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Maharashtra Wild Trail (Deccan Odyssey)

Explore Maharashtra Wild Trail journey of Deccan Odyssey train, a 7 nights/8 days luxury trip covering Mumbai, Ellora Caves, Aurangabad, Pench, Tadoba, Ajanta and Nashik.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Onboard the train

    Mumbai

    Trip officially starts at 15:30 hours at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai. Registration, traditional welcome and welcome drink. Settle into cabins as the train starts slowly towards Ellora Caves. Dinner served on board.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Onboard the train

    Ellora Caves

    Train reaches Aurangabad by early morning. After breakfast, road trip to Ellora Caves (34 rock-cut shrines, Kailash temple). Visit Daulatabad fort, Bibi-ka-Maqbara and the city’s 52 gates. Optional spa at a city hotel. Lunch served on board. Dinner in the evening (local cuisine). Return to train by late evening.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Onboard the train

    Aurangabad

    After breakfast, sightseeing of Aurangabad including Bibi-ka-Maqbara (replica of the Taj Mahal) and a Himroo fabric weaving centre. Return to train for lunch. Evening cocktail/mocktail at the train’s lounge, followed by dinner. Train moves towards Pench.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Onboard the train

    Ramtek (Pench)

    Train reaches Pench National Park by early morning. After breakfast, game drive in Pench National Park. Return to the Deccan Odyssey for a leisurely brunch. Disembark again in the afternoon for a second game drive. Return by evening, dinner served on board as the train moves towards Tadoba.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Onboard the train

    Warora (Tadoba)

    Train arrives at Chandrapur station. Early morning safari to Tadoba Tiger Reserve (Land of Tigers). Breakfast at Tiger Trails lodge, with a wildlife documentary shown. Lunch at the lodge, then return to train. Free time as the train moves towards Jalgaon.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Onboard the train

    Ajanta Caves

    Train halts at Jalgaon by early morning. After breakfast, disembark to visit Ajanta Caves (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 30 rock-cut caves). Return to train for lunch as it leaves for Nashik. Onboard leisure activities (carrom, movie, spa). Dinner served on board.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Onboard the train

    Nashik

    Train reaches Nashik by morning. After breakfast, walking trip to the ghats, market tour to the Wednesday Market, and a trip to Grover Zampa vineyards for wine tasting and lunch. Train proceeds towards Mumbai. Dinner served on board.

  8. Day 8rail

    Mumbai

    Train reaches Mumbai and halts. After breakfast, checkout formalities begin, marking the end of the tour.

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