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Maharashtra Splendor

Mumbai – Nashik - Aurangabad (Ellora Caves) - Ajanta Caves - Kolhapur - Goa - Sindhudurg – Mumbai
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Duration

7 Nights / 8 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Overview

One of the leading luxury trains, Deccan Odyssey is all set to take you on an 8-day royal journey through the most beautiful destinations of India. The itinerary includes visit to the Wine capital of India- Nashik, colorful Kolhapur, India’s party capital- Goa, Aurangabad and Jalgaon known for housing UNESCO World Heritage Sites Ajanta & Ellora Caves and the holy city of Ratnagiri. Get ready to travel through the most colorful side of India in a royal passage. Welcome to the Deccan Odyssey.

Highlights

  • Observe Hindu rituals at Godavari Ghat.
  • Take a tour of the one of the finest Indian wine producing vineyards, Grover Zampa vineyards, Nashik .
  • Visit Ajanta and Ellora Caves, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Explore Kolhapur's history with a visit to New Palace Museum.
  • Seek blessings at Mahalakshmi temple.
  • Savor traditional Goan feast.
  • Enjoy a stroll at the beautiful Konkan coast- Ratnagiri.

Itinerary

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Day-1: Mumbai (Arrival)
Day-1: Mumbai (Arrival)

Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey.Assemble at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus at around 16:40 hours to complete the registration process and check in formalities for the Maharashtra Splendor journey. Enjoy a traditional welcome and later savor a refreshing welcome drink.

After completing all the formalities, settle in as the Deccan Odyssey leaves from Mumbai to Nashik.Enjoy dinner onboard and stay overnight.

Day-2: Nashik
Day-2: Nashik

Deccan Odyssey reaches the holy city of Nashik this morning. Munch your breakfast onboard and then disembark to enjoy a stroll along the Godavari Ghats. Observe different Hindu rituals being performed at the Ghat.

Further, walk through the market set by the Ghats. Right from vegetables to cow dung cakes, lentils to dried seafood, everything is sold in the market.

Later, drive towards Grover Zampa vineyards and take a tour into the one of the finest Indian wine producing vineyards. Have a look at the vines lined up with Chenin, Chardonnay and Shiraz grapes.

The tour gives you an insight of the ancient methods- 'méthode traditionnelle' that are still used for preparing the best sparkling wines in India. The sommelier at the vineyard will serve you from the finest collections of white, red, rose and sparkling wines. Pair your favorite wine with some delicious food.

After enjoying your lunch, get back to the Deccan Odyssey, as it will leave for Aurangabad. Dinner on board & Stay overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 18:30)

Day-3: Aurangabad – Ellora Caves
Day-3: Aurangabad – Ellora Caves

This morning, Deccan Odyssey enters Aurangabad, the industrial town of Maharashtra. Taking its name from the last Great Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, the city features Mughal culture in every nook and corner. Savor your breakfast onboard and then disembark. Start driving towards Ellora Caves, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the star attraction of Aurangabad.

One of the finest examples of cave temple architecture in India, the site of Ellora Caves has 34 rock-cut shrines that represent Buddhist, Jain and Hindu art that date back to the 4th and 5th centuries AD. There 12 Buddhist caves to the south, 17 Hindu caves in the center and 5 Jain caves to the north.

The star attraction of the caves is Kailash temple, which is believed to be a replica of Lord Shiva's celestial abode on Mt. Kailash. Enjoy lunch onboard as the Deccan Odyssey.

Lay back and relax with your favorite cocktails from the bar onboard. Follow this by some delicious food and take rest. Deccan Odyssey leaves for Jalgaon where you get to visit the spectacular Ajanta Caves.Dinner on board & Overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 14:30)

Day-4: Ajanta Caves
Day-4: Ajanta Caves

As you treat yourself to delicious breakfast onboard, the Deccan Odyssey arrives at Jalgaon station. Disembark and start driving to Ajanta Caves, another UNESCO World Heritage site.

The site has 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves that are beautifully carved and feature sculptures and paintings of Buddhist religious art. These paintings and sculptures depict universal pictorial art. Savour lunch onboard the Deccan Odyssey as it leaves for the colourful city of Kolhapur.

Take some rest for the day and enjoy recreational activities onboard. Watch a movie, enjoy a game of carrom, or get a relaxing massage in the spa on board. In the evening, enjoy your favourite drink with dinner. Dinner on board & Overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 14:30)

Day-5: Kolhapur
Day-5: Kolhapur

Have a look at the surroundings of Maharashtra as the Deccan Odyssey rolls into the city of Kolhapur. Relish breakfast onboard and spend some time at leisure. Disembark for a city tour of Kolhapur after having your lunch onboard.

