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 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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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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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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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
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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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