Day 1 - (Wednesday) Mumbai - Departure in
the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai.
DAY 2 - (Thursday) Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri and Bhatye
Beach.Morning - Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station. Reach Rai Bhatgaon
Jetty by AC bus for Backwater Cruise up to historical fort Jaigad.
Board the bus to explore finest beach along the Konkan coast. Enjoy
free time & lunch at Ganapatipule Beach Resort. At Noon board the bus
for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town. Visit Ratnadurg Fort,
Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and shop in Ratnagiri Bazar. Board the train at
Ratnagiri Railway station.
DAY 3 - (Friday) Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi.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. After lunch proceed for Backwater
Cruise through the Tarkarli. Creek up to Kalse Jetty followed by a
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.
Day 4 - (Saturday) Goa - 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, 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 Dona Paula & 250 years old
House.Late in the evening board the train from Madgaon railway
station.
Day 5 - (Sunday) Pune - Morning - Arrival at Kolhapur City,
Situated on the banks of river Panchaganga.Board the bus to visit;New
Palace, a royal palace partly converted into museum, Bhawani Mandap
(The Town Hall) witness traditional Martial Art locally known as "Mardani
Khel", Mahalaxmi Temple a temple of goddess Ambabai, Shalini Palace
built of intricately carved black stone & Italian Marble stands on the
west side of lake Rankala, watch cultural programme and visit to
handicraft stalls for perfect memorabilia.At noon board the train at
Kolhapur station to depart for Pune. Lunch onboard. Leisure time till
evening.Evening arrive at Pune. Board the bus to visit Raja Dinkar
Kelkar Museum, houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th
Centuries. Board the train from Pune railway station. Dinner onboard.
Day 6 - (Monday) Aurangabad - Morning Arrival at Daulatabad
station.Travelling along the picturesque ruins of Aurangabad proceed
by road to the Historical fort Daulatabad.Next stop is Ellora caves, a
World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three
different religion- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.Then go for Lunch &
have free time.After lunch move on to see;Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica
of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul architecture. Optional: Back
to train. Free time for shopping Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from
showrooms for a perfect memorabilia.Evening board the train from
Aurangabad railway station. Dinner onboard
Day 7 - (Tuesday) Ajanta & Nasik - 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.
Day 8 - (Wednesday) Mumbai
