Welcome to the mesmerizing Maharashtra experience aboard the luxurious DECCAN ODYSSEY. If the Palace On wheels is a gem for Rajasthan and Agra tour, Deccan Odyssey is regarded yet another jewel of the Indian railways and rightly so it is known as the Palace On Wheels of Maharashtra. Once on board you get to feel the Royalty all over the train. The services and facilities offered on board befit kings and emperors. A journey on board Deccan Odyssey promises to be an extravaganza which is never bereft of romance and irresistible allure.
The Deccan Odyssey tour starts on every Wednesday of the week from Chattarpati Shivaji, Mumbai. Month of Operation: September to April
1. Traditional meet and greet service by garland
2. Take a backwater cruise on Shastri River from to Jaigarh jetty to reach the historical Jaigarh fort
3. Enjoy the compelling view of flora, birds and caressing waves on the ride to Sindhudurg Fort.
4. Back Water journey through the Tarkarli creek up to Kalse Jetty
5. Enjoy Mardaani Khel’ performance, especially organized for guests
6. Experience the Ajanta Ellora Caves.
Welcome to the mesmerizing Maharashtra experience aboard the luxurious DECCAN ODYSSEY. If the Palace On wheels is a gem for Rajasthan and Agra tour, Deccan Odyssey is regarded yet another jewel of the Indian railways and rightly so it is known as the Palace On Wheels of Maharashtra. Once on board you get to feel the Royalty all over the train. The services and facilities offered on board befit kings and emperors. A journey on board Deccan Odyssey promises to be an extravaganza which is never bereft of romance and irresistible allure.
DEPARTURE FROM MUMBAI , WEDNESDAY
DAY 01
1640hrs: Embark on from C.S.T (Mumbai) for Bhoke Railway station.
Your journey at Deccan Odyssey pulls out into the night for a week-long luxury cruise through fascinating Rajasthan at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai where you will be provided a traditional welcome by Heritage India representative. You will be escorted to your Royal Cabin on Train. Liquor and dine in the luxurious comforts of Deccan Odyssey Train and whistle off on your royal journey.
Get ready to explore the heritage and culture of Goa and Mumbai in the Royal ambience of the Deccan Odyssey!
JAIGADH - GANAPATIPULE - RATANGIRI , THURSDAY
DAY 02
Arrival: 07.40 hrs. Departure 16.00 hrs
On the second day of its journey, the Deccan Odyssey train stops at Bhoke Railway Station.
You will be driven through beautiful and natural surroundings to reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty. Upon arrival, take a backwater cruise on Shastri River from to Jaigarh jetty to reach the historical Jaigarh fort, cutting across the scenic backwaters. The Jaigarh jetty is located around the foot of the Jaigadh fort.
Board the bus to perambulate finest beach along the Konkan coast. At leisure & lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort. After lunch, board the bus for sight attraction of Ratnagiri town, the land of the world famous 'Alphonso' mangoes Explore Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak , Ratnadurga Fort.and free time in Ratnagiri Bazaar. And the last drive to Ratnagiri Railway station to board the train. 0740hrs : Taking breakfast on board. On arrival at Bhoke Railway station & embark on Rai Jetty by luxurious bus. 0900hrs : Arrival at Rai Jetty. 0900 to 1130hrs : Taking pleasure in sailing from Rai Jetty to Jaigad jetty. 1130 to 1230hrs : Embark on Ganpatipule along Sea side Road. 1230hrs : Arrival at Ganpatipule Resort. 1230 to 1430hrs: Cultural Program, Lunch & you are at leisure at Ganapatipule. 1445hrs : Drive to Ratanagiri by air-conditioned bus. 1545hrs : You arrive at Ratanagiri. 1600hrs : Drive back to board the train
Dinner will be served onboard.
