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| Day 1 - WEDNESDAY - ARRIVE MUMBAI |
Early morning arrival at Mumbai. You will be met at the airport by the Innovative destinations representative who will arrange your transfer to a city hotel for a short stay. In the afternoon transfer to the designated meeting point where you meet the train manager and check in for the train journey. Your baggage is collected by the train staff who ensure that it is delivered to you on board. Transfer to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai from where the train departs at 16.30 hrs.
Overnight is onboard the train.
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| Day 2 - THURSDAY - MUMBAI - BHOKKE - RATNAGIRI |
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Morning - Arrival at Bhokke Railway Station. Reach Rai Jetty by coach for boat cruise up to the historical fort of Jaigad. Watch a cultural programme on the boat which is performed by the local artists, followed by journey to explore one of the finest beaches along the Konkan coast, Ganapatipule.
Free time & lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort. In the late afternoon board your coach for Ratnagiri railway station. Enroute visit of the Lord Ganesha Temple.
Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station. Dinner onboard. |
| Day 3 - FRIDAY - SINDHUDURG - TARKARLI - SAWANTWADI |
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Morning - Alight at the Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station.
Departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg the Ocean Fort & one time naval base of Maratha empire. From jetty proceed to Tarkarli beach resort.
Tarkarli a virgin beach at the confluence to river Karli and Arabian Sea.
Lunch & free time at Tarkarli beach.
Next, romantic Back Water Cruise through the Tarkarli creek up to Walaval Jetty. Visit to ancient village temple of Laxmi Narayana, followed by visit to Sawantwadi town by A.C bus to witness fabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the "Shilpagrama" the art & craft centre in the town. Watch cultural programme performed by local artist.
Late in the evening board the train at Sawantwadi railway station. Dinner onboard.
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| Day 4 - SATURDAY - GOA |
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Morning arrival at Karmali - Goa. The most frequented tourist spots in India.
Board the coach to reach Old Goa to witness the ruins of St. Augustine Church - once the largest cathedral in Goa, Basilica of Bom Jesus - the 16th Century Church where the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier are enshrined here. Also visit the Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi that began as a mosque but now is an archaeological museum for Goan antiques. Visit to Fontanhas - the Latin quarters at Panjim.
Departure for a hotel for Lunch & Free time on the beach. In the evening board the train from Madgaon railway station. Dinner onboard.
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| Day 5 - SUNDAY - KOLHAPUR - PUNE |
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Morning - Arrival at Kolhapur City, known as Karveer or Dakshin Kashi of Maharashtra. Situated on the banks of river Panchaganga.
Board the bus to visit the New Palace - a royal palace partly converted into museum, Bhawani Mandap (The Town Hall) witness traditional Martial Art locally known as "Mardani Khel", An exquisitely carved Mahalaxmi Temple a temple of goddess Ambabai visited by millions pilgrims, Shalini Palace built of intricately carved black stone & Italian Marble stands on the west side of lake Rankala, watch cultural programme and visit to handicraft stalls for perfect memorabilia.
At noon board the train at Kolhapur station to depart for Pune. Lunch onboard. Leisure time till evening.
Evening arrive at Pune. Board the bus to visit Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries. Board the train from Pune railway station. Dinner is served on board and overnight stay.
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| Day 6 - MONDAY - DAULATABAD - ELLORA - AURANGABAD |
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Morning Arrival at Daulatabad station.
Proceed by road to visit the Majestic fort of Daulatabad.
Next stop is Ellora caves, a World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religion- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism. Lunch & free time.
After lunch move on to see the Bibi-ka-Maqbara - a replica of Taj Mahal and a grand piece of Moghul architecture. Optional: Back to train. Free time for shopping Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect memorabilia.
Evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station. Dinner onboard.
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| Day 7 - Tuesday - JALGAON - AJANTA - NASHIK |
Morning - Arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to reach Ajanta Caves.
Renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta a World Heritage Site to witness some of the finest paintings and sculptures of the second century AD. 'Bodhisattva Padmapani', 'Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara', The Birth of the Buddha' & 'Thousand Buddhas' are a few amongst the many fine murals & sculptures. At noon board train at Jalgaon railway station. Proceed to Nashik. Lunch is served on-board. Leisure Time onboard till evening.
Alight at Nashik Road railway station to board the bus for departure to Panchawati Ghat a holy place known for Kumbh Mela. Next, visit to Kala Ram Temple built in 1794.
Evening board the train at Nashik railway station. Farewell dinner on-board.
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| Day 8 - WEDNESDAY - MUMBAI CST |
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Morning - Arrival at CST - Mumbai. Our representative shall meet you at the Railway station and arrange transfer to hotel.
This afternoon a short tour of Mumbai city - a rich blend of East and West. The tour includes the 26 meters high British-built Arch " Gateway of India", Mumbai's landmark built to honour the visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911, the Marine Drive dubbed, as the Queen's Necklace is Mumbai's most popular promenades and a favourite sunset watching spotThe Kamla Nehru Park from where you have a picturesque view of the city , Hanging Gardens are so named since they are located on top of a series of tanks that supply water to Mumbai. Pass by the `towers of silence' the crematorium of the Parsis. Also visit Mani Bhawan a private house where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay when he visited Mumbai. It is now a museum and research library with 20,000 volumes.
Farewell dinner at a city restaurant before proceeding to the airport for the return flight home.
Journey Ends. |
| Facilities on board the Deccan Odyssey |
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13 Fully air-conditioned Deluxe Saloons - each with a combination of 4 twin bedded chambers with Channel Music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot and cold water, showers, wall to wall carpeting. Etc.
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All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos, moisturizers etc. are provided in the train.
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A well sticked bar serving wines, liquor and spirits of Indian and international brands. Mineral water is provided all through the journey.
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A souvenir Group photograph .
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Full ground transportation at all places by Air-conditioned coach & English speaking local guides in attendance.
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Two lavish and beautifully done restaurants Serve mouth watering Indian cuisine.
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Conference car with all amenities and connectivity designed to match the best if you wish to have conference on board .
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The Body Massage, facials, with Ayurvedic Oils and Steam bath is available to rejuvenate you. A Gymnasium is also there for your routine workouts.
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A complimentary bottle of wine courtesy the Deccan Odyssey in all the rooms.
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