Day
01 : Wednesday
Departure in the evening from Chhatripatei Shivaji Terminus
Mumbai.
Day 02 : Thursday
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 and lunch at
Ganapatipule beach resort. Noon board the bus for sight
seeing tour of Ratnagiri town. Visit to Ratnadurg Fort,
Lokmanaya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazar.
Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station.
Day 03 : Friday
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 Kale Jetty followed
by visit to Sawantwadi town by bus to witness fabulous
lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the
"Shiipagrama" in the town. Late in the evening
board the train at Sawantwadi railway station.
Day 04 : Saturday
Morning arrival at Karmali - Goa. The most frequented
tourist spot 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 new 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 visit
to Dona Paula & 250 years old House. Late in the
evening board the train from Madgaon railway station.
Day 05 : Sunday
Morning - Arrival at Pune. Board the bus to visit; Maharashtra
Phule Mandai, the old central market. Raja Dinkar Kalkar
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
and free time at Hotel Le Meridian. The Tribal Musuem
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 06 : Monday
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 &
Jaisism. Lunch & Cultural programme at Hote Taj.
After lunch visit to; Shivaji Museum with weapons &
antique 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 07 : Tuesday
Morning arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the
bus to rech Fardapur resort. After break fast proceed
to visit renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanata a World
Heritage Site to witness some of the finest paintings
and sculptures of the second century AD. At noon board
the train at Bhusawal railway station. Proceed to Nashik.
Lunch-on-board. Arrival at Nashik railway station. Departure
to visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Wine
& dine at the winery yard. Late in the evening board
the train at Nashik railway station.
Day 08 : Wednesday
Arrival at at CST - Mumbai. Journey Ends.
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