SINDHUDURG - TARKARLI - SAWANTWADI , FRIDAY
DAY 03
Arrival: 08.25hrs. Departure 20.00 hrs
You arrive at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway Station in the morning. On an air-conditioned luxury bus you depart for Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg Sea Fort by a boat. Settle in a comfortable boat you can enjoy the compelling view of flora, birds and caressing waves on the ride to Sindhudurg Fort. Then you leave for Tarkali Beach Resort, a virgin beach at the confluence of river Karli and Arabian Sea with silver soft sands and pristine clear waters, where you can have fun on the beach and lunch at a beach resort. From jetty transfer to Tarkarli beach resort for lunch, and afternoon Back Water journey through the Tarkarli creek up to Kalse Jetty followed by visitors to Sawantwadi town by bus to witness magnificent lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the "Shilpagrama" in the town. Here you can watch local craftsmen making handicraftsThen you return back to your train at Sawantwadi Railway Station and have your dinner and stay on the luxury train overnight. 0825hrs: Lavish mouthwatering breakfast on board, on arrival Sindhudurg Nagari. 0830hrs: Drive to Malvan Jetty by luxurious bus. 0930hrs: Arrival at Malvan Jetty. 0930 to 1100hrs: Excursion to Sindhudurg Fort by vessel. 1115 to 1145hrs: Malvan Jetty to Tarkarli by A.C. bus. 1145 to 1430hrs: Cultural Program, Lunch & at Tarkarli Beach. 1445 to 1500hrs: At Tarkarli Jetty. 1515 to 1615hrs : Sailing in Tarkarli Creek and journey to Walaval. 1630hrs: Arrival at Walaval Jetty by bus to Sawantwadi. 1630 to 1730hrs: Arrival at Sawantwadi City. 1730 to 1830hrs: Excursion to Shilpagram an art & craft bazaar. 1845 hrs: Drive back to Sawantwadi Railway Station to board the train for Goa and Dinner will be served on board.
GOA, SATURDAY
DAY 04
Arrival: 07.30hrs. Departure 17.15 hrs
Soon after breakfast , you will enter Goa and arrive at the Karmali Railway Station. and board bus to visit tourist spots in old Goa. Here you visit Basilica of Born Jesus Church, Se Cathedral Church and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, a museum for Goan antiques. Transfer to Panjim by luxury bus.
Here you have your lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort. After lunch you go to see Dona Paula, a small palm fringed beach with casuarinas groves and tranquility. You also Visit Fontanhas, the Latin quarters at Panjim. Then you return back to board the train from Madgaon railway station. 0070 hrs: enjoy the lavish breakfast on board 0730hrs: Arrival at Karmali Railway Station 0800 to 1230hrs: Drive to sightseeing of Old Goa by air-conditioned bus, visit Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, Se Cathedral Church and St. Francis of Assissi a museum for Goan antiques and also explore to Fountains the Latin quarters at Panjim. 1230hrs: Transfer to check into hotel for buffet lunch and take rest at leisure. 1615hrs: Departure for Madgaon Railway Station. 1715hrs: Departure for Kolhapur and dinner on board the train.
KOLHAPUR-PUNE, SUNDAY
DAY 05
Arrival in Kolhapur: 08.00hrs. Departure for Pune 12.00 hrs
Arrive in Kolhapur and post breakfast embark on sightseeing trip across the city. The foremost attractions that you will visit in this city include the New Palace and the Shalini Palace. The highlight of visiting the Shalini Palace lies in the ‘Mardaani Khel’ performance that is especially organized for guests. Mardaani Khel is a martial art form popular in the region. Other places of tourist interest that you will visit on this day include the Mahalaxmi temple and the Bhawani Mandap as well. Drive to Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum , houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries.
0700hrs: Breakfast on Board.
0800hrs: Arrive at Kolhapur railway station.
0830hrs: The air-conditioned bus will take you for sightseeing of New Palace & Museum, Bhavani Mandap. Mahalaxmi Temple & Shalini Palace and watch cultural Program. 1145hrs: Go back to board the train. 1200hrs: Depart for Pune. 1300 to 1930hrs: Lunch & leisure time on Board. 1930hrs: Arrive at Pune railway station. 1945hrs: Depart by luxurious bus to visit Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum. 2115 hrs: Depart to Pune railway station. 2130hrs: Return to on board the train. 2145hrs: Depart for Aurangabad. 2200hrs: Dinner on Board.
