Wednesday : Mumbai
Departure in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus)
This magnificent building is considered to be architecturally one of the finest stations in the world. Built by the British in 1888, it has an exquisite ornamentation on its facade along with beautifully executed panels and friezes. It holds the statue of Queen Victoria on its dome. It is also a world heritage monument.

Dinner and overnight on board

Thursday : Ratnagiri - Ganapatipule – Sawantwadi
Morning – Alight at Ratnagiri Railway Station and depart by coach for Ganapatipule Beach.

Ganapatipule is one of the most spectacular beaches along the Konkan Coast – an idyllic getaway that attracts peace-seekers, beach lovers, and pilgrims alike. Besides its clean beach and clear waters, Ganapatipule is rich in flora, including mangroves and coconut palms. Here, you can leave the hectic world behind as you laze around on golden sands or explore the many trails that lead from the beach..

Return to Deccan Odyssey for lunch.

Lunch & free time onboard while train takes you through the hills and mountain tracks towards Sawantwadi a heritage town.

Alight at Kudal railway station and proceed by AC bus to visit Sawantwadi town.

This elite heritage destination is the entry point to Goa. The colorful town is situated at the periphery of Moti Lake. Adjacent to lake is the Palace built in 18th century by the then King Khem Sawant Bhonsale III.

Shilpa Gram is yet another place you must visit. A crafts village, where you can watch local craftsmen manufacturing handicrafts and what's more, you can buy some mementos too. Watch cultural programme in Shilpa Gram, performed by local artists.

In the evening board the train at Kudal railway station.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Friday : Sindhudurg
Morning Alight at the Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station and departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg ’the Ocean Fort’ & the one time naval base of Maratha empire. Sindhudurg fort stands on a rocky island, known as Kurte, barely a km, from the Malavan Town. Sindhudurg Fort was built in 1664-67 AD by King Shivaji. One of the best preserved forts of the Marathas, the 48 acre Sindhudurg fort has a four km long zigzag line of 9 metres high and 3 metres wide rampart with 42 bastions. Apart from the huge stones, the building material involved 2000 khandis (72,576 kgs) of iron to erect the massive curtain wall and bastions. A notable feature is that the foundation stones were laid down firmly in molten lead. It also houses some twenty Hindu-Muslim families.

From jetty proceed to Tarkarli beach.

Tarkarli, a virgin beach at the confluence of river Karli and Arabian Sea. The major attraction here is the long and narrow stretch of beach, with its pristine water. On a clear day, you can see the sea bed through a depth of 20 ft.

Lunch & free time at Tarkarli Beach resort.

Next, proceed to Walaval village to visit ancient temple of Goddess Laxmi Narayana. After this visit proceed by bus to board the train at Kudal Railway Station.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Saturday : Goa
Morning arrival at Karmali – Goa. Board the bus to reach Old Goa to visit the ruins of St. Augustine Church, once the largest cathedral in Goa. Basilica of Bom Jesus, this is a 16th Century Church, the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier is enshrined here. The 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 to Verne Railway Station to board the train. Lunch & leisure time till evening.

Evening depart by bus to a beach hotel for a traditional Goan dinner.

Board the train from Madgaon railway station to Kolhapur.

Overnight on train.

Sunday : Kolhapur
Morning – Arrive at Kolhapur City, also known as Karveer or Dakshin Kashi of Maharashtra

Board the bus for a city tour of Kolhapur. A visit to the New Palace, a royal palace partly converted into museum.The museum houses rare paintings and artifacts used by the royal family. Royal weapons and a tableau depicting court life of the last century create an aristocratic ambience. Proceed to .Bhawani Mandap (The Town Hall), an exquisitely carved Mahalaxmi Temple, a temple of goddess Amba bai visited by millions of pilgrims, Shalini Palace built of intricately carved black stone & Italian Marble which stands on the west side of lake Rankala, Witness traditional Martial Art locally known as “Mardani Khel” at the Palace followed by a Cultural Programme. Kolhapur is well known for its textiles and cottons, in particular Kolhapuri saris. But it is of course most famous for its jewellery and leather sandals and Kolhapuri chappals. The exclusive items are on display in the stalls at the Palace so one can leisurely do shopping.

At noon board the train at Kolhapur station. Lunch and leisure time for the rest of the day.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Monday : Daulatabad – Ellora – Aurangabad
Morning Arrive at Daulatabad station and depart by road to visit the Majestic fort Daulatabad. Next stop is Ellora caves, a World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religions- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.

Lunch & free time.

After lunch move on to Aurangabad to visit the Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal, a grand piece of Moghul architecture. Free time for shopping Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms for a befitting memorabilia.

Evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station.

Dinner and overnight on board

Tuesday : Ajanta
Morning arrival at Jalgaon railway station and board the bus to reach Ajanta Caves. The renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta are a World Heritage Site. See some of the finest paintings and sculptures of the second century AD. ‘Bodhisattva Padmapani’, ‘Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara’, The Birth of the Buddha’ & ‘Thousand Buddhas are a few amongst the many fine murals & sculptures.

At noon board train at Jalgaon railway station and proceed to Nashik. Lunch on-board and leisure time till evening

Evening Alight at Nashik Road railway station and board a bus to Panchawati Ghat a holy place known for Kumbh Mela. Next, visit the Kala Ram Temple built in 1794.

Evening board the train at Deolali railway station.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Wednesday : Mumbai
Morning arrival at Mumbai