Duration: 07 Nights -08 Days
Destinations:
Mumbai - Ratnagiri - Nagari - Sawantwadi - Karmali - Madgaon - Pune - Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora caves) - Nasik – Mumbai. |
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Day 1: Arrive Mumbai (Early morning)
Welcome on arrival at international airport by Travel Pals representative and transferred to hotel for overnight stay. This morning enjoy lazy breakfast at the hotel with half day guided city tour drive only to acclimatise to the Indian weather, people and great food. Evening transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) to board the definition of luxury redefined in India abord the Deccan Odyssey train. The true style of a successful warrior teasing himself in the laps of sheer luxury and royalty. |
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Day 2: Jaigadh - Ganapatipule - Ratnagiri
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, Lokmanaya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazar. Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station. |
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Day 3: 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 Kale 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. |
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Day 04: Goa
Morning arrival at Karmali - Goa. The most frequented tourist spot in India. Board the bus to reach Old Goa to witness - Basilica De Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi that began as a mosque but now it 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 (Taj hotel). After lunch visit to Dona Paula & 250 years old houses. Late in the evening board the train from Madgaon railway station. |
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Day 05: Pune
Morning - Arrival at Pune, the erstwhile capital of Marathas. After a scrumptious breakfast, board the bus to visit Maratha Phule Mandai, the old central market, Raja Dinkar Kalkar Museum, which houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries. Sir David Sassoon Synagogues built in 1867. Proceed to Rajneesh Ashram, more commonly known as the Osho International Commune is one of the biggest centre for meditation and spiritual growth. Lunch & free time at Hotel Le Meridian. Then visit, the Tribal Musuem having collection of 2000 rare and precious articles related to tribal life. |
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| Aga Khan Palace, a place where Mahatma Gandhi was incarcerated during freedom struggle soon after the Quit India movement was launched. Presently converted into a museum dedicated to the Gandhi family. Witness Sound and Light show at Shaniwarwada Palace built in 1732 by the Peshwas. Traditional 'tutari', 'sanai', 'chaughada', garlands and 'kumkum tilak' welcome you at the entrance. While the daring story of the erstwhile Maratha empire enacted by light and sound capture your imagination inside. Late in the evening board the train from Pune railway station. |
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Day 06: Aurangabad (Ellora caves)
Morning arrival at Aurangabad station. Proceed by road to witness the historical fort of Daulatabad and Ellora caves, a world Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religion - Hinduism, Buddhism & Jaisism. Lunch & cultural programme at Taj hotel. After lunch visit to; Shivaji museum looking at the weapons & antique from the great Maratha Empire; Aurangabad caves no. 7 & 8, Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Mughal architecture. Free time for shopping the Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect memorabilia. Late in the evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station. |
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Day 07: Ajanta caves and Nasik
Morning arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to reach Fardapur resort. After breakfast 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 Bhusawal railway station. Proceed to Nasik (Nashik). Lunch-on-board. Arrival at Nashik railway station. Departure to visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Wine & dine at the winery yard. Late in the evening board the train at Nashik railway station. |
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Day 08: Arrive Mumbai
Morning : arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) station and transfer to hotel for wash 'n' change. Later, half day city sightseeing of the commercial capital of India. Also famous for it's cinema and theatre industry known as the Bollywood. Enjoy visits to the Chowpatty, Marine Drive, Elephanta caves, Prince of Wales museum and the night life of the happenign and lively city of Mumbai (Bombay). Late evening transfer to international airport to board flight for onward destination. |
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