Maharashtra Splendor
Highlights
- Explore the jewels of ancient Indian architecture, the wondrous cave temples of Ajanta and Ellora along the western seaboard, both World Heritage Sites.
- Visit the New P alace, witness the "Mardani Kehl" martial art of the Marathas.
- A Wine Tour of Nashik
- Taste spicy Goan cuisine and visit a 400 year old Portuguese villa, a slice of living history.
- Visit the holy town of Sindhudurg.
Destinations: Mumbai - Nashik – Aurangabad (Ellora Caves) – Ajanta Caves - Kolhapur -Goa- Sindhudurg –Mumbai
This evening, arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and board your train on a mesmerizing voyage through the Maratha heartland.
Arrive in Nashik and proceed for a Champagne tour followed by lunch.
Proceed to visit Ellora Caves, a World Heritage site. A unique artistic creation, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.
Arrive at Jalgaon railway station and drive to Ajanta Caves, a World Heritage site. These magnificent caves have exquisite ancient murals and sculptures that depict the life of Buddha.
Arrive at Kolhapur, a multifaceted city with a mythical past. Visit the New Palace, the Mahalaxmi Temple and the Town Hall museum. Witness a traditional martial arts performance known as "Mardani Khel".
Arrive in Goa, known for its beaches, churches, and temples. Take a tour of Old Goa, visiting the ruins of St. Augustine Church and the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Walk through the old Latin Quarters known as Fontainhas.
Arrive in SIndhudurg which lies on a rocky island just off the coast of Malvan
Arrive at Mumbai, where your journey comes to an end.
