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Deccan Odyssey operates every Wednesday from Chatrapati ShivajiTerminus Railway Station, Mumbai. Interested Delegates can choosetheir preferred dates either pre or post conference for booking the tour.Tour is subject to availability.

ITINERARYDAY PLACE TIME SERVICES

Day01 Wed Breakfast at the hotelMorning At leisure on own for independent activities Afternoon Transfer to railway station to board the

Deccan OdysseyMumbai 16:40 Departure in the evening from Chhatrapati

Shivaji Terminus MumbaiDinner on board

Day02 Thu Ratnagiri Morning Breakfast on boardArrive at Ratnagiri railway station.

Depart by AC bus for Ratnagiri city tour – Overview of Thibawa Palace where Thibawa, the last king of Burma was incarcerated by British. Bhatye view point to watch scenic beauty of Bhatye coast. Pass through the Landmarks of town, local greatest freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak. Proceed to Ganapatipule. Enroute see

Mango, Cashew Nut, Mud Apple and Coconut plantation made on black solidrock

Lunch & free time at GanapatipuleBeach Resort

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DAY PLACE TIME SERVICES

Afternoon Tuk-Tuk ride in and around Malgund asmall typical coastal village and the nativeplace of the famous poet, Keshav Sut. Visitto memorial of poet; see traditional houses,150 year old primary school and LordGanesha Temple.Late in the afternoon proceed to Jaigad Jettyfor backwater cruise around the 17th centuryhistorical fort Jaigad and Konkan villagesalongside of the fort.Board the bus for Ratnagiri railway station.

Arrive & board the train.Dinner on Board

Day03 Fri Sindhudurg Morning Breakfast on boardArrive at Sindhudurg Nagari railway stationDepart by AC bus to Malvan Jetty to witnessSindhudurg Sea Fort. From jetty proceed toTarkarli Beach Resort Tarkarli a virgin beachat the confluence to river Karli and ArabianSea Lunch & free time at Tarkarli BeachResort

Afternoon Backwater Cruise through the Tarkarli creekup to Walaval jetty followed by visit toSawantwadi town by A/C bus to witnessfabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings andfurniture at the “Shilpagrama” Crafts village.Watch cultural programme performed bylocal artist.Late in the evening board the train atSawantwadi railway station for GoaDinner on Board

Day04 Sat Goa Morning Breakfast on boardArrive at Karmali railway station.Goa - Frequented tourist spots in IndiaBoard the bus to reach Old Goa to witness:Basilica De Born Jesus, Se Cathedral andthe Church of St. Francis of Assisi, thatbegan as mosque but now is anarcheological museum for Goan antiques.Visit to Fontanhas the Latin quarters atPanjim. Proceed to Hotel.Lunch at hotel & free time on the beach

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DAY PLACE TIME SERVICES

Afternoon Board the train from Madgaon railwaystation.Dinner on Board

Day05 Sun Kolhapur Morning Breakfast on boardArrival at Kolhapur City, known as Karveeror Dakshin Kashi of Maharashtra. Situatedon the banks of river Panchaganga.Board the bus to visit - New Palace, a royalpalace partly converted into museum,Bhawani Mandap (The Town Hall) witnesstraditional Martial Art locally known as“Mardani Khel”, An exquisitely carvedMahalaxmi Temple a temple of goddessAmbabai visited by millions pilgrims, ShaliniPalace built of intricately carved black stone& Italian Marble stands on the west side oflake Rankala, watch cultural programmeand visit to handicraft stalls for perfectmemorabilia.

Afternoon Board the train at Kolhapur station toLunch on board.Leisure time till evening.

Evening Arrive at Pune. Board the bus to visit RajaDinkar Kelkar Museum, houses variety ofartifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries.Board the train from Pune railway station.Dinner on Board

Day06 Mon Aurangabad Morning Breakfast on boardArrival at Daulatabad station.Proceed by road to visit; Majestic fortDaulatabad. Next stop is Ellora caves, aWorld Heritage site, having 34 caves templesdedicated to three different religion -Hinduism, Buddhism & JainismLunch and free time

Afternoon Visit Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of TajMahal is a grand piece of Moghularchitecture. Optional: Back to train.Free time for shopping Paithani, Himroo,Bidriware showrooms for a perfectMemorabilia

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DAY PLACE TIME SERVICES

Evening Board the train from Aurangabad railwaystation for Jalgaon.Dinner on Board

Day07 Tue Jalgaon E. Morning Breakfast on boardArrive at Jalgaon railway station, board thebus to reach Ajanta Caves a World Heritagesite to witness some of the finest paintingsand sculptures of the second century AD.

Nasik Afternoon Board the train and proceed to Nasik.Lunch on board.Arrive at Nasik railway station and proceedto visit Panchawati Ghat a holy placeknown for Kumbh Mela. Next visit to KalaRam Temple built in 1794Free time

Late Night board the train at Nasik railway stationFarewell Dinner on Board

Day08 Wed Mumbai 07:30hrs Arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, & transfer to airport for flight to Goa

END OF THE JOURNEY

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1) Operates every Wednesday from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai

TARIFF:

Rates per person per night:

Deluxe CabinSingle occupancy US$ 3900 (single person cost)Double occupancy US$ 2815 per person on twin sharing basis Triple occupancy US$ 2310 per person on triple sharing basis

Note: Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years.10% surcharge will apply for tours departing during Christmas / NewYear.Rates are subject to change without notice.

TARIFF INCLUDES:♦ Cost of travel, all meals, conducted sightseeing tours, entrance fees for monuments,

boat ride and cultural entertainment.

TARIFF DOES NOT INCLUDE:♦ Liquor, laundry, Video cameras, other items of personal nature & any other item not

specified above.

• CANCELLATION CHARGES PRIOR TO THE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF THETOUR:

Before 60 days 25% of the Tour costBefore 45 days 50% of the Tour costWithin 45 days 100% of the Tour cost

• Travel Corporation ( India ) Ltd will not be responsible for any loss, injury ordamages resulting from acts of God, natural calamities, breakdown ofmachinery or equipment, acts of governmental authority, wars, civildisturbances, riots, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, accidents, any mishap due toalcohol or drug abuse, disasters, high altitude sickness, death, injury, illness,fire, disruption, delays, strikes, lock outs, acts or threats of terrorism,quarantines or any laws by the Government and other events beyond thecontrol of TCI.

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CLIMATEVaries from 8o C to 30o C between September to March and in April it is between 26 to35 o C.

CLOTHING RECOMMENDEDLight tropical/light woollens.

OTHER FACILITIES Doctor on call at the next station. Money exchange facility/credit Cards. Adequate safety and security arrangements Complimentary mineral water on board/in the coach during sightseeing/ and at

hotels. Assistance for travel arrangements on completion of the tour. Voltage available on the train 110/230 V.

MEALSThe two restaurant cars, serve a range of Indian, Continental, Maharashtrian, Goa andChinese cuisine. Menus are changed seasonally

ON BOARD FACILITIES Conference Room Library Bar Channel Music Massage Centre Steam Bath Gymnasium Beauty Parlour Business Centre Special Suite for Physically challenged