The Deccan Odyssey
Heritage on Wheels is a luxury train, on the lines of the Palace
on Wheels. Heritage on Wheels is a joint venture of the Rajasthan
Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways. The Heritage
on Wheels runs on the meter gauge. The train traverses through the
uncharted regions of Bikaner Train Tour Packages, Trips To India
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and Shekhawati, famous repositories of the heritage and culture
of Rajasthan. Besides Bikaner and Shekhavati region, the Heritage
on Wheels train also helps you to explore the cultural heritage
of other cities of Rajasthan in a grand and royal style.
Bikaner is a cultural and historical city of Rajasthan. Bikaner
is a medieval town, formed during the fifteenth century. It is dotted
with scores of sand dunes. Besides the famed forts and palaces,
Bikaner is also well known for its camels. The word Shekhawati indicates
a region and not a particular town. The towns of Shekhawati region
are known for their amazing painted Havelis. Due to the wonderful
paintings of the Havelis, this region is dubbed as "open art
gallery of Rajasthan". Numerous painted Havelis make Shekhavati
a popular and fascinating tourist destination.
Destinations Covered :Mumbai - Pune - Aurangabad
- Fardapur
Day/01 : Wed. Welcome to Mumbai. Board the train
in the evening at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Wine and dine in
the luxurious comforts of this train and whistle off on your royal
voyage.
Day/02 : Thu. Alight in the morning at the Bhoke
Station nestled amidst majestic mountains and scenic backwaters.
Enjoy the short ride in an AC luxury bus to Rai Bhatgaon Jetty.
Day/03 : Fri. Next day the train chugs in to the
tip of the Konkan coast, Sindhugarh Nagari Railway station. A Luxury
AC bus transfers you to Malvan Jetty from station.
Day/04 : Sat. As the train pulls into Goa, get
ready to explore an exotic destination frequented by tourists from
all corners of the globe.
Day/05 : Sun. The Royal train pulls into Pune.
After a royal breakfast in the train, step out to discover this
early home of Shivaji, the great Maratha warrior.
Day/06 : Mon. Next morning, travelling along the
rolling hills and picturesque ruins of the past, you travel way
back in time to Aurangabad.
Day/07 : Tue. Alight at Jalgaon railway station
and travel to Fardapur resort. After a royal break fast depart for
T- Junction in a luxury AC bus.
Day/08 : Wed. Enjoy the breakfast on board as
the sun rises over the commercial capital of India. Alight at the
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in the morning enriched with the rich
legacy of this land. The royal journey is over, but the memory of
which, will live on forever.
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