Destinations Enroute
The royal train of Maharashtra, Deccan Odyssey covers some of the famous heritage destinations of Maharashtra as well as Goa state. It commences its weeklong journey from 
Mumbai and the destinations covered by this train are discussed in brief:
Mumbai :
As Mumbai is the first departure destination of the train, tourists will explore the Mumbai city. It is the financial capital of India and the entertainment hub of the country. Mumbai is the most flamboyant city of India and it houses some of the world-famous heritage attractions such as Gateway of India, Hanging Garden, Prince of Wales Museum and many more.
Sindhudurg Ocean Fort & Tarkali Beach :
Sindhudurg Ocean Fort is covered by the Deccan Odyssey Train tour itinerary. This fort is located on a rocky island and tells a saga of bygone era. The founder of the Maratha kingdom Shivaji built this fort around 1664-67 AD. This was once the naval base of Maratha Empire. One of the most well preserved forts of Maratha, Sindhudurg Fort can be reached only by a boat ride.
Tarkarli is a scenic beach located at the confluence of Karli River and the Arabian Sea. It is 6 kms away from Malvan. This is called as ‘Queen Beach’ of Sindhudurg.
Goa, the Pearl of the East :
Goa, once a Portuguese colony is the smallest state of India located on the west coast of India. Goa is mostly known for the scenic palm-fringed beaches yet Old Goa houses some Portuguese heritage. Deccan Odyssey covers the North Goa which houses St. Augustine Church once largest cathedral in Goa, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, an archaeological museum for Goan antiques.
The Beaches of Goa are known worldwide, there is always a sizzling mood of dance and music in the Goa beaches.
Kolhapur :
The city of Kolhapur, once a princely state houses some heritage attractions. This city is also known for its tradition of martial arts. Kolhapur tour of Deccan Odyssey covers the New Palace Museum, Bhavani Mandap and Mahalaxmi Temple. Kolhapur is also known for its jewellery, leather sandals and Kolhapuri chappals, saris, etc.
Daulatabad Fort City & World Heritage Ellora Caves :
Daulatabad, a 14th century fort city in Maharashtra state is just 16 kms away from Aurangabad. The main attraction is the Daulatabad Fort which was once the head quarters of the powerful Yadava rulers. It was also the capital of Mohammed bin Tughlak, who renamed the old city Deogiri as Daulatabad, or City of Fortune.
Ellora Caves located in close distance from Aurangabad is one of the major old heritage destinations of India. The caves of Ellora comprise of sculpture works of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. The caves excavations date back to 5th to 11th centuries.
Bibi-Ka-Muqbara of Aurangabad built by Prince Azam Shah, son of Emperor as a tribute to his mother Rabia Durrani is also an attraction in Aurangabad. It is an imitation of Taj Mahal and hence called as poor man’s Taj.
Chandrapur & Wardha :
Located in Chandrapur district in the Vidharba region of eastern Maharashtra, Tadoba-Andhari Tiger is 45 km north of Chandrapur. The main attractions of the park are royal Bengal tiger and Sambar, Gaur, Chinkara, Leopard cat, Pangolin, Panther, Spotted deer, Sloth bear, Chausinga, Nilgai, Barking deer, Indian bison, Wild dog, Hyena, Jackals, several species of birds, etc.
Wardha houses the Gandhi’s Sevagram Ashram where Gandhi stayed from 1936 to 1948. It served as an institution for nation building activities. One will see here Gandhi’s way of life, the attractions and sites to be visited are Adi Nivas (First Residence), Prayer Ground, Bapu Kuti, Ba Kuti, Gandhiji's Secretariat, Bapu's Kitchen, Akhari Niwas (Last Abode) and Gandhiji's Exhibits.
Ajanta Caves and Nashik (Panchawati) :
The last destinations of Deccan Odyssey Train are Ajanta Caves, the World Heritage Site and Nashik. Ajanta Caves are 2nd century BC temples of Buddhist art and sculptures. There are 34 excavated caves in Ajanta which are a feast to the eyes of an art lover or heritage freak.
Panchawati is a pilgrimage site in Nashik on the bank of River Godavari which is related to stories of Hindu Epic Ramayana. It is here that Ram spent his exile days with wife Sita and brother Laxman. Ravana abducts Sita from Panchawati Van. This site houses some temples and also famous for Kumbha Mela.
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