The Deccan Odyssey – Maharashtra Splendor

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It will involve travelling on a luxurious an ultra comfortable train for 7 nights and 8 days. The journey will commence from Mumbai- India’ financial capital and will end at the same destination. In between, you will be visiting the historical and splendid Ajanta and Ellora caves of Nashik, followed by Kolhapur and the amazing beaches of Goa. In Goa, you will have a look at different styles of architecture and most of the old buildings will resemble Portuguese design philosophy. The mind blowing beaches, hills and waterfalls are the highlights of the tour.

Inclusions

A grand Indian welcome upon arrival
Hotel Accommodation as per preferred star category
Breakfast included for all days
Private air-conditioned car for sightseeing and transfers
English Speaking Chauffeur for the whole trip
All currently applicable taxes

07 Nights & 08 Days

India

India Tours by Interest

Luxury Train Tours

Mumbai

Destinations

Mumbai – Nasik – Ellora Caves – Ajanta Caves – Kolhapur – Goa – Ratnagiri– Mumbai

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Tour Plan

Day 01 : Mumbai (Saturday)

Upon your landing, you will be assisted and honored by our tour representative at the airport.Our representative will drive with you to the ChattrapatiShivaji Railway station to begin the luxurious Journey with Deccan Odyssey. Once you reached, you will enjoy a traditional welcome. Board the train after completing your check-in formalities and get into your prescribed royal cabins for the trip. Train will depart ChatrapatiShivaji stadium at 1530 hours. Dine in your deluxe train seeking pleasure. Train leaves for its first Royal step Nashik.

Day 02 : Nashik (Sunday)

Begin your morning with lavish breakfast onboard. Disembark the train and travel through bus towards PanchwatiGhat along with ancient temples of the place. Enjoy a walk around the banks of River Godavri. Later, drive to Grover Zampa vineyards to explore the vineyards of India.After your visit to the yards , enjoy your lunch and drive to railway station to board back your coaches as the train leaves for Aurangabad.Delight yourself with your favorite dishes in the dinner onboard.

Day 03 : Aurangabad (Monday)

Morning train arrives at Aurangabad. After having asavory breakfast on board, detrain to visit the limelight places of Aurangabad by road engraved with medieval history.The city is brimming with rich culture, historical attractions and famous Mughlai cuisine.VistthEllora Caves which in houses various monasteries and temples and Daulatabad Fort. Have lunch at luxurious hotel in the city. Later, visit the famous BibiKaMaqbara – sole illustration of Mughal architecture built by Aurangzeb’ son to pay homage to his mother Begum RabiaDurani. Explorethe nearby shopping complexes of the city. Return to your train , to travel further provided with delectable dinner on Deccan Odyssey.

Day 04 : Ajanta Caves (Tuesday)

Commence your day with lavish breakfast on board and train stops at its last Royal Destination. Arrive at Jalgaon Railway Station. Disembark your luxurious train and travel by road towards Ajanta Caves having, masterpieces of artistry and skills of Indians and thus recognized as the World’s Heritage site By UNESCO. Explore the place and drive to Jalgaon Railway Station to board your train followed by a lunch. Odyssey leaves for its next royal step – Kolhapur.Lay back and relax at your coaches followed by savor dinner at night .

Day 05 : Kolhapur (Wednesday)

Today, train makes a hault at Kohlapur Railway Station.Enjoy perfect morning breakfast onboard served with heavenly deserts. Deboard your train and travel by comfortable coaches towards New Palace; Shalini Palace belonged to Royal family showcasing antiques and majestic architecture work. Enjoy the performance of traditional martial art “MardaniKhel” at the palace.Continue your excursion toBhawaniMandap and Mahalaxmi Temple. Later drive back to the station to board your luxurious coaches and enjoy savory dinner onboard. Train will depart to its next destination –Goa.

Day 06 : Goa (Thursday)

Train enters to the refreshing state, Goa. Goa is a state with beautiful sand beaches and gauzy water all around. Have breakfast onboard and get down to travel by road through Fontainhas. Look through the majestic Portugese houses and Enjoy a leisurely walk through Fontainhas. Later, visit the St. Augustine Church and theShakahari Farms to quiz your knowledge about various spices and plants.Treat yourself with delicious lunch at the farms. Cherrish the Goan folk dance and life of the people over there. Thereafter, drive back to station to board back your train for dinner. Train departs for Ratnagiri.

Day 07 : Ratnagiri (Friday)

Begin your day watching beautiful scenic beauty outside the train as the train enters to its last royal step – Ratnagiri . It lies around the Konkan coast with fertile land and delicious Alphanso Mangoes. After having breakfast onboard, detrain to pay the visit to Ganpatipule Temple. Travel by road towards the temple.The temple is believed to have idol of Ganpati sprung through the land. Thereafter, lay back and relax at the beaches in the brimming sun. Travel to your train to have finger licking good lunch. Rest in your prescribed coaches and proceed to Mango Farms. Explore the planation processin the farms and the ‘wadas’ or the local Maharashtrian neighborhood. You can also visit the colourful markets of the town. Head back to Odyssey to have dinnerand train departs for Mumbai.