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Arrival in Mumbai and check in at hotel.Later proceed for the sight seeing of Mumbai visiting places like Marine drive,Mumbai fort,Gateway of India.

Breifing (Mumbai): Mumbai is the capital of Maharastra State and the gateway to this beguiling subcontinent. Of the four great cities in India, Mumbai is the most cosmopolitan, spear heading India's move into the 21st century. The word Mumbai is derived from Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the Koli fisherfolk, the oldest inhabitants of Mumbai. The name Mumbai, in its final form, dates back to the 18th century. For Portuguese, the name Bombay is Good Bay ("Bom" "Bay" Good Bay). Mumbai is a cluster of seven islands. These islands of no great value were ceded to Portuguese in 1534 by the Sultan of Gujarat. The Portuguese in turn gave these islands to Englands's Chareless II as part of the wedding dowry of Catherine of Braganza when she married England’s Charles II in 1661. In 1668, the British government leased the islands to the East India Company for 10 pounds per annum in the form of gold and Mumbai grew gradually to become centre of trade. 

Mumbai Fort: The area north of Colaba is known as Mumbai Fort, since the old British fort was once located here. There are a lot of impressive buildings from Mumbai's golden period here. St. John's church, dedicated to the soldiers, who laid down their lives in the Sindh campaign of 1838, and the first Afghan war of 1843, is also worth a visit.

Marine Drive: The marine drive is one of the best known aspects of Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. It is a circular stretch of road starting at Nariman Point and culminating at the Malabar Hills. The entire stretch measures about three kilometers. Marine Drive is officially known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, but it is seldom referred to with that name. It is counted as one of the tourist spots of Mumbai, and a large number of major tourist attractions are lined up around the stretch of this road. A trip around Marine drive can start at either ends. Starting from the Nariman Point end, a tourist can get a magnificent view of the entire stretch of the C- shaped road right up to its end. The skyline of the city looks as breathtaking as the serene sea.

Overnight will be in Mumbai.

By Train

Enjoy a leisurely break fast at the hotel and later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Gate awy.

Gateway of India: Mumbai's principal landmark, the Gateway of India is a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder. It is the starting point for most tourists who want to explore the city. This famous monument was built to commemorate the visit of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. The Gateway was built by the British and designed by the architect George Wittet. The first stone was laid by the then Governor of Bombay on March 31st, 1913. The Gate was formally opened in 1924.

It is 26m high structures, complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. Ironically, when the British Raj ended in 1947, this colonial symbol also became a sort of epitaph: the last of the British ships that set sail for England left from the Gateway. 

Return back to the hotel and have a relax afternoon. In the evening you will be met and transferred to the railway station to start your dream journey on a very luxurious train.

Dinner will be on board.

Arrival at Sindhudurg in the morning and dinner will be on board .Later you will proceed for the sightseeing tour of Sindhudurg by bus visiting places like Tarkali Beach, Malwan Chetty, Cashew Factory.

Sindhudurg is in the Kokan area of Maharastra having picturesque stretch of land on the west cost of India, endowed with the beautiful seashore, picturesque Mountains and scenic natural beauty and known for tropical fruits like the world famous Alphonso mangoes, cashews, Jamuns etc. Sindhudurg district was earlier a part of the Ratnagiri district district is spread over an area of around 5,207 sq.kms. The population of the District is 8,68,825 as per census of 2001. The modern township of Sindhudurg Nagari is the headquarters of Sindhudurg district. The district is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the east, the Belgaum District (Karnataka state) and Goa on the South.

Tarkali Beach: Situated in the south of Malvan on the west coast of India. The major attraction here is the long and narrow stretch of beach, with its pristine waters. On a clear day, you can see the sea-bed through a depth of 20ft. Then, of course, there are the forts, Sindhudurg one of Maharashtra's more popular and important sea forts, built in the 17th century and the famous Padmagarh Fort.

Return back to the train and dinner will be on board.

Arrive Goa in the morning. You will be served your breakfast on board and later proceed to have a wonderfull experience of the beaches of Goa.

Briefing Goa: Goa, a small enclave on the West Coast of India is one of the best holiday destinations in the World. Famous for its long stretch of beaches dotted with shacks, it is a favourite destination for the European tourists who flock to Goa during the winter months.

You will board on bus and will proceed to Verna Railway for a typical Goanis lunch.

Later you will be taken to enjoy the Goan Culture and dinner.

