The Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train Tour
Destination Cover : Mumbai - Sindhudurg - Goa - Kolhapur - Daulatabad - Chandrapur - Ajanta Caves and Nashik - Mumbai (Return)
Day 01: Mumbai ( Wednesday )
Assemble at the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai by 15:00 hours to begin with the enchanting sojourn across the Deccan region, aboard the Deccan Odyssey. Dinner and overnight stay onboard the train as you will swiftly move towards Sindhudurg.
Day 02 : Sindhudurg ( Thursday )
The train arrives at the Sindhudurg Railway Station at about 07:30 hours. Post breakfast you will visit the Sindhudurg Fort on boat. This sea fort is most noted for its tough structure that was built by the Marathas in the 16th century. Later you will travel all the way down to the mesmerizing Tarkarli Beach Resort for some fun and beach adventure. On arrival here by 12:00 hours, you will be served a sumptuous lunch and later you are free to enjoy some serene moments in leisure at the beach. You will also be taken to explore the ancient heritage of Dhamapur (replete with temples and a serene lake), enroute also visiting a local cashew factory. In late afternoon, you will drive to the Kudal Railway Station to continue your journey to the next destination, Goa.
Return to the train by 18:15 hours only to leave for 'traveler's paradise' Goa!
Dinner will be served onboard.
Day 03 : Goa ( Friday )
Soon after breakfast on the 3rd day of the sojourn, you will enter Goa and arrive at the Karmali Railway Station. Embark on city tours to Old Goa to visit the medieval churches housed here. Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Cathedral Church, and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi are a few of them to name in the order here. Return to the train by lunchtime and stay on for some moments in leisure.
By 16:30 leave for dinner and a musical extravaganza that has been especially arranged for you in a prominent beachside resort of Goa.Post-dinner return to the train by 21:15 hours for overnight stay and travel to Kolhapur.
Day 04 : Kolhapur ( Saturday )
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.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Deccan Odyssey.
Day 05 : Daulatabad ( Sunday )
In the morning of the 5th day, you will arrive in the Daulatabad station. Daulatabad is one of the most popular destinations in Deccan that was once the capital of the Tughlaq dynasty. Daulatabad Fort and Ellora Caves are the two most significant destinations you will visit on this day, amongst others.
For lunch, guests will drive down to the Aurangabad city where they can relish on a lavish spread of Maharashtrian culinary delights. Lunch and some relaxation later, embark on sightseeing tours across the city and arrive at the prime attraction, the impeccable Bibi Ka Maqbara. Bibi ka Maqbara is a fine replica of the grand Taj Mahal of Agra. Guests can also visit the local markets to pick up souvenirs and handicraft items.
Return to the train for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06 : Chandrapur ( Monday )
Travel all night and arrive in Chandrapur in the morning. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and spend some time relaxing in the comforts of your train cabins. Post-lunch you will board a bus to travel to the Tadoba Wildlife Sanctuary, the main attraction of Chandrapur. This wildlife sanctuary and national park is most popular for its tiger population and selection of bird and flora species. Explore the national park aboard open jeeps before you will return to the train for dinner and to travel to the next destination, Bhusawal.
Day 07: Ajanta Caves & Nashik (Tuesday)
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.
Return to the train at Jalgaon and enjoy a sumptuous lunch aboard it, before traveling further towards Nashik. The topmost attractions you will visit in this city are Panchawati Ghat and the Kala Ram temple.
Later in the evening, depart for Mumbai from the Deolali Railway Station where the luxury train will already be waiting for you.
Day 07: Mumbai ( Wednesday )
Arrive in Mumbai and alight at the railway station after breakfast. Sweet reminiscences of the trip will continue to linger for long.