| Day - Seven (Tuesday) - AJANTA
& NASHIK |
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| Alight at Bhusawal railway station after a royal breakfast. Travel to
T-Junction in a luxury A/C bus. Board the MSRTC eco-friendly bus and it's time
to travel back in time. Soon, you will find yourself surrounded by dramatic
views of the Waghora valley where the Ajanta Caves are located. Older than the
Ellora caves (200 BC to 650 AD) they are also cut from the volcanic lava of the
Deccan Trap in a Steep crescent shaped hillside. Lost to the world after the
7th Century it was discovered by accident in 1819, by a party of British
officers on a hunting expedition.
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| At Ajanta, the Mahayana group, Hinayana group and the later Mahayana group,
complete the spectrum of Buddhist development in India. 'Bodhisattva
Padmapani'. Boddhisattva Avalokitesvara', '17 Jatakas'. The Birth of the
Buddha' and 'The Thousand Buddhas' are amongst the finest murals and sculptures
ever found. The paintings on the ceiling, particularly the elephant scattering
the lotus, charging bull, the black princess and the row of dancers with
musicians mesmerize tourists from all over the world. |
| After a quick shopping break for artifacts and souvenirs, back track to Jalgaon
Station in the same luxury A/C bus. Travel along to Nashik in the royal
comforts of the train while the magnificent images of the ancient caves linger
on in your mind. Enjoy the mouth-watering spread on board of the royal train. |
| Alight at Nashik Road station and depart for the Panchvati Ghats that is lined
with a number of ancient temples that'll surely impart its peaceful air to you.
The Nashik Kumbha Mela, which held here every 12 years, is generally
acknowledged to be the most sacred of all the festivals. It also known to be
the largest religious gathering in the world. |
| Finally, when you head back to the Deolali Road Station, it's time for the
farewell dinner as the Deccan Odyssey moves from the past to the future. Get
ready to alight at the most advanced business capital of India, Mumbai.
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| Today Scheduled |
| Ajanta Caves / Nasik |
Timings |
| Early Breakfast on Board. |
06.30 hrs. onwards. |
| Arrival at Bhusawal Rly station
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07.00 hrs. |
| Detrain to visit Ajanta Caves A World Heritage Monument by A/c.Coach
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07.30 hrs.
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| Return to Deccan Odyssey at Jalgaon Railway Station
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12.45 hrs. |
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Depart for Nasik
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13.15 hrs. |
| Lunch & Leisure time on Board
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13.30 hrs. onwards |
| Arrive at Nasik station & depart to Visit Panchwati Ghats and ancient
Temples. |
17.00 hrs. |
| Return to the Deccan Odyssey at Deolali Railway Station and Dinner
on board. |
19.30 hrs. |
| Depart for Mumbai |
22.30 hrs. |
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