By Train

Morning arrival at Kolhapur breakfast on board.Later proceed by bus for the sightseeing of Kolhapur visiting places Mahalaxmi Temple,Bhawani Mandap and Shalini Palace.

Briefing Kolhapur: Former princely state, 3,219 sq mi (8,337 sq km), Maharashtra state, SW India. Largely agricultural, the region produces cotton and textiles. It also has large bauxite deposits. A center of the Marathas , Kolhapur was an important state of the Deccan. It was transferred to Maharashtra state in 1960. The city of Kolhapur (1991 pop. 405,118) was the capital of the former state. There are many Buddhist remains, notably a stupa, or shrine (3d cent. BC), with inscriptions in characters of the Asoka period. The city manufactures engineering products, refined sugar, and textiles.
The Shri Mahalakshmi Temple of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, The temple belongs architecturally to the Kannada Chalukya empire and may have been first built in circa 700 AD. Mounted on a stone platform, the image of the four armed and crowned goddess is made of gemstone and weighs about 40 kilograms. India, is one of the Shakti Peethas listed in various puranas of Hinduism. According to these writings, a Shakti Peetha is a place associated with Shakti, the goddess of power. The Kolhapur Shakti Peetha is of special religious significance being one of the six places where it is believed that one can either obtain salvation from desires or have them fulfilled. The temple takes its name from Mahalakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, and it is believed that the divine couple reside in the area.

Bhawani Mandap: The Enterance Of Kohapur is the glory of the city. Being the biggest & oldest building, it has historical importance. When Kolhapur became self-governed, this place was built.It has fine and sound construction with 14 squares. In about 1813, the Muslim knight Sadakhan invaded the palace and a part of it was burnt. After repair, 7 squares survived. At the center there is the temple of Kulswamini Tulja Bhavani.

Shalini Palace in Kolhapur city in Maharashtra state in India was built in 1931-34 at a cost of Rs. Eight lakhs was named after Princes Shrimant Shalini Raje of Kolhapur. The Palace stands on the west bank of the picturesque Rankala Lake (Circumference-2.5 miles) & is surrounded by towering palm trees, lush greenery & lovely gardens. The Palace is built of intricately carved black stone and Italian marble Rich decorative wooden doorways fitted with etched Belgium glass bearing the crest of the Maharaja of Kolhapur, add to the regal grandeur.

Return back to the the train and dinner will be on board and proceed for Aurangabad.

By Train

You will arrive in the morning at Daulatabad railway station abd breakfast will be on board.Later you will proceed for the sightseeing of Aurangabad bu bus visisting places Daulatabad Fort and Ellora Caves.  

Aurangabad: The ancient city of Aurangabad is located in the northern part of the state of Maharashtra in the western region of India. It is 403 km away from Mumbai and is encircled by hills. Situated on the banks of the Kham River, this historical city is famous for its medieval monuments and cultural heritage. Aurangabad was an important seat of the Mughal Empire for a short period. Thus, the city has many monuments speaking volumes about the grandeur of the Mughal architecture. There are many Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu temples also located in this region. Apart from these historical structures, the city is also famous for its close proximity with world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora and for its silk and cotton textiles. Aurangabad was earlier known as 'Khirki', due to its strategic position that provided a window view of the Deccan plateau. Though the city looks like a calm and serene city but it is rapidly growing as an industrialized city, trying to be as competitive as possible. Aurangabad was initially ruled by the Mauryans, who introduced Buddhism in this region of India. The advent of Buddhism is evident in the form numerous Buddhist cave temples in and around Aurangabad.

Ellora Caves: Ellora caves lay in the lap of the Chamadari hills extending over a mile and a quarter in the north-south direction and are situated 18 miles northwest of Aurangabad. Ellora represents some 300 years of great experiments carried out by different faiths with their very different iconography and structural compulsions.

Ellora caves are finest specimens of cave temple architecture. They house elaborate facades and exquisitely adorned interiors. These structures representing the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, were carved during 350 AD to 700 AD period. The cave monuments of Ellora were chiefly patronised by the Chalukya - Rashtrakuta rulers (7th - 10th century AD). Ellora group have 34 caves in them of which 12 are Buddhist, 17 are Hindu and 5 are Jain. Having elaborately carved facades, the work inside the caves will simply leave you breathless. According to experts, these caves were carved between 350 AD and 700 AD. The most appreciated attraction of Ellora Caves is the Kailasa Temple in cave 16. See it once and it will be tough for you to believe that the whole cave is carved out of a single monolith. The assembly hall, sanctum and lower hall, all are carved out of a single block. Cave 32 and Cave 34 are the most important Jain caves in Ellora Caves.

Daulatabad Fort: Daulatabad is situated around 13 kms away from Aurangabad. This place is known for its majestic fortress which was built in 12th century on top of a hill. The Daulatabad fort emerges dramatically over 600 ft above the Deccan plain. It is one of the world's best preserved forts of medieval times and also one of the few impregnable forts in Maharashtra with excellent architecture. The city was named Daulatabad 'The city of fortune', by Mohammed bin Tughluq, the sultan of Delhi. lmost 800 years ago, Daulatabad, then called 'Devigiri' was a thriving city. It was founded by Bhillamraja of the Yadava dynasty in 1187 AD. Later, the fort of Daulatabad passed through the hands of several dynasties in the Deccan. Less than 150 years after the Yadava dynasty, Daulatabad also became the capital of India for a short period during the reign of Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughluq, who gave the city its present name. But very soon the charm of this ancient city faded. Daulatabad fort has some outstanding structures like the Chand Minar, Jami Masjid and royal palaces. The royal palaces within the fort consist of spacious halls, pavilions and courtyards.

Return back to the train in the evening. Dinner will be on board.

Proceed for Chandrapur.

By Train

Arrive at chandraour and breakfast on board. Later you will proceed for the jeep safari to explore the Tadoba National Park.

Chandrapur, formerly Chanda, city (1991 pop. 226,105), Maharashtra state, central India, on the Irar River. It is a district administrative center. Chandrapur is near the Wardha valley coal fields.

Tadoba National Park is situated in the district of Chandrapur in the north-eastern part of Maharashtra. Often referred to as 'The Jewel of Vidharba', it is the oldest national park in Maharashtra. The park consist around 50 Bengal Tigers. Along with this other frequently spotted wildlife are Sambar, Gaur, Chinkara, Leopard cat, Pangolin, Panther, Spotted deer, Sloth bear, Chausinga, Nilgai, Barking deer, Indian bison, Wild dog, Hyena, Jackals etc.  Late nights are best to see Tigers, Leopards, Gaur, Nilgai, Sambar and Chital. The park is covered with the rich, dry, deciduous forests, populated with Sal, Ain, Tendu, Mahua, Haldu, Semal, Mango and Bamboo, particularly around the artificial Tadoba Lake. Andhari river flows through the forest.

Return back to the train in the evening.

Dinner on board and continue your journey towards Bhusawal.

By Train

Arrival in the morning at Bhusawal railway station.Breakfast will be on board and later you will proceed by bus for the visit of Ajanta Caves.

Ajanta Caves: The famous Ajanta caves are situated about 99-kms away from Aurangabad district in the state of Maharashtra. These caves are regarded as a world heritage site and were carved out from the 2nd century BC to 6th century AD. They are placed in a horseshoe shape about 3.5 m away from the village. The river Wagura, a mountain stream flows along the bottom of the ravine. This river falls from a height of 200 ft, thus making a series of waterfalls. The sound of the waterfalls can be heard in the caves also. The intriguing Ajanta Caves are carved out of large rocks and are 30 in number. These caves are dedicated to Lord Buddha. The followers and students of Buddhism resided here to study this religion. They have decorated these caves with the help of their excellent architectural skills and artistic paintings. The carvings and the paintings in the caves depict the life stories of Lord Buddha. Along with this, several types of human and animal figures are also carved out of the rocks.

Return back to the train evening will be at leisure and to relax for sometime in the train before proceeding towards the next destination.

Overnight will be at the train.

By Train

Arrival at Nasik in the morning,enjoy the breakfast on board and will later proceed by bus for the visit of of Panchwati Ghat you will also enjoy a boat ride.

Panchwati Ghat One of the famous holy places in India, Nask is a hub of religious activities, which are centered around the sacred banks of the Godaveri River.The banks of this holy river is wizened with well maintained ghats and numerous temples. These bathing ghats reverberate with holy recites of people who gather there to offer the last rituals of their beloved ones. Ganga bathing ghat whose waters are presumed to cleanse the sins, offers an awe-inspiring view to the spectator.

Return back to the train and have your dinner on board.

Proceed for Mumbai

By Train

Arrive in the morning at C S T Railway station.

You will be met and transferred to the hotel. Spend time at your own leisure and later you will be transferred to the international airport to connect flight back home.

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