatabad Fort.
Visit the world famous Ellora Caves, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ellora houses 34 cave temples dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
Have lunch at Hotel Taj and visit the Shivaji Museum – the museum houses weapons and antiques of the great Maratha Empire
Also visit the famous Bibi Ka Makabara (a replica of Taj Mahal)
In the evening, board the train at Aurangabad Station – Train departs for next destination
Day 07 : Ajanta Caves – Nashik
Arrival : 08.00hrs & Departure: 22.30 hrs
Arrive this morning at Jalgaon Railway Station
Visit the world famous heritage sites of Ajanta Caves (World Heritage Site) by bus
See some of the beautiful paintings & sculptures of 2nd – 7th centuries
Board train at Bhusawal Railway Station and proceed to Nashik
Visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard at Nashik
After farewell dinner you will be transferred to Mumbai
Day 08 : Mumbai
Arrival : 08.15hrs
Breakfast will be served onboard the train. Arrive in Mumbai this morning. Here your journey of lifetime comes to its conclusion.
