 This
Royal train tries to recreate the Era of Peshwas(medieval
times Feudal Lords of Western India) & though the full
journey is for 7 Nights ,you may book for MINIMUM 3 nights
part journey also(Ideally Boarding Mumbai on wednesday Afternoon
& Departing at Goa Railway station on Saturday morning).
Due to local weather conditions,at present The Deccan Odyssey
Train Tour is only operating from early October to late March.This
Maharaja train is a joint venture between the Union Ministry
of Railways & State Govt. of Maharasthatra. The on-board
arrangements are by International Chain of Hotels-The Taj
Group. Similar to the concept of widely popular Palace On
wheels,in Rajasthan-this new luxury train offers traditional
hospitality & you relive the lavish era of 18th century
Peshwa Rulers. The 7 Nights train journey travesses across
the beaches of Western India & Deccan plateau of Central
India & you see glimpses of the brave exploits of near
legendry 17th century Maratha Warrior King-Shivaji Maharaj.
Itinerary:
Mumbai - Ganpatipule - Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg - Tarkarli
- Goa - Pune - Aurangabad - Ajanta - Nasik - Mumbai |
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| Day 01 - WEDNESDAY |
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MUMBAI
 Departure
in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai.
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| Day
02 - THURSDAY |
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GANPATIPULAE ,
RATNAGIRI
 Morning
– Alight at Ratnagiri Railway Station.Departure by AC
bus for Ratnagiri Town excursion. Over view of Thibaw
Palace where Thibaw, the last King of Burma was incarcerated
by British. The next stop is Bhatye view point to watch
scenic beauty of Bhatye coast.
Pass through the landmarks of town, local markets
and brief visit to the memorial of India’s greatest
freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak.Proceed to Ganapatipule
Beach. Ratnagiri is a land of Alphonso mango. On way
visit to see Mango, Cashew Nut, Mud Apple and Coconut
plantation made on black solid rock.
Resume journey through tiny villages to Ganapatipule
Beach resort. Ganapatipule a beach bathed in golden
sunshine. Laze around the golden sands or explore
many trails that lead from the beach.
Lunch & free time at Ganapatipule beach resort.
Noon (Optional): Tuk-Tuk ride in and around
Malgund a small typical coastal village and the native
place of the famous poet, Keshav Sut. Visit to memorial
of poet; see traditional houses, 150 year old primary
school and Lord Ganesha Temple.
Late in the afternoon proceed to Jaigad Jetty for
backwater cruise around the 17th century historical
fort Jaigad and Konkan villages alongside of the fort.
Board the bus for Ratnagiri railway station. Arrive
in Train.
Dinner onboard.
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| Day 03
- FRIDAY. |
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SINDHUDURG
, TARKARLI
 Morning
– Alight at the Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station.
Departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty to witness
Sindhudurg the Ocean Fort & one time naval
base of Maratha empire. From jetty proceed to
Tarkarli beach resort.
Tarkarli a virgin beach at the confluence to
river Karli and Arabian Sea.
Lunch & free time at Tarkarli beach resort.
Next, romantic Back Water Cruise through the
Tarkarli creek up to Walaval Jetty. Visit to
ancient village temple of Laxmi Narayana, followed
by visit to Sawantwadi town by A.C bus to witness
fabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings and
furniture at the “Shilpagrama” the art &
craft centre in the town. Watch cultural programme
performed by local artist.
Late in the evening board the train at Sawantwadi
railway station.
Dinner onboard.
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| Day
04 - SATURDAY |
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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 Church once
largest cathedral in Goa. Basilica of
Bom Jesus, this is 16th Century Church,
the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier
is enshrined here. Se Cathedral and the
Church of St. Francis of Assissi that
began as a mosque but now is an archaeological
museum for Goan antiques. Visit to Fontanhas
the Latin quarters at Panjim.
Departure to Hotel. Lunch & Free
time on the beach.
Evening board the train from Madgaon
railway station.
Dinner onboard.
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PUNE
 Morning
– Arrival at Kolhapur City, known as Karveer
or 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, Bhawani Mandap (The Town
Hall) witness traditional Martial Art
locally known as “Mardani Khel”, An exquisitely
carved Mahalaxmi Temple a temple of goddess
Ambabai visited by millions of pilgrims,
Shalini Palace built of intricately carved
black stone & Italian Marble stands
on the west side of lake Rankala, watch
cultural programme and visit to handicraft
stalls for perfect memorabilia.
At noon board the train at Kolhapur station
to depart for Pune.
Lunch onboard. Leisure time till evening.
Evening arrive at Pune. Board the bus
to visit Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, houses
variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th
& 19th Centuries.
Board the train from Pune railway station.
Dinner onboard.
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AURANGABAD
 Morning
Arrival at Daulatabad station. Proceed by
road to visit; Majestic fort Daulatabad.
Next stop is Ellora caves, a World Heritage
site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to
three different religion- Hinduism, Buddhism
& Jainism.
Lunch & free time. After lunch move
on to see; Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica
of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul
architecture. Optional: Back to train.
Free time for shopping Paithani, Himroo,
Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect
memorabilia. Evening board the train from
Aurangabad railway station.
Dinner onboard.
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AJANTA
, NASIK
 Morning
– Arrival at Jalgaon railway station.
Board the bus to reach Ajanta Caves. Renowned
Buddhist caves of Ajanta are World Heritage
Site. Witness some of the finest paintings
and sculptures of the second century AD.
‘Bodhisattva Padmapani’, ‘Bodhisattva
Avalokitesvara’, The Birth of the Buddha’
& ‘Thousand Buddha’s are a few amongst
the many fine murals & sculptures.
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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MUMBAI
 Morning
– Arrival at CST – Mumbai.
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(Itinerary is subject to change without notice)
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| Information Tariff
Chart (Per Person Per Night) |
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Occupancy Type
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Lean Season
Sept.'08 & 09 April 09 & 2010
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Peak Season
October-08 to March-09 and October 2009 to March 2010
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| Deluxe Cabin |
| Deluxe Cabin Single occupancy |
US $ 415
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US $540 |
| Double occupancy |
US $ 320
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US $390 |
| Triple occupancy |
US $ 260
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US $320 |
| Presidential Suite |
Single Occupancy
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US $ 750
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US $ 950 |
Double Occupancy
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US $ 550
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US $ 700 |
Presidential Suite-Extra Occupancy
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US $ 240
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US $ 285 |
- Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
- 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New
Year.
- Any leg of minimum of 3 nights subject to availability
will be given at the above-mentioned rates. Thus Mumbai-Goa
and Goa-Mumbai sector will be sold as available segments
to clients.
- If however, the client undertakes the day programme at
Goa & Mumbai, an extra $ 100 USD per person will be
charged.
- Service Tax @ of 3.09% is applicable on the gross ticket
value of the Deccan Odyssey tours commencing from September
2007.
- This tax is also applicable on day programme at Mumbai
& Goa.
- Tariff is inclusive of travel/catering/conducted sight-seeing/
entrance fee at Monuments/Parks/Palaces/Cultural Programmes/
Boat Ride. The guest has to pay for video cameras, liquor,
laundry and other items of personal nature.
- 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New
Year.
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