| Day 01 |
(Wednesday) Mumbai |
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Departure in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai |
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| Day 02 |
(Thursday) : Sindhudurg Nagari |
Morning - Alight at the Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station.
Departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty. On way walk through local Weekly Market at Katta Village. From Jetty boat ride up to Sindhudurg the Ocean Fort & one time naval base of Maratha empire. Sindhudurg fort stands on a rocky island, known as Kurte, barely a km, from the Malvan Town. Sindhudurg Fort was built in 1664-67 AD by King Shivaji.
Return to jetty and proceed to Tarkarli beach resort. Lunch & free time at Tarkarli beach resort. Next, bus ride up to
Dhamapur village. Enroute visit a 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. |
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| DAY 03 |
(Friday) Goa |
| 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. Basilica of Bom Jesus, and the Church of St. Francis of. 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. |
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| DAY 04 |
(Saturday) Kolhapur |
Morning - Arrival at Kolhapur City, Dakshin Kashi of Maharashtra. Situated on the banks of river Panchaganga. Board the bus to visit New Palace, a royal palace partly converted into museum, Then move on to see an exquisitely carved Mahalaxmi Temple, a temple of goddess Ambabai. From temple proceed to Shalini Palace built of intricately carved black stone & Italian Marble stands on the west side of lake Rankala, Witness traditional Martial Art locally known as "Mardani Khel" at Palace and cultural programme.
At noon board the train at Kolhapur station. Lunch and Leisure time onboard.
Dinner onboard. |
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| DAY 05 |
(Sunday) Aurangabad |
Morning Arrival at Daulatabad station. Proceed by road to visit Majestic fort Daulatabad, rising over 600 ft above the Deccan plain is the arresting sight of DaulatabadNext stop is Ellora caves, a World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religions- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.
After lunch visit Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj. Free time for shopping. Evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station. Dinner onboard.
Lunch & free time. |
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| DAY 06 |
(Monday) Chandrapur (Tadoba) & Wardha |
Morning arrive at Chandrapur Railway station. After breakfast leave by jeeps for visit to Tadoba Wildlife Sanctuary. Tadoba Wildlife Sanctuary is among the most attractive sanctuaries in the country. The park was declared as a National Park in 1955. Tadoba National Park and Andhari wildlife Santuary together was designated as Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve. It is the second Tiger Reserve project in the State.. Tadoba National Park is also an ornithologist's paradise with a variety of Migratory birds and Water Birds. Before noon return on Deccan Odyssey. Lunch onboard. Free Time. Late afternoon arrive at Wardha Railway Station.
Proceed by Bus to Sevagram. Sevagram or the 'Village of Service' is a small village symbolizing the Gandhian way of life. Gandhiji made this his home in later years and many political decisions during India's freedom struggle were made here. Evening return on Deccan Odyssey. Dinner onboard. |
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| DAY 07 |
(Tuesday) Ajanta Caves / Nasik |
| Morning - Arrival at Bhusawal railway station. Board the bus to reach Ajanta Caves.
Visit the world renowned world heritage site, Ajanta. 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 |
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| DAY 08 |
(Wednesday) Mumbai |
| Morning - Arrival at Chhatrpati Shivaji Terminus - Mumbai. Journey Ends. |
