Deccan Odyssey
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Tour Duration & Places Covered:
Duration: 07 nights & 08 days
Places Covered: Mumbai - Ganpatipule - Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg
- Tarkarli - Goa - Pune - Aurangabad - Ajanta - Nasik - Mumba |
Day 07 : Ajanta, Nasik (Tuesday):
Alight at Jalgaon railway station and travel to Fardapur resort. After
a royal break fast depart for T-Junction in a luxury AC 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.
At Ajanta, the Mahayana group, Hinayana group and the the later Mahayana
group, complete the sepectrum 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 Bhusawal Station in the same luxury AC bus. Travel along to Nasik
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 Nasik Road station with a traditional welcome of garlands,
'arti' and 'kumkum tilak'. Depart for Sula Winery at Goverdhan Park
in the comforts of a luxury AC bus, enjoying the view of a bustling
township that's an interesting blend of the ancient and the modern.
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