Pay a visit to the New Palace Museum, a beautiful octagonal Palace that dates back to the 19th century. Flip back the pages of Kolhapur's history with the architecture of the palace. Visit the Town Hall Museum, which is a somber neo-Gothic building. Go for some shopping at the local market of Kolhapur.

Buy yourself a pair of beautifully handcrafted Kolhapuri chappals, the main attraction of the city. Leave for your special venue where you will be served tea. Enjoy Lavanya Sandhya, a folk performance. Seek blessings at Mahalakshmi temple, 1300 year old temple, also known as Shakti Pethas.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakti, the consort of Lord Vishnu. Post this, witness a traditional martial arts performance called 'Mardani Khel'. Return back to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner. The Deccan Odyssey departs for India's party capital, Goa. Dinner on board & Overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 19:30)

Day-6: Goa
Day-6: Goa

Today, you arrive in India's most happening state, Goa. Have your breakfast and then get down and begin with Goa's sightseeing tour. Drive to Fontainhas, the Latin Quarters in Panjim that has some well-preserved houses built in complete Portuguese style of architecture.

Explore the culture and architecture of the Portuguese with UNESCO World Heritage Walk around Fontainhas. Thereafter, leave for Ribandar, the erstwhile capital of Goa. Take a walk through ancient churches and the ruins of the St. Augustine tower which was once the pride of Goa.

Enjoy a drive to the Sahakari spice plantation for a traditional Goan feast which is a meal taking major influence from 400 years Old Portuguese rule. Feni, shrimps, kingfish and mackerel are most important portions of the meal.

After lunch, enjoy a Goan folk performance and a tour of the spice plantation. Take a sneak peek into Goan life with a visit to an Old Portuguese house. Go back to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner as it departs leaves for Ratnagiri.

Have a look at one of the most scenic railway route as the Deccan Odyssey transverses through the Konkan region. Dinner on board.Overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 19:30)

Day-7: Sindhudurg
Day-7: Sindhudurg

On day 7 of the journey, the train enters Sindhudurg, placed on a rugged island, just off the coast of Malvan. Savor breakfast on-board the train.

Later, disembark the Deccan Odyssey for exploring the holy town of Sindhudurg. Back to the luxury train for lunch, followed by second leg of sightseeing.

Return to the train in the evening. As the train starts its journey back to Mumbai, enjoy dinner.Overnight stay on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 18:00)

Day-8: Mumbai (Departure)
Day-8: Mumbai (Departure)

This early morning, have your breakfast and disembark at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai. Say goodbye to your royal passage the Deccan Odyssey as your beautiful journey comes to an end.

Note

• Check-in venue is subject to change with prior intimation.
• All arrival and departure timings are approximate and subject to change by the Indian Railways.


Price Table

Tariff For Season 2024-25

Per Cabin Per Journey Price For 7 Nights / 8 Days Journey

ROOM TYPE

SINGLE OCCUPANCY

TWIN/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

02 CHILDREN
(in a separate Cabin)

Deluxe Cabin

$ 8,330

$ 11,900

Price On Request

Presidential Suite

$ 17,850

$ 17,850

Price On Request


Tariff For Season 2025-26

Per Cabin Per Journey Price For 7 Nights / 8 Days Journey

ROOM TYPE

SINGLE OCCUPANCY

TWIN/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

02 CHILDREN
(in a separate Cabin)

Deluxe Cabin

$ 9,330

$ 13,300

Price On Request

Presidential Suite

$ 20,000

$ 20,000

Price On Request

#Booking a DELUXE cabin with DOUBLE BED shall attract a premium of USD 625 + GST


Schedule

Maharashtra Splendor Schedule For Season 2024-25 & 2025-26

Month

Departure Dates

September, 2024

21

October, 2024

12

November, 2024

09

December, 2024

14

March, 2025

22

May, 2025

03

September, 2025

06, 13, 20

November, 2025

08

December, 2025

13

January, 2026

17

March, 2026

21

May, 2026

02



Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation in double / twin bedded cabin with en suite bathrooms
  • Soft Beverages during meals(B, L,D)
  • Valet Service
  • Still Camera fees
  • Guided off train excursions and game drives as illustrated in the itinerary - inclusive of entrance fees, park fees, transport and services of an English speaking local guide
  • Taxes, Insurance , Gratuities
  • Laundry, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft beverages during non meal hours
  • Video and professional Still Camera fees
  • Arrival and Departure transfers
  • International and Domestic air tickets
  • Pre and Post tour accommodation and any tour extensions unless specifically mentioned as a part of the journey
Starts From $8330 *
*Per Cabin Per Journey

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