subject: Deccan Odyssey A Luxury Train In India [print this page] As the wind whispers through the halo of legends crowning the land of the mighty Marathas, a lone majestic whistle blows its salutation of honour as it gracefully traverses this land of fantastic fantasy. Welcome to the mesmerizing Maharashtra, Goa, Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora aboard the luxurious Deccan Odyssey. It Starts From Mumbai. Following is Its Route.
Day 01 :
Departure in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji.Terminus Mumbai.
Day 02 :
Morning Alight at the Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station.Departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty. From Jetty boat ride up to Sindhudurg the Ocean Fort & one time naval base of Maratha empire. Return to jetty and proceed to Tarkarli beach resorts Tarkarli a virgin beach at the confluence of river Karli and Arabian Sea Lunch & free time at Tarkarli beach resort. Next, bus ride up to Dhamapur village. On way visit to Cashew factory.
At Dhamapur visit ancient temple of Goddess Bhagawati and Bharadi Devi situated on banks of beautiful lake. After this visit proceed by bus to board the train at Kudal Railway Station. Dinner onboard
Day 03 :
Morning arrival at Karmali Goa. The most frequented tourist spots in India Board the bus to reach Old Goa to witness;
the ruins of St. Augustine Church once largest cathedral in Goa. Basilica of Bom Jesus, this is 16th Century Church, the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier is enshrined here. Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi that began as a mosque but now is an archaeological museum for Goan antiques. Walk through Fontanhas, the Latin quarters at Panjim. Departure to Verna Railway Station for typical Goan lunch on board the train.Free time onboard. Evening depart by bus to beach hotel and enjoy Goan culture and traditional meals. Board the train from Madgaon railway station.
Day 04 :
Morning Arrival at Kolhapur City, known as Karveer or Dakshin Kashi of Maharashtra. Situated on the banks of river Panchaganga. Kolhapur is well known for its textiles and cottons, in particular Kolhapuri saris. But it is of course most famous for its jewellery and leather sandals and Kolhapuri chappals. The selected and famous items would be displayed in the stalls at the Shalini Palace so one can leisurely do shopping. At noon board the train at Kolhapur station. Lunch and Leisure time onboard.Dinner onboard.
Day 05 :
Morning Arrival at Daulatabad station.Proceed by road to visit; Majestic fort 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;Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul architecture. Evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station. Dinner onboard
Day 06 :
Noon arrive at Chandrapur Railway station. Board the bus for reaching to Tadoba Wildlife Sanctuary. Sanctuary tours by open jeeps.Tadoba Wildlife Sanctuary is among the most attractive sanctuary in the country. Evening return on Deccan Odyssey. Dinner onboard.
Day 07 :
Morning Arrival at Bhusawal railway station. Board the bus to reach Ajanta Caves.Renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta are World Heritage Site At noon board train at Jalgaon railway station. Proceed to Nashik. Lunch 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 Deolali railway station.Farewell dinner on-board.