AURANAGABAD , MONDAY
DAY 06
Arrival: 08.30hrs. Departure 18.00 hrs
Your journey stops over at Aurangabad in the morning and proceed by road to witness; Historical fort Daulatabad. Ellora caves, a World Heritage site along with 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religion- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.
After lunch at Hotel Taj, you are ready to visit the Shivaji Museum which houses weapons and antiques of the great Maratha Empire. Other important tourist spots here include Aurangabad Caves No. 7 and 8, Bibi Ka Maqbara (a replica of Taj Mahal). Late in the evening, you board the train from Aurangabad railway station.
0830hrs: Arrival at Aurangabad railway station. 0830 to 1000hrs: Departure by A.C coach for an excursion Daulatabad Fort. 1000 to 1030hrs: Departure for Ellora Caves. 1230 to 1315hrs: Departure for Aurangabad. 1315 to 1500hrs: Lunch and cultural program at Aurangabad. 1515 to 1600hrs: Visit to Bibi-ka- Maqbara. 1615 to 1715hrs: Free time for shopping. 1715 to 1730hrs: Departure for Aurangabad railway station.
Dinner and overnight stay aboard the train and travel down to Jalgaon Railway Station.
AJANTA/NASHIK , TUESDAY
DAY 07
Arrival: 08.00hrs. Departure 22.30 hrs
Arrival at Jalgaon railway station in the morning . In the morning of the 7th day, guests aboard the Deccan Odyssey will arrive at Bhusawal. From the Bhusawal railway station you will proceed towards the splendid Ajanta Caves. A short bus ride will take you to the caves that are mostly known for housing Buddhist religious art.
In the afternoon board the train at Bhusawal railway station and proceed to Nashik. At Nashik you visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Late in the night you board the train at Nashik railway station. Wine and dine at the winery yard. Later in the evening, depart for Mumbai from the Deolali Railway Station where the luxury train will already be waiting for you. 0800hrs: Arrival at Jalgaon. 0815 to 0915hrs: Departure by A.C coach for sightseeing of Ajanta Caves. 0930 to 1030hrs: Explore Ajanta Caves. 1245 hrs: Return to Deccan Odyssey at Jalgaon Railway Station 1315 hrs: Departure for Nasik and lunch on Board. 1700hrs: Arrival at Nasik. 1715 to 1800hrs: Disembark to visit the Panchavati Ghats and ancient Temples 1815 to 1830hrs: Departure for Nasik & on board the train. 1830 to 2230hrs: Farewell Dinner on board the train.
2230hrs: Departure for Mumbai.
MUMBAI, WEDNESDAY
DAY 08
Arrival in Mumbai: 08.15hrs
Early morning , the train will land you in the CST Railway Station, marking the end of the Deccan Odyseey trip
Our tour concludes!!! 07:00 hrs Breakfast onboard 07:30 hrs Arrive at Mumbai CST 08:15 hrs Check-out latest
What’s included?
The services of Rajasthan Tour Packages include:
1. Sight-seeing at the mentioned sites.
2. Expert English/Spanish/Vernacular-speaking local tour leader throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites.
3. 24 hour point of contact.
4. Current government, hotel, road, toll and interstate taxes.
Transport
• Train
What is Not Included?
1) Monument fees, (Supplement is given separately)
2) International flights, or train fares
3) Visas, insurance,
4) Other meals including all lunches and dinners, other than specified
5) Excess baggage charges, tips, items of a personal nature and camera fees (some places that we visit charge additional fees if you are entering with a camera or camcorder - your guide will advise on these and they can be paid for locally).
6) Other specific charges not mentioned
7) Government service tax of 2.58 % on invoice
Price information :
Value for money
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