Deccan Odyssey Train

• Indian Odyssey
• Maharashtra Splendor
• Indian Sojourn
• Hidden Treasures of Gujarat
• Jewels of the Deccan
• Maharashtra Wild Trail

Maharashtra Splendor

Itinerary

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Destinations Cevered: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Tadoba - Nashik - Kolhapur - Goa - Mumbai

Day 01

This evening, arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and board your train on a mesmerizing voyage through the Maratha heartland.

Day 02

Proceed to visit Ellora Caves, a World Heritage site. A unique artistic  creation,  with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India. Visit BiBi- Ka-Maqbara, a replica of the Taj Mahal.

Day 03

Arrive at the Tadoba Tiger Reserve and spend an adventurous day with morning and afternoon safaris into the Reserve.

Day 04

Arrive at Jalgaon railway station and drive to Ajanta Caves, a World Heritage site. These magnificent caves have exquisite ancient murals & sculptures that depict the life of Buddha.

Day 05

Arrive in Nashik and proceed for a Champagne tour followed by lunch.

Day 06

Arrive at Kolhapur, a multifaceted city with a mythical past. Visit the New Palace, the Mahalaxmi Temple and the Town Hall museum. Witness a traditional martial arts performance known as “Mardani Khel”.

Day 07

Arrive in Goa, known for its beaches, churches, and temples. Take a tour of Old Goa, visiting the St. Augustine Church & the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Walk through the old Latin Quarters known as Fontanhas.

Day 08

Arrive at Mumbai, where your journey comes to an end.

• Explore the jewels of ancient Indian architecture, the wondrous cave temples of Ajanta & Ellora along the western seaboard, both World Heritage Sites
• Experience two game drives through Tadoba Tiger Reserve where you get an opportunity to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger as well as various other species of birds and mammals
• Visit the New Palace, witness the “Mardani Khel” martial art of the Marathas
• A Wine Tour of Nashik
• Taste spicy Goan cuisine and visit a 400 year old Portuguese villa, a slice of living history