world. The Deccan Odyssey is much more than a mere luxury train
cruise. It''s a ''classical odyssey'' of time beyond the realms of the
present. Welcome aboard!
Day 1:
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After araival at Mumbai airport directly transferred to CST
Railway Station(formerly called VT) to board the Deccan
Odyssey Maharaja train & depart by 1630 hrs.Hi-Tea &
Dinner on board. Train travels through the Night to
Ratnagiri.Overnight train stationary at Ratnagiri Station.
Day 2:
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After early breakfast, greeted to warm Konkani welcome at
Bhoke Railway Station. Drive through the agriculturally rich
Ratnagiri district to board local Fishing trawler & enjoy
backwater cruise on Shastri River from Rai Jetty to
Jaigarh jetty. Later drive to virgin beach of Ganpatiphule,next to the famous
14 centuries old Lord Ganesha Temple,dedicated to Hindu Elephant God of
Good fortune. Enjoy sea-side out-door lunch & leisurely swim on the virgin
beach. In the afternoon drive to Ratanagiri town & briefly visit the well
preserved house of great intellectual & Indian freedom fighter Lokmmanya
Tilak. Board back the Royal Train at Ratanagiri Railway station. After some
rest,proceed for onboard dinner. Overnight Train stationary at Ratnagiri
Station.
Day 3:
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Early morning the train moves to Sindhunagari Railway
station. After early breakfast, board Air Conditioned Bus to
Malvan jetty. Enroute enjoy optional walk through weekly
local village bazaar(market). Later board small canoe to
visit 17th century built Sea Fort of Sindhudurg ,also famous for it's Shivaji's
temple. Drive to Tarkarli beach on Arabian Sea to enjoy sumptuous lunch &
leisurely swim. In the afternoon board small motorboats to cruise backwaters
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