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Deccan Odyssey

Tour Duration & Places Covered:

Duration: 07 nights & 08 days
Places Covered: Mumbai - Ganpatipule - Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg - Tarkarli - Goa - Pune - Aurangabad - Ajanta - Nasik - Mumba

Day 05 : Pune (Sunday):

Next morning, the royal train pulls into Pune, the erstwhile capital of Maratha. Also known as the cultural capital of the state, it is hometown of famous poets, writers, singers and artists. After a royal breakfast in the train, step out to discover this early home of Shivaji, the great Maratha warrior.

First stop is Phule Mandai, the old central market, named after the great social reformer Mahatma Jatiba Phule. It consists of a large octagonal central tower with Gothic features and arms radiating from it. A reminder of the day's gone by. Move on to the Raja Kelkar Museum, a quaint Rajasthani-styled building with an interesting personal collection of artifacts and antiques belonging to the 17th , 18th and the 19th century. Move on to the David Synagogue, believed to be one of the largest in the world. Built by a Jewish merchsant, Sir David Sassoon in 1867, it is one of the finest synagogues in India.

It is time to move on to the world famous Rajneesh Ashram. Commonly known as Osho Ashram, the lushly landscape 24-acre commune offers numerous progammes with an emphasis on mediation. Thousands alight here every day in search of spiritual meanings.

After a quick lunch break at the Hotel Le Meridian, next stop is the Tribal Museum with an impressive collection of nearly2000 rare and precious articles related to the tribal life of maharashtra. The 12 sections include domestic life, agricultural, weapons and woodvarving.

Now, the luxury bus takes you to the Aga Khan Palace. A historical monument where Mahatma Gandhi and his wife were imprisoned along with