Weave through the India's most
culturally fascinating states, Gujarat, Rajasthan and
Diu. Travel by night and take day trips to fascinating
places. The Royal Orient will transport you to palaces
and forts steeped in legends of heroism and chivalry.
One can feel the spirituality of an ancient Jain Temple
city. Soak the feet in warm waters of the Arabian sea
and laze on the beach. Safari in jungles to see the only
lions outside Africa. Shop for exquisite handicrafts as
old as history. The Royal Orient provided with
personalized service that only royalty was privileged
with, promises you memorable days and nights that you
will always remember and
cherish.
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| Day1 - Wednesday -
Mumbai |
Departure in the evening from
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai... |
| Itinerary
Time |
| Departure from C.S.T ( Mumbai) |
16.40
hrs. |
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| Day2 - Thursday - Jaigadh, Ganapatipule,
Ratangiri |
Morning - Arrival at Bhoke Railway
Station. Reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by AC bus for Back
Water Cruise up to historical fort Jaigad . Board the
bus to explore finest beach along the Konkan coast. Free
time & lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort. Noon
board the bus for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town.
Visit to Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanaya Tilak Smarak and free
time in Ratnagiri Bazar . Board the train at Ratnagiri
Railway station. |
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| Day3 - Friday- Sindhudurg, Tarkarli,
Sawantwadi |
Morning-Arrival at Sindhudurg Nagari
Railway station. Departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty to
witness Sindhudurg Sea Fort From Jetty proceed to
Tarkarli beach resort for lunch & free time. After
lunch Back Water Cruise through the Tarkarli creek up to
Kale Jetty followed by visit to Sawantwadi town by bus
to witness fabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings and
furniture at the " Shiipagrama " in the town. Late in
the evening board the train at Sawantwadi railway
station. |
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| Day4 - Saturday - Goa |
Morning arrival at Karmali - Goa .
The most frequented tourist spot in India. Board the bus
to reach Old Goa to witness. Basilica De Born Jesus, Se
Cathedral, Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of
Assissi , that began as a mosque but new is an
archaeological museum for Goan antiques. Proceed to
Panjim by bus. Free time for short walk in city and
bazaar followed by lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort.
After lunch visit to Dona Paula & 250 years old
House. Late in the evening board the train from Madgaon
railway station. |
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| Day5 - Sunday- Pune |
Morning - Arrival at Pune , the
Erstwhile Capital of Maharashtra . Board the bus to
visit; Maharashtra Phule Mandai , the old central
market. Raja Dinkar Kalkar Museum houses variety of
artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries. Sir
David Sasoon Synagogues built in 1867. The Osho
International Commune is on of the biggest centre for
mediation and spiritual growth. Lunch & free time at
Hotel Le Meridian. The Tribal Musuem having collection
of 2000 rare and precious articles related to tribal
life. Aga Khan Palace, a place where Mahatma Gandhi was
incarcerated during freedom struggle presently converted
in to a Museum dedicated to Gandhi family. Witness Sound
and Light show at Shaniwarwada . Late in the evening
board the train from Pune railway station. |
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| Day6 - Monday - Aurangabad |
Morning arrival at Aurangabad
station. Proceed by road to witness. Historical fort
Daulatabad , Ellora caves, a world Heritage site, having
34 cave temples dedicated to three different religion -
Hinduism, Buddhism & Jaisism . Lunch & Cultural
programme at Hote Taj . After lunch visit to; Shivaji
Museum with weapons & antique from the great Maratha
Empire. Aurangabad Caves No. 7 & 8, Bibi-ka-Maqbara
, a replica of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul
architecture. Free time for shopping Paithani , Himroo ,
Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect memorabilia. Late
in the evening board the train from Aurangabad railway
station. |
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| Day7 - Tuesday - Ajanta &
Nashik |
Morning arrival at Jalgaon railway
station. Board the bus to rech Fardapur resort. After
break fast proceed to visit renowned Buddhist caves of
Ajanata a World Heritage Site to witness some of the
finest paintings and sculptures of the second century
AD. At noon board the train at Bhusawal railway station.
Proceed to Nashik . Lunch-on-board. Arrival at Nashik
railway station. Departure to visit Panchawati Ghat and
Sula Winery Yard. Wine & dine at the winery yard.
Late in the evening board the train at Nashik railway
station. |
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| Day8 - Wednesday - Mumbai |
Arrival at at C.S.T.
(Mumbai) |
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