Duration : 15 Days / 14 Nights
Destinations Covered : Mumbai – Ratnagiri – Ganapatiphule – Jaigadh – Sindhudurg – Tarkarli Backwaters – Sawantwadi – Goa – Kolhapur – Pune – Aurangabad – Ellora Caves – Jalgaon – Ajanta Caves – Nasik – Mumbai – Delhi – Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Delhi
Deccan Odyssey is a luxurious deluxe train launched by Maharashtra Government in association with Indian railways. The train transports its passengers in the sojourn of ancient past and beautiful places etched with modern glory. The train mainly routes along the glorious assets of Maharashtra. The trip starts every Wednesday.
Day 1 : Arrive at Mumbai (Monday)
On arrival at Mumbai airport our representative will transfer you to a pre-booked hotel. Relax and refresh yourself at hotel. Overnight stay and dinner is at hotel.
Day 2 : Mumbai Sightseeing
After breakfast move to Elephanta Caves at a distance of 9 km in sea. In the day take a guided visit to Chaupaati Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging gardens, and Gateway of India. Overnight stay and dinner is at hotel.
Day 3 : Boarding the Deccan Odyssey train – Ratnagiri
On Wednesday board the luxurious train at 4.40 PM IST. Overnight dinner and stay is onboard.
Day 4 : Ratnagiri – Ganapatiphule – Jaigadh
In the morning the train stops at Ratnagiri. Visit Thaibaw palace – cremation place of last Burma king, Bhatye Point – to watch scenic beauty, Lokmanya tilak memorial. Take lunch at Ganapatiphule beach.
In late noon, visit Jaigadh jetty for enjoying backwater cruise. Board the train.
Day 5 : Sindhudurg – Tarkarli Backwaters – Sawantwadi
In the morning take a visit to Sindhudurg- the naval base of Marathas. Next destination is Tarkarli located at the confluence of river Karli and the sea. After enjoying the cruise in the backwaters, visit santwadi the art and craft center of the town. Board the train
Day 6 : Goa
In the morning visit Goa the most famous beach and holiday destination of India. Visit Basilica of Bom Jesus, Saint Francis Church, ruins of Saint Augustine Church. Take lunch on the exotic beach of Goa. Board the train.
Day 7 : Kolhapur – Pune
In the morning take breakfast onboard. Move on to sightseeing of Kolhapur. Situated on the bank of river Punchaganga, Kolhapur is also known as Dakshin Kashi of Maharashtra. Visit Bhawani mandap to witness traditional martial art, New Palace, Mahalaxmi Temple, Shalini palace famous for its Italian marble. Board the train to go to Pune. Here, visit Raja Dinkar Kelkar Temple. Board the train.
Day 8 : Aurangabad – Ellora Caves
The train arrives in the morning. Aurangabad was founded by Mughal Aurangzeb. Move to Daulatabad to visit spectacular fort. Ellora caves house world heritage cave temples dedicated to Jain religion. Bibi-ka-Makbara built like Taj Mahal is a spectacular sight. Board the train.
Day 9 : Jalgaon – Ajanta Caves – Nasik
The train arrives at Jalgaon in the morning. Move on to visit famous Allora caves, that is home to famous painting on life of Lord Buddha. Board the train to visit the holy city of Nasik, famous for Kumbha Mela. Board the train to revert to Mumbai.
Day 10 : Mumbai – Delhi
After arrival to Mumbai take a flight to Delhi. From here, our representative will transport you to a pre-booked hotel. Overnight dinner and stay at hotel.
Day 11 : Delhi – Jaipur
After breakfast, board the train to Jaipur. Move into a pre-booked hotel to relax. After, move on in the city to view the Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Sheesh Mahal, and City Palace. Dinner & overnight will be at hotel. We will move on to Agra in the early morning.
Day 12 : Jaipur – Agra
On arrival to Agra, move on to a pre-booked hotel to take some breakfast. Then we will visit to Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Taj Mahal was built by Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife. Then we will move to visit nearby sights like Red Fort, Moti Masjid, and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Noorjehan in remembrance of her father.
Day 13 : Agra – Delhi
Move to Delhi via train. Move to the hotel and relax yourself. Overnight Stay and Dinner is at hotel.
Day 14 : Delhi – Onward
After having a delicious breakfast our representative transfers you to the IGI airport.
