Day: 01
Mumbai |
Wednesday
Departure: 16.40 |
Departure in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai. |
Day: 02
Ratnagiri |
Thursday
Arrival: 07.40
Departure: 16.00 |
Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station.
Reach Jaigad Fort by AC bus to visit the historical Fort of Jaigad, followed by an exotic journey to Ganapatipule, one of the finest beaches along the Konkan coast.
Watch cultural programme performed by the local artists.
Free time & lunch at Ganapatipule Beach Resort.
At Noon, board the bus for sightseeing tour of Ratnagiri town.
Visit to Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazaar.
Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station. |
Day: 03
Sindhudurg |
Friday
Arrival: 08.25
Departure: 20.00 |
Morning arrival at the Sindhudurg Nagari Railway Station.
Departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg Sea Fort, one time naval base. From Jetty proceed to Tarkarli Beach Resort.
Tarkarli is a virgin beach at the confluence to river Karli and Arabian Sea. Watch cultural programme performed by the local artists. Lunch & free time at Tarkarli Beach Resort.
Next, enjoy an exciting Backwater Cruise through the Tarkarli Creek up to Kalsa Jetty followed by a visit to Sawantwadi town by A.C bus. Witness fabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the 'Shilpgram', the crafts village in the town.
Late in the evening, board the train at Sawantwadi Railway Station. |
Day: 04
Goa |
Saturday
Arrival: 07.30
Departure: 17.15 |
Morning arrival at Karmali-Goa. The most frequented tourist spots in India.
Board the bus to reach Old Goa to witness;
Basilica of Born Jesus, 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 for Hotel. Lunch & Free time on the beach.
Evening board the train from Madgaon Railway Station. |
Day: 05
Pune City |
Sunday
Arrival: 08.15
Departure: 15.00 |
Morning - Arrival at Pune, the erstwhile Capital of Maharashtra.
Board the bus to visit;
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries. Followed by, visit to
Shaniwarwada Palace, built in 1732 by the Peshwas.
Next visit to one of the finest Synagogue; Sir David Sasoon built in 1867.
Arrive at Hotel. Lunch & free time.
Aga Khan Palace, a place where Mahatma Gandhi was incarcerated during freedom struggle presently converted into a Museum dedicated to Gandhi family
. After the visit to palace, move on to see world famous Rajnish Ashram, popularly known as Osho International Commune. It is on of the biggest centre for mediation and spiritual growth.
Late in the evening board the train from Pune Railway Station. |
Day:06
Aurangabad |
Monday
Arrival: 08.30
Departure: 18.00 |
Morning Arrival at Aurangabad station.Proceed by road to visit;
Majestic Daulatabad Fort.
Next stop is Ellora Caves, a World Heritage Site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religion- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.
Departure for hotel. Lunch & free time.
After lunch move on to see;
Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal and a grand piece of Mughal architecture.
Free time for shopping. Shop for Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect memorabilia.
In the evening, board the train from Aurangabad Railway Station. |
Day: 07
Ajanta Caves & Nashik |
Tuesday
Arrival: 08.00
Departure: 22.30 |
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. At noon board the train at Jalgaon Railway Station. Proceed to Nashik. Enjoy Lunch onboard.
Arrive at Nashik Road Railway Station to board the bus and depart to Panchawati Ghat and Vineyards.
Free time at vineyards. Wine and dine at vineyard.
Late in the night, board the train at Nashik Railway Station. |
Day:08
Mumbai |
Wednesday
Arrival: 08.15 |
Morning - Arrival at CST - Mumbai. Journey Ends. |
