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Day
1 - Wednesday - Mumbai
Departure
in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai...
The time has come for you to undertake a journey way back
in time. Welcome to Mumbai, a city of dreams that 300 years
ago was an agglomeration of seven islands. Modern, yet preserving
its antiquities, a short drive through the city will reveal
this inherent truth. Board the train in the evening at Chhatrapati
Shivaji Terminus, undoubtedly one of the famous Gothic buildings
and an integral part of Mumbai's skyline. Wine and dine in
the luxurious comforts of this train and whistle off on your
royal voyage..
Day
2 - Thursday - Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratangiri
Morning
- Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station.
Reach
Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by AC bus for Back Water Cruise up to historical
fort Jaigad.
Board
the bus to explore finest beach along the Konkan coast. Free
time & lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort. Noon board
the bus for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town.
Visit
to Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and free time in
Ratnagiri Bazar. Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station....
Day
3 - Friday- Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi
Morning
- Arrival at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station.
Departure
by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg Sea Fort.
From jetty proceed to Tarkarli beach resort for lunch &
free time.
After
lunch Back Water Cruise through the Tarkarli creek up to Kalse
Jetty followed by visit to Sawantwadi town by bus to witness
fabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the
“Shilpagrama” in the town.
Late
in the evening board the train at Sawantwadi railway station.
Day
4 - Saturday - Goa
Morning
arrival at Karmali - Goa. The most frequented tourist spots
in India.
Board
the bus to reach Old Goa to witness;
Basilica
De Born Jesus, Se Cathedral, Se Cathedral and the Church of
St. Francis of Assissi, that began as a mosque but now is
an archaeological museum for Goan antiques. Proceed to Panjim
by bus.
Free
time for short walk in city and bazaar followed by lunch at
Fort Aguada Beach Resort. After lunch visits to;
Dona
Paula & 250 years old House.
Late
in the evening board the train from Madgaon railway station.
Day
5 - Sunday- Pune
Morning
- Arrival at Pune, the Erstwhile Capital of Maharashtra.
Board
the bus to visit;
Mahatma
Phule Mandai, the old central market.
Raja
Dinkar Kelkar Museum houses variety of artifacts of the 17th,
18th & 19th Centuries.
Sir David Sasoon Synagogues built in 1867.
The
Osho International Commune is on of the biggest centre for
mediation and spiritual growth.
Lunch
& free time at Hotel Le Meridian.
The
Tribal Museum having collection of 2000 rare and precious
articles related to tribal life. Aga Khan Palace, a place
where Mahatma Gandhi was incarcerated during freedom struggle
presently converted in to a Museum dedicated to Gandhi family.
Witness
Sound and Light Show at Shaniwarwada.
Late
in the evening board the train from Pune railway station.
Day
6 - Monday - Aurangabad
Morning
Arrival at Aurangabad station.
Proceed by road to witness;
Historical fort Daulatabad.
Ellora
caves, a World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated
to three different religion- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.
Lunch
and Cultural programme at Hotel Taj. After lunch visit to;
Shivaji
Museum with weapons and antiques from the great Maratha Empire.
Aurangabad
Caves No. 7 & 8
Bibi-ka-Maqbara,
a replica of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul architecture.
Free
time for shopping Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms
for a perfect memorabilia.
Late
in the evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station.
Day
7 - Tuesday - Ajanta & Nashik
Morning
- Arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to reach
Fardapur resort.
After
break fast proceed to visit renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta
a World Heritage Site to witness some of the finest paintings
and sculptures of the second century AD.
At
noon board the train at Bhusalwal railway station. Proceed
to Nashik. Lunch on-board.
Arrival
at Nashik railway station Departure to visit Panchawati Ghat
and Sula Winery Yard. Wine and dine at the winery yard. Late
in the night board the train at Nashik railway station.
Day
8 - Wednesday - Mumbai
Morning
- Arrival at CST - Mumbai. Journey Ends. Enjoy the breakfast
on board as the sun rises over the commercial capital 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.
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