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Itinerary

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• Day 1 Arrive Mumbai

  Arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station at 15:30. Check in and enjoy a traditional welcome and drinks before boarding. Dinner is served on board as the train proceeds to Aurangabad. (D)

• Day 2 Aurangabad – Ellora Caves

  Enjoy breakfast as you arrive into Aurungabad. The morning is at leisure before an early lunch on board. Disembark before being transferred by road to Ellora Caves, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. A remarkable cave temple, this site is home to 34 rock-cut shrines dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. Visit the Kailash temple, thought to be a replica of Lord Shiva’s celestial home on Mt. Kailash. Return to the train for dinner. (B, L, D)

• Day 3 Aurangabad

  After breakfast, you will disembark and be taken on a city tour. See the Bibi-ka Maqbara, a mausoleum that is a replica of the Taj Mahal, and a traditional weaving centre. Return to the train for time at leisure before cocktails and dinner in the evening. (B, L, D)

• Day 4 Ramtek (Pench National Park)

  Early this morning, arrive in Ramtek. Disembark for a game drive located in the Pench National Park. Boasting an abundance of flora and fauna, you will have the chance to see tigers, sambar, wild dog, wild pig and an abundance of birdlife. Return to the Deccan Odyssey for brunch. Dinner on board the Deccan Odyssey as it departs for Tadoba. (B, L, D)

• Day 5 Tadoba

  This morning you will disembark and be transferred to Tadoba National Park and Tiger Reserve. Known for its population of big cats, here you will have the chance to see leopards, spotted cats, tigers, sloth bears and a variety of birds. Enjoy a late breakfast at a nearby wildlife resort. Afterwards watch a wildlife documentary and have the opportunity to engage in discussion with a naturalist. Return to the Deccan Odyssey for lunch. Dinner is served on board as the train proceeds to Jalgaon. (B, L, D)

• Day 6 Jalgaon – Ajanta Caves

  After breakfast, you will disembark and be transferred by road to the Ajanta Caves. Explore 30 exquisite rock-cut Buddhist caves and view sculptures and paintings. Return to the Deccan Odyssey and enjoy lunch as the train proceeds to Nashik. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before dinner. (B, L, D)

• Day 7 Nashik

  This morning, arrive in Nashik. Enjoy breakfast before disembarking for a walk along the Godavari Ghats. Explore the surrounding market areas before driving towards a famous local vineyard. Here, you will be taken on a tour and learn of the traditional methods used to prepare some of the best wines in India. Later, enjoy a tasting and lunch paired with your favourite wine. Return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner on board as the train proceeds to Aurangabad. (B, L, D, WT*)

• Day 8 Mumbai

  Enjoy breakfast before disembarking at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station. This marks the conclusion of your journey. (B)