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Deccan Odyssey Tour |
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07 Nights/ 08 Days |
Mumbai, Goa, Pune, Ajanta |
Among all the luxury tours which are available in India, the name of Deccan Odyssey tour is very important. Go through the following to get all the details about the Deccan Odyssey tour.
Day 01 The whole tour begins in Mumbai. This is the capital city of Maharashtra and the commercial capital of India. There are lots of things to see in this city as this city was associated with the history of India. You can board the Deccan Odyssey from Mumbai itself where dinner will be served at night.
Day 2
By the day 2 the train stops at Bhoke Station. This is the town which boasts of the Jaigad Fort. The juncture of Sangameshwar River and Arabian Sea can be viewed from the top of the cliff of this fort. Ganapatipule is also an interesting place which is actually a hamlet. Visiting this place you will get to know about the traditional culture of Maharashtra. Ratnadurg Fort is another destination of this journey from where you will get to see some of the most beautiful scenes of the Arabian Sea. Then board on the train again and spend the night in absolute sweet slumber.
Day 3
This day, the Deccan Odyssey reaches the Konkan Coast. Sindhdurg Nagari Station is the place where the train comes to a halt. This is a place from where you will be able to observe the beauty of the Western Ghat Mountains. This mountain is locally known as “Sajhyadri”. Tarkarli Beach Resorts are the best attractions over here where you can spend some time with the nearest and dearest ones of yours. These cottages are made in complete Konkani style.
Day 4
By the 4th day you will reach the beautiful seaside state of Goa. Apart from the natural beauty there are also other things to observe. Among them the mentionable ones are historical elements which date back to the Portuguese period in this region. Also go to the churches of Goa which have a long history. Goa is one of those places where Christianity in India had begun. Panjim is the capital city of Goa and there are several travel agencies in this city who will take you to conducted tours around South and North Goa.
Day 5
By the 5th day Deccan Odyssey reaches the city of Pune. This city is also known for the cultural aspects of it. Marathas in this city have carried with their various traditions and this is why visiting this place you will get to know the different characteristics of their culture. Aga Khan Palace and Rajneesh Ashram are the two famous places in Pune which you should never miss out. David Sassoon Synagogue is another place which was built here in 1867 and visiting this place you can learn about the lifestyle of Indian Jews living here for a long time.
Day 6
On the 6th day the train reaches Aurangabad. This is a place which is associated with ancient Indian art. The palaces and the mosques here were mainly built with stone. There are various stone curved designs which will certainly mesmerize you. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora have drawn the attention of the art lovers throughout the whole world. Bibi Ka Maqbara was built in 1678 during the time of Prince Azam Shah. The architecture calls back all the characteristics of Mughal art.
Day 7
This day can be spent by observing the artworks of caves of Ajanta. There are a total number of thirty caves in this place and most of them were used as temples in the ancient time. These temples also show the connection between the Indian culture and culture in the Indonesian Islands. Also visit the Gangapur Dam from where water is supplied to Nashik.
Day 8
This is the final day of the whole Deccan Odyssey tour. The train comes back to the beautiful city of Mumbai where you can spend some extra time before going back taking the flights from the international airport. You can also go for the train services from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. |
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