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Train Tour ģ The Deccan Odyssey |
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THE DECCAN ODYSSEY
(7 Nights & 8 Days) |
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MUMBAI - JAIGAD - GANAPATIPULE - RATNAGIRI - BHATYE - SINDHUBURG
- TARKALI - SAWANTWADI - GOA - PUNE - AURANGABAD - AJANTA - NASHIK
- MUMBAI |
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Day 01 - Mumbai
Tour starts from Mumbai, a city of dreams that 300 years ago was
an agglomeration of seven islands. Modern, yet preserving its
antiquities as a short drive through the city will reveal. Board
the train in the evening at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, one of
Mumbaišs most famous gothic landmarks. Wine and dine in comfort as
the train sets about its voyage. |
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Day 02 - Jaigad - Ganapatipule - Ratnagiri - Bhatye
Alight at Ukshi station and enjoy a
short ride to Rai jetty. Cut through the backwaters, accompanied
by exotic birds, to historical Jaigad Fort, high on a cliffside
overlooking the ocean. View Konkan village life, unreachable by
road. Travel to Ganapatipule by road, a scenic drive. On arrival
feast on a vast spread of Konkanš cuisine, spending time with
local people. Visit the holy temple shrine dedicated to Lord
Ganesh and walk the beach amongst swaying palms. Head out to
Ratnagiri by air-conditioned coach. This was the internment home
of the last king of Burma. Visit Lokmanya Tilak Smarak, Rtanaburg
Fort followed by a swim off Bhatye beach. Depart in the evening on
the next stage of our journey. |
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Day 03 - Sindhuburg - Tarkali - Sawantwadi
Travel to the tip of the Konkan
coast arriving at Sudhuburg Nagari station. Travel to Sundhuburg
Fort by boat. On arrival walk the two-mile long rampart walls with
views of the open sea. Head to Tarkali beach by luxury coach, a
virgin beach at the confluence of the River Karli. Enjoy a
Malvaniš lunch at MTDC Beach resort. Take a ferry ride up the
Tarkali Creek moving on to Sawantwadi by coach, the entrance point
to Goa and home to the Chitar Ali and Jagannathrao Bhosale Garden.
You may also visit Shilpa Gram village to watch local craftsmen go
about their work. A traditional meal on board the train during the
evening as we head for Goa. |
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Day 04 - Goa
Morning arrival in Goa, home to
Indiašs finest beaches, jungle clad hills and ancient
architecture. Take a walk amongst and amidst the ruins of Old Goa
visiting the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Cathedral and the Church
of St. Francis of Assissi, now an archaeological museum. Move on
to Priol, home to one of the Mangeshi Temples. A boat cruise down
the Mandovi river follows featuring entertainment and Goan
delicacies. Visit Fontanhas, the latin quarter of Panjim, Goašs
capital, followed by Dona Paula, a small palm fringed beach. In
the evening head back to the station for wining and dining on
board. |
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 Day 05 - Pune
Morning arrival in Pune, former
capital of the Marathas and home to poets, writers and artists.
Following breakfast the first stop is Phule Mandia, the old
central market. We then visit Rajar Kelkar museum, a Rajasthani-style
building with some interesting artefacts dating from the 17th,
18th and 19th centuries. Next is the Iyengar Yoga Institute,
famous the world over. After lunch at the Taj Blue Diamond we
visit the Osho Ashram commune, focusing on meditation. Next comes
the tribal museum and the David synagogue. Board a luxury coach to
visit the Aga Khan Palace, an historical monument where Gandhi and
his wife were imprisoned. In the evening comes the light and sound
show at the Shaniwarwada Palace. A sumptuous meal is prepared on
board the train prior to departure for Aurangabad. |
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Day 06 - Aurangabad
Following breakfast on the train
board a luxury coach to visit the fortress of Daulatabad. Next
stop is the world famous Ellora Caves, a world heritage site
consisting of a series of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist caves
originating from the 7th to the 14th centuries. Return to
Aurangabad for lunch before visiting the Shivaji museum followed
by the Aurangabad Caves and the Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, a replica of the
Taj Mahal. Return to the train for an evening meal and departure
to our next port of call. |
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Day 07 - Ajanta - Nashik
After breakfast alight at Jalgaon
station for a visit to the Ajanta Caves, which date from the 3rd
to the 7th centuries. The caves contain some of the finest
buddhist murals and sculptures ever found. We return to Jalgaon
station to board the train for Nashik where we depart for the Sula
winery at Govardhan park visiting the vineyards along the way.
Wine and dine in comfort as the sun sets before heading back to
Nashik Road station to board the train to Mumbai. |
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Day 08 - Mumbai
Enjoy breakfast on board as we
arrive in Mumbai, Indiašs commercial capital. Alight at
Chhatrapati Shivaji rail terminus as the tour draws to its
conclusion. |
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