The Deccan Odyssey

The Deccan Odyssey

THE DECCAN ODYSSEY
7 NIGHTS/ 8 DAYS
MUMBAI- JAIGADH-GANAPATIPULE-RATNAGIRI-SINDHUDURG-TARKALI-SAWNTWADI-GOA-PUNE-AURANGABAD-NASHIK-MUMBAI

DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY
MUMBAI
Departure Mumbai In the evening depart from CST Terminus. Wine and dine in the luxurious comforts of this train and whistle off on your royal voyage.

DAY 2 – THURSDAY
JAIGADH – GANAPATIPULE – RATANGIRI
Morning arrival at Bhoke railway station. Reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by a/c bus for Backwater Cruise up to the historical Jaigad Fort. Thereafter travel by road to Ganapatipule. Free time & lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort. Noon board the bus for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town. Visit the Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazaar. Board the train at Ratnagiri railway station.

DAY 3 – FRIDAY
SINDHUDURG – TARKARLI – SAWANTWADI
Morning arrival at Sindhudurg Nagari railway station. Departure by a/c bus to Malvan Jetty to see the 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 4 – SATURDAY
SAWANTWADI -GOA
Morning arrival at Karmali railway station in 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 Assisi 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 visit the Dona Paula & 250 years old House. Late in the evening board the train from Madgaon railway station.

DAY 5 – SUNDAY
GOA- PUNE
Morning arrival at Pune, the Erstwhile Capital of Maharashtra. Board the bus to visit the Mahatma Phule Mandai, the old central market, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Sir David Sasoon Synagogue built in 1867, the Osho International Commune. Lunch & free time at Hotel Le Meridian. Thereafter visit the Tribal Museum, Aga Khan Palace, a place where Mahatma Gandhi was incarcerated during freedom struggle presently converted in to a Museum dedicated to Gandhi family. Witness a Sound and Light Show at Shaniwarwada. Late in the evening board the train from Pune railway station.

DAY 6 – MONDAY
PUNE- AURANGABAD
Morning arrival at Aurangabad railway station. Proceed by road to witness the historical Daulatabad Fort, Ellora Caves, a World Heritage site. Lunch and Cultural programme at Hotel Taj. After lunch visit to the Shivaji Museum, Aurangabad Caves No. 7 & 8, Bibi-ka-Maqbara. 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 7 – TUESDAY
AURANGABAD -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. At noon board the train at Bhusawal 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 8 – WEDNESDAY
NASHIK -MUMBAI
Journey Ends. Enjoy the breakfast on board as the sun rises over the commercial capital of India. The royal journey is over, the memory of which, will live on forever.