Duration : 8 Days
Destinations Covered : Mumbai, Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Sindhudurg,
Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, Ajanta, Nasik
Deccan Odyssey, the royal luxury train, runs between
Mumbai, commercial capital of India, and Pune, the cultural hub of state.
The train operates weekly, from October to April. Apart from these two
cities, other prominent attractions of Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train Tour
Package are the caves of Ajanta Ellora, named as world heritage. The train
also stops in Goa, the most popular beach resort of India. You also get to
tour Jaigarh Fort, Sindhudurg, Aurangabad and Nasik.
Day 1
Undertake the train journey which is the synonymous of luxury and pleasure.
Report at the designated place and time (which would be conveyed to you
later). You would reach station with all your co-travellers. You would be
welcomed there in traditional way and board the train. You would take your
dinner in the train itself.
Day 2
First stop on this romantic journey is Jaigadh Jetty, located at the
foothills of the Jaigad Fort. Spectacular view of the ocean can be seen
standing atop the fort. The fort is the witness of many intriguing
historical tales.Beaches of Ganapatipule are an experience in themselves.
Day 3
Next day stops at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station, located on the tip of
Konkan. A luxury coach carries you to Malvan Jetty from the railway station.
A comfortable boat is arranged for you. While on boat ride enjoy fascinating
view of lush vegetation, colorful birds and caressing waves. After an
enchanting journey you would reach Sindhudurg Fort.
Day 4
The train chugs into Goa, the most popular seaside resort in India. Explore
the exotic destination visited by tourists from all around the world. Lush
surrounds the hamlets. White washed churches of Portuguese style stand on
red soil.
Day 5
The luxury train enters Pune, the erstwhile capital of Maratha kingdom,
next morning. Pune is also known as the cultural capital of the state. It is
a town where several poets, writers, singers and artists are born. Take your
breakfast in the train. And then venture into the town to explore Pune. The
monuments of the city hark back to centuries.
Day 6
Slicing along the rolling hills and impressive ruins of the past, the train
arrives in Aurangabad. Founded by Aurangzeb, the city has many monuments
related to Mughal history of India.
Day 7
The train would reach Jalgaon railway station and travel to Fardapur resort
in a luxury coach. You would reach the Waghora valley where the Ajanta Caves
are located. Older than Ellora caves (200 BC to 650 AD) they are sliced from
the volcanic lava of the Deccan Trap in a steep crescent shaped hillside.
Ajanta and Ellora have been designated as world heritage sites and provide
immense delight to the lovers of temple art.
Day 8
The train would reach Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. Take your
breakfast and venture out of the train. You can plan your travel in Mumbai
as you wish for the journey of Deccan Odyssey lasts here.
