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Day 01
Mumbai |
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Departure
in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai. |
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Day 02
Jaigadh |
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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. |
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Day 03
Sindhudurg - Tarkarli |
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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. |
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Day 04
Goa |
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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. |
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Day 05
Pune |
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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. |
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Day 06
Aurangabad |
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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. |
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Day 07
Ajanta
& Nashik |
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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. |
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Day 08
Mumbai |
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Morning - Arrival at CST - Mumbai. Journey Ends. |
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