Arrive at Chatrapati Shivaji Rail terminus at around 15:00 hrs. Get a royal traditional welcome with a Tikka and garland, before you go aboard. Enjoy your welcome drink. Mumbai, popular as the commercial and entertainment capital of India, is also the most populous one. Once you settle into your cabin, explore the train. The train departs for Sindhudurg. Dinner is served on-board.
Arrival in Sindhudurg Nagari. After breakfast, disembark the train to proceed towards Malavan jetty to board a boat for a visit to Sindhudurg Fort that is situated on an island. Explore this fortress that was erected in 1664-67 AD by Shivaji. Return back to proceed to the Tarkarli beach resort where you enjoy a sumptuous lunch. Spend some time at leisure. Later, proceed to the Dhamapur village (by A/c coach). En-route, halt to visit a Cashew factory. Once you arrive at Dhamapur village, visit the ancient temples of Bhagwati Devin and Satara Devi. Also enjoy a visit to the nearby lake. Back to the train to depart for Goa, your next destination. Dinner is served on-board.
Arrival in Goa. After breakfast, leave for sightseeing (by A/c. Coach) in Old Goa that includes a visit to St. Augustine Church, Se Cathedral Church, Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, St. Francis of Assissi, Goa Museum and Fontanhas, the Latin Quarters at Panjim. Return to have lunch and spend some free time on-board Deccan Odyssey. The evening is scheduled for dinner and a cultural performance at a beach-side hotel. Back to the train that stays at Vasco Railway Station for overnight.
After breakfast, disembark the train to go to Mangeshi temple (by A/C coach), followed by a visit to Safa Masjid. Safa Masjid is an important Islamic shrine, situated in Ponda. Also known as Shahouri Masjid, this mosque is a typical Islamic architecture. Built in 1560 by Ibrahim Adil Shah, the Sultan of Bijapur, Safa Masjid has a massive water tank that is a major tourist attraction. Later, visit the Sahakari Spice Farm, a well-known tourist attraction. Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour to the spice plantation. Relish Goan delicacies in lunch at the farm. Afterwards leave for the Chandor village to visit Menezes Braganza House, erected during the 16th century. Back on the train, for dinner and departing to Kolhapur.
Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis. Complimentary Breakfast. Exclusive A/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary). Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only. GST Extra 5%
Services other than specified. Entrance fee at the monumental sites during the sightseeing Guide during the sightseeing Any expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone/fax calls. Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, etc. 5.0 % Government service tax Any tips to drivers, hotel staff, any meals apart from the ones mentioned above. Any other tax or service charge that could be enforced during this period will be extra & need to borne by you.
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