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Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Destinations Covered: Mumbai - Jaigarh - Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg - Tarkali - Goa - Pune - Aurangabad - Ellora - Ajanta - Mumbai
Day 1: Arrival in Mumbai
Start your Deccan Odyssey Tours with arrival at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai to board the luxurious Deccan Odyssey Train. Traveling in one of the finest luxury train, with all the superb comforts like restaurants, spa, bars, plush cabins and rich interiors, is an experience of a lifetime. Have dinner aboard the luxury train and an overnight journey to Bhoke Railway Station. You won't even realize how the first day of your Deccan Odyssey Tours will pass on.
Day 2: Jaigarh - Ganapatipule - Ratnagiri - Bhatye Beach
Enjoy a splendid breakfast aboard the luxurious Deccan Odyssey, while watching the breathtaking countryside views. After arriving at Bhoke Railway Station, board the luxury coach that will take you to Rai Bhatgaon Jetty from where you can easily take a boat ride to the Jaigarh Fort. After enjoying a guided tour of the fort and its palaces and temples, leave for Ganapatipule, known as the famous beach resort on the Konkan coast. Afterwards take a luxury bus ride to Ratnagiri, the famous birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and Ratnadurga Fort. Later board the Deccan Odyssey and have dinner and an overnight journey to Sindhudurg Nagari railway station.
Day 3: Sindhudurg -Tarkali - Sawantwadi
Start the 3rd day of your Deccan Odyssey Tours by having a superb breakfast aboard the Deccan Odyssey as it arrives at the Sindhudurg Nagari railway station. Get down from the train and go for a guided sightseeing tour of Sindhudurg Sea Fort by luxury bus, Sawantwadi Town by bus and Tarkarli beach resort by jetty and backwater cruise. Also go for shopping at the Shilpagram and buy some really good stuff. Later board the Deccan Odyssey and enjoy the delicious and authentic Goan dinner and have an overnight journey to Karmali Railway Station.
Day 4: Goa
The 4th day of your Deccan Odyssey Tours will start with a great breakfast aboard the luxurious Deccan Odyssey as it arrives at the Karmali Railway Station. Get down from the train and head for a sightseeing tour of Old Goa that includes visit to the Basilica De Born Jesus, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Se Cathedral and the capital of Goa, Panjim. After having lunch go and relax at the beautiful Dona Paula Beach. In the evening go and board Deccan Odyssey at the Madgaon Railway Station for dinner and an overnight journey to Pune.
Day 5: Pune
Have a breakfast aboard the luxurious train as it arrives in Pune. Get down from the train and go for a sightseeing tour of Pune. Places like Mahatma Phule Mandai, the old central market, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Sir David Sasoon Synagogue, The Osho International Commune, Tribal Museum, Aga Khan Palace and the Sound and Light Show at Shaniwarwada are worth visiting in Pune. Again in the evening board the train and have dinner along with an overnight journey to Aurangabad.
Day 6: Aurangabad
Start the 6th day of the Deccan Odyssey Tours with a superb breakfast aboard the train as it arrives in Aurangabad. Get down from the train and head for a sightseeing tour of Aurangabad, medieval town that forms a base for exploring the artistic refinery and architectural splendor of Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Go for an excursion to Daulatabad Fort along with a stopover at the Ellora Caves by boarding a luxury bus. Let the exotic sculptures of Ellora Caves dating back to the 4th and 9th century, enchant you during your Deccan Odyssey Tours.
Board the luxury bus again to return to Aurangabad. After having lunch at the Taj Hotel, attend the cultural programs. Then proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city that includes visits to Shivaji Museum, Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, shopping at Paitani and Himroo showrooms. Again in the evening, board the Deccan Odyssey for dinner and an overnight journey to Jalgaon Railway Station.
Day 7: Ajanta & Nasik
Have a great breakfast aboard the Deccan Odyssey as it arrives at the Jalgaon Railway Station. Get down from the train and head for Fardapur resort by boarding a luxury bus. Relish some hot served snacks and chilled drinks at the beautiful resort before going on for an excursion to the Ajanta Caves located in the scenic Waghora valley. After returning to the Bhusawal Station by a luxury coach, board the Deccan Odyssey and have lunch while moving to Nasik. After arriving at Nasik, board the luxury coach that will take you to Sula Winery at Govardhan Park overlooking the beautiful Gangapur dam. Again in the evening get aboard the Deccan Odyssey for dinner and an overnight journey back to Mumbai.
Day 8: Mumbai
Start the last day of your Deccan Odyssey Tours by arriving at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Relish a delicious breakfast aboard the Deccan Odyssey before bidding it farewell. Then leave for the airport to board the flight back home or to your further destination.
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