Number of Days : 7 Nights/8 Days Ex.Bombay
This modern version of Palace On Wheels Train Tour operates weekly(from October to April) Ex.Bombay & covers beaches of Goa & World Heritage Cave frescoes of Ajanta-Ellora.
Day 01 : Board DECCAN ODYSSEY TRAIN :
By 1500 hrs self report at Resham Bhawan,Veer Nariman Road (Near Churchgate,Mumbai) for check-in formalities.Transferred to CST World Heritage site to Board deccan Odyssey Luxury Train Tour.Depart by 1630 hrs.Dinner on board.
Day 02 : THURS:BACKWATERS,GANPATIPHULE BEACH, RATNAGIRI :
After early breakfast proceed from Bhoke Station to Rai Jetty to enjoy backwaters boat cruise & cultural program through Western Ghats.Later drive to Ganpatiphule beach for outdoors lunch,optional enjoy sea sports activities.
Afternoon visit ancient sea side temple dedicated to Hindu Elephant God-Lord Ganesha.
Proceed to visit late 19th century village home of famous Indian freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
By 1700 hrs arrive at Ratnagiri Railway Station to board the train & depart.Dinner on board.
Day 03 : FRI:SINDHUDURG,TARKARLI BEACH, SAWANTWADI :
After early breakfast drive from Sindhudurg Station to Malvan Jetty & visit late 17th century Sindhudurg Sea Fort built by famous warrior king Shivaji Maharaj.
Later drive to Tarkarli Beach to enjoy outdoors lunch & optionial swim.
After brief rest,enjoy backwaters cruise to Walaval jetty.
Drive to Sawantwadi Shilpgram & experience the local artisans & handscraftmen at work.Cooking demonstration of regional delicacies & enjoy Cultural show.
Reach Sawantwadi Ralway Station by 1900 hrs & board the train & depart.Dinner on board.
Day 04 : SAT: GOA:
After early breakfast drive from Karmali Railway Station to visit World Heritage Site of 16th century Portugese Old Goa churches.Later drive to Panjim town &
visit latin quarters of Fontanhas.
For lunch drive down to South Goa Luxury Beach Resort
& time free for optional adventure sea sports.
Arrive by 1645 hrs at Madgoan Railway Station to board The deccan Odyssey & depart.Dinner on board.
Day 05 : SUN: KOLHAPUR & PUNE:
After breakfast proceed from Kolhapur Station to visit Maharaja Palaces (both old & new) & temples dedicated Hindu Goddess of Wealth-Mahalaxmi; & Hindu Goddess of Power-Mata Bhavani.
Visit handicrafts stalls & enjoy cultural show.
Return to Kolhapur Station by 1145 hrs to board the Train & Depart.Lunch on board & afternoon at leisure.
Evening 1930 hrs arrive at Pune Railway Station & optional visit to Raja Kelkar cultural museum.
Return to Pune Railway Station by 2115 hrs & depart.
Late Dinner on board.
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