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 experience aboard the luxurious DECCAN ODYSSEY.
 
Treat yourself royally on this ingenious journey and enjoy all the facilities like -
   
Accommodation
   

13 Fully Air-conditioned deluxe saloons, each a combination of 4 twin-bedded chambers with channel music, intercom, CD/MP3 player, attached toilets, running hot & cold water, shower, wall to wall carpeting and other amenities.
 
       
Train
Suit
Room
     
            
   
For Physically Challenged Persons
   
Special assistance is available in the form of wheel chairs, crèches and a special attendant for manual assistance.
   
Luggage Collection
   
Luggage is picked up and taken to your respective saloon without worrying about it.
 
Itinerary
 
Day 1 - (Wednesday) Mumbai
 
Departure in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai
 
DAY 2 - (Thursday) Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri and Bhatye Beach.
 
  Morning - Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station.

Reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by AC bus for Back Water Cruise up to historical fort Jaigad.

Board the bus to explore finest beach along the Konkan coast. Free time & lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort. Noon board the bus for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town.

Visit to Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazar. Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station

 
DAY 3 - (Friday) Sindhudurg. Tarkarli. Sawantwadi.
   
Morning - Arrival at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station.

Departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg Sea Fort. From jetty proceed to Tarkarli beach resort for lunch & free time.

After lunch Back Water Cruise through the Tarkarli creek up to Kalse Jetty followed by visit to Sawantwadi town by bus to witness fabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the “Shilpagrama” in the town.

Late in the evening board the train at Sawantwadi railway station.

 
Day 4 - (Saturday) Goa
 
  Morning arrival at Karmali - Goa. The most frequented tourist spot in India.

Board the bus to reach Old Goa to witness; Basilica De Born Jesus, Se Cathedral, Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, that began as a mosque but now is an archaeological museum for Goan antiques. Proceed to Panjim by bus.

Free time for short walk in city and bazaar followed by lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort. After lunch visits to;

Dona Paula & 250 years old House.

Late in the evening board the train from Madgaon railway station.

   
Day 5 - (Sunday) Pune
 
  Morning - Arrival at Pune, the Erstwhile Capital of Maharashtra.

Board the bus to visit;

Mahatma Phule Mandai, the old central market.

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries.
Sir David Sasoon Synagogues built in 1867.

The Osho International Commune is on of the biggest centre for meditation and spiritual growth.

Lunch & free time at Hotel Le Meridian.

The Tribal Museum having collection of 2000 rare and precious articles related to tribal life.
Aga Khan Palace, a place where Mahatma Gandhi was incarcerated during freedom struggle presently converted in to a Museum dedicated to Gandhi family.

Witness Sound and Light Show at Shaniwarwada.

Late in the evening board the train from Pune railway station.

   
 
 
Restaurant
Facilities
Bar lounge
 
 
Day 6 - (Monday) Aurangabad
 
  Morning Arrival at Aurangabad station.

Proceed by road to witness;

Historical fort Daulatabad.

Ellora caves, a World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religion- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.

Lunch and Cultural programme at Hotel Taj. After lunch visit to;

Shivaji Museum with weapons and antiques from the great Maratha Empire.

Aurangabad Caves No. 7 & 8

Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul architecture.

Free time for shopping Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect memorabilia.

Late in the evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station.

   
Day 7 - (Tuesday) Ajanta & Nasik
 
  Morning - Arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to reach Fardapur resort.

After break fast proceed to visit renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta a World Heritage Site to witness some of the finest paintings and sculptures of the second century AD.

At noon board the train at Bhusalwal railway station. Proceed to Nashik. Lunch on-board.

Arrival at Nashik railway station Departure to visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Wine and dine at the winery yard. Late in the night board the train at Nashik railway station.

   
Day 8 - (Wednesday) Mumbai
 
Morning - Arrival at CST - Mumbai. Journey Ends.
 
Information Tariff - Tariff per person per night
 
January, 2004 to March 2004 and October 2004 to March 2005
 
  Single Occupancy  US$  485
  Double Occupancy  US$  350
  Triple Occupancy  US$  285
  Presidential Suite  US$  700
 
April 2004 and April 2005
 
  Single Occupancy  US$  395
  Double Occupancy  US$  295
  Triple Occupancy  US$  240
  Presidential Suite  US$  550
 
 (Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
 
 Note : 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas / New Year
      
 
   
 
 
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