Deccan Odyssey with Heritage Tour
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Day 01, Mon Arrive Delhi
Arrive late evening. Meeting, greeting & assistance on arrival at the international airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02, Tue Delhi
Morning enjoy the sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting Rajghat (Gandhi Memorial), Jamma Masjid (Mosque) & enjoy a Rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes and drive past Red Fort. Sightseeing tour of New Delhi visitng Qutab Minar(Tower of Victory), Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate & the Governement buildings.
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Day 03, Wed Delhi to Agra (200 kms – 5 hrs)
Drive to Agra. Afternoon visit Taj Mahal - monument of love. Also visit famous Agra Fort.
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Day 04, Thu Agra to Jaipur (246 kms – 7 hrs)
Drive to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, desert capital of Mughal King Akbar.
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Day 05, Fri Jaipur – Heritage on Wheels
Enjoy the visit toAmber Fort (you ascent on Elephant & descent by jeep). Later, visit City Palace, Observatory & Hawa Mahal (Palace on Wind).
Board Heritage on Wheels
Day 6 Sat - Bikaner
Today visit Jain Temple, Haveli and Camel breeding Farm
Day 7 Sun - Tal Chhapar & Shekhawati
Today you will visit Black Buck/Crane Sanctuary, Mehnsar and Havelis in Mandawa
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Day 8 Mon - Jaipur – Mumbai
You will be transferred to airport to board flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel. Later enjoy the sightseeing tour of the Mumbai City.
Day 9 Tue – Mumbai
Proceed for excursion of Elephanta Caves. Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities.
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Day 10 Wed- Mumbai - Deccan Odyssey
In the morning visit of Crawford market. Return back to hotel and day at leisure till departure.
You will be transferred to railway station in time to board DECCAN ODYSSEY.
Board the train late afternoon by 1600hrs. Dinner is served as Deccan Odyssey set out on its journey.
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Day 11 - Jaigad / Ganapatipule /Ratnagiri
Morning – Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station.Reach Rai Jetty by AC bus for boat cruise up to historical fort Jaigad. Watch cultural programme on boat performed by the local artists, followed by journey to explore one of the finest beaches along the Konkan coast, Ganapatipule.
Free time & lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort.Noon board the bus for Ratnagiri railway station. On way visit to Lord Ganesha Temple.
Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station. Dinner onboard.
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Day 12 - Sindhudurg,Tarkarli And Sawantwadi
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.
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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 13 - 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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Day 14 - Kolhapur / 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 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.
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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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Day 15 - 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.
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After lunch proceed 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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Day 16 - Ajanta & Nasik
Morning – Arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to reach Ajanta Caves.
Renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta a World Heritage Site to witness some of the finest paintings and sculptures of the second century AD. ‘Bodhisattva Padmapani’, ‘Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara’, The Birth of the Buddha’ & ‘Thousand Buddhas’ 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.
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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 Nashik railway station.Farewell dinner on-board.
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Day 17 - Mumbai
Enjoy the breakfast on board as the sun arises over the commercial captial of India. Alight at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in the morning enriched with the rich legacy of this land. The royal journey is over, but the memory of which will live on forever.
Check out latest by 0815hrs and transfer to Taj Mahal Palace. Rest of the day at leisure.
Lunch & Dinner at hotel
Late evening transfer to International Airport to board flight for onward destination.
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Day 18 - Mumbai / Out
Fly out. |
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Tour cost includes
1. Accommodation on twin / double sharing basis
2. Full board (all meals inclusive)
3. Transportation in Mumbai by air-conditioned VEHICLE for all transfers / sightseeing
4. Services of an English speaking local guide for the visit of the cities
5. Entrance fee to the monuments
6. Elephant Ride at Amber Fort (Subject to Availability)
7. 1 bottle of mineral water per person during meals
8. Portage at airports / railway stations during transfers.
Deccan Odyssey Tour Cost Includes
Tariff is inclusive of travel/catering/conducted sight-seeing/ entrance fee at Monuments/Parks/Palaces/Cultural Programs/ Boat Ride.
The Heritage On Wheels Tour Cost Includes
Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel and accommodation, catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner). Conducted sightseeing tours in Deluxe Coaches, entrance fee for monuments, palaces and cultural entertainment.
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Tour costs do not include
1. Items of personal nature like, tips at hotel / restaurants, laundry, telephone calls.
2. Any drinks & beverage during tour.
3. Any airfare.
4. Any other items not mentioned in “tour cost includes” section.
Deccan Odyssey Tour Cost does not Includes
The guest has to pay for video cameras, liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature.
The Heritage on Wheels Tour Cost does not Includes
Tariff does not include liquor, laundry, video cameras and other items of personal nature.
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