Experience
the mind blowing and breathtaking surroundings of Maharashtra, aboard the
luxurious Deccan Odyssey. The Deccan Odyssey or say the "Palace on
Wheels of Maharashtra", is India's newest luxury train, for the
ultimate satisfaction of the tourist coming to Maharashtra. Deccan Odyssey
is the Royal Indian train that has been bench-marked against the best luxury
trains in the world - like the Blue Train of South Africa, The Orient
Express of Europe and the Eastern and Oriental of South East Asia. If
Rajasthan is graced by the royal Palace on Wheels, Maharasthra echoes
majestically with the Deccan Odyssey. The Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train
project is a joint venture of the Ministry of Railway, Government of India
and the State Government of Maharashtra.
Offering a train journey fancied in luxury, the luxury train Deccan Odyssey
transports its guests on an unforgettable sojourn of a land shining in
myriads of grandeur - serene beaches, magnificent forts & palaces, and
heavenly tales etched in massive rocks. The royal journey on Deccan Odyssey
takes you on a week long trip to some of the best places in Maharashtra,
namely Mumbai, Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Pune, Aurabgabad,
Nasik, Etc.
The Deccan Odyssey's absolute luxury is a sight to behold. Everything in
the train reflects the ways of Indian royalty. Each coach is named after
some of the best places and forts of Maharashtra. And with lavish interiors,
delectable cuisines and great sites to perceive, this journey will surely
engrave some golden memories in every traveler's mind.
Enjoy an extravagant vacation exploring a land of a thousand facets, on
board the finest and the best of train journeys of the world. A journey in
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.
Full
Tour : 7 Nights/8 Days Ex.Mumbai(Bombay)
Note : You may book minimum part 3 Nights journey also viz
.Mumbai/Goa etc
Welcome aboard the Central India version of Palace on wheels,departing
weekly from Mumbai (every Wednesday from October to April) & amongst
others covers Golden Beaches of Goa,World Heritage site of Ajanta-Ellora
Cave Temples ,Sewagram Ashram of Mahtama Gandhi. On Deccan Odyssey Luxury
Train,you have choice to book Deluxe Cabins Or Presidential Suites &
avail on-board facilities of Bar lounge,Spa,Gymnasium,Business
Centre,Conference Saloon & Dining cars.
The total trip is for 7 Nights/8 Days,but you have option to book minimum 2
nights part journey also viz. from Mumbai to Goa
Day 01 : Wednesday
MUMBAI Depart
Report by 3.00 p.m at Check-in Counter of Deccan Odyssey train /MTDC at
Chhatrapati Shivaji Rail Terminus(South Mumbai,Fort Area) & after
traditional welcome,be escorted to your respective cabins.Train departs by
4.30 p.m.
Day 02 : Thursday
ISLAND SEA FORT & BEACH visit
Morning
enjoy boat ride to visit 17th century built Sea Fort of Sindhurg,spread over
48 acres on a rocky island. Afternoon at leisure at Tarkarli -a virgin beach
at the confluence of river Karli and Arabian Sea. On way back to the Railway
Station visit,Cashew Factory & ancient hindu temple
Day 03 : Friday
GOA
Morning visit 16th century built churches of Old Goa,where mortal remains
of St. Francis Xavier are enshrined.
Return to comforts of the luxury train for lunch & rest.
Evening enjoy cultural program and traditional Goan cuisine at Beach resort
hotel
Day 04 : Saturday
PRIDE OF MAHARASHTRA - Kolhapur Town
Morning arrive at Kolhapur -an ancient city, famous for its food, headwear,
footwear, jewellery, wrestling and religious connections. Proceed to visit
19th century built Royal Palace & museum housing rare paintings and
artifacts.Later visit exquisitely carved Mahalaxmi Hindu Temple. Witness
traditional Martial Art Cultural Programme locally known as “Mardani
Khel”.Time free to shop for Kolhapuri cotton saris,local
jewellery,leather sandals and Kolhapuri chappals.
Return to Deccan Odyssey train for lunch & train departs for Aurangabad
.Afternoon & evening at leisure.
Day 05 : Sunday
AURANGABAD & ELLORA CAVE TEMPLES
Morning excursion to Aurangabad hill fort ,where capital of India was once
shifted from Delhi ,by maverick King Sultan Mohammed bin Tughlak in 14th
century.
Next stop is World Heritage Site of Ellora Cave temple
complex-sculpted over a perod of 600 years & dedicated to three
different faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.
Afternoon visit Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal & time free for
shopping.in Aurangabad town.
Day 06 : Monday
WILDLIFE RESERVE & MAHATMA GANDHI ASHRAM
Morning
excursion to Tadoba National Park and Andhari wildlife Santuary ,-home to
Indian bison, Tigers,Sambar, Gaur, Chinkara, , Wild dog, Hyena, Jackals
,Python, monitor lizard ,crocodiles & a varied diversity of Migratory &
Water Birds.
Afternoon visit Mahatma Gandhi ashram at Sevagram or the 'Village of
Service'. Gandhiji made this his home in later years and momentous political
decisions taken during India's freedom struggle were made here.
Day 07 : Tuesday
AJANTA CAVES & NASIK PILGRIMAGE TOWN
Morning excursion to renowned Buddhist cave temples of Ajanta-a World
Heritage Site. Witness some of the finest paintings and sculptures ,some of
them dating back to second century B.C.
Late afternoon walk through narrow streets of Nashik temple town, situated
on the banks of the Godavari River & one of the holiest places for
Hindus from all over the world.
Day 08 : Wednesday
MUMBAI Return
Train returns back to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Rail Terminus by 0745 am &
check-out after early breakfast by 0815 hrs. Tour ends
