Destinations Covered
by Luxury
"Deccan Odyssey"
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| DAY 1 - (Wednesday)
Mumbai Journey |
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The time has come for you to undertake a
journey way back in time. Welcome to Mumbai, a city of dreams that 300 years ago was an
agglomeration of seven islands.
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| DAY 2 -
(Thursday) Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri and Bhatye Beach. |
This romantic
rail journey brings you
to Jaigad Jetty, situated at the foothills of the Jaigad Fort. And at a short distance
stands the legendary Jaigad Fort, high and proud on a cliff with a spectacular view of the
ocean and Ganapatipule, the next destination.
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| DAY 3 -
(Friday) Sindhudurg. Tarkarli. Sawantwadi. |
Next day the train chugs in to the tip of the
Konkan coast, Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station. A luxury AC bus transfers you to Malvan
Jetty from the station. Settle in a comfortable boat, arranged just for you, and enjoy the
mesmerizing view of flora, birds and caressing waves on the ride to Sindhudurg Fort.
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| Day 4 - (Saturday) Goa |
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As the train pulls in to Goa, get ready to
explore an exotic destination frequented by tourists from all corners of the globe.
Brilliant lush green fields surrounding village and hamlets, white washed churches
standing out against occasional empty patches of startling red soil.
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| Day 5 -
(Sunday) Pune |
Next morning, the royal train
pulls into Pune, the erstwhile capital of Maratha. Also known as the cultural capital of
the state, it is hometown of famous poets, writers, singers and artists. After a royal
breakfast in the train, step out to discover this early home of Shivaji, the great Maratha
warrior.
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| Day 6 - (Monday)
Aurangabad Journey |
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Next morning, travelling along the rolling
hills and picturesque ruins of the past, you travel way back in time to Aurangabad.
Founded by Aurangzeb, Aurangabad's heritage is rich and varied.
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| Day 7 -
(Tuesday) Ajanta & Nasik Tour |
Alight at Jalgaon railway station
and travel to Fardapur resort. After a royal break fast depart for T-Junction in a luxury
AC bus. Board the MSRTC eco-friendly bus and it's time to travel back in time. Soon, you
will find yourself surrounded by dramatic views of the Waghora valley where the Ajanta
Caves are located. Older than the Ellora caves (200 BC to 650 AD) they are also cut from
the volcanic lava of the Deccan Trap in a steep crescent shaped hillside.
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| Day 8 -
(Wednesday) Mumbai / Bombay Tour |
Enjoy the breakfast on board as
the sun rises over the commercial capital of India. Alight at the Chhatrapati Shivaji
Terminus in the morning enriched with the rich legacy of this land. The royal journey is
over, but the memory of which, will live on forever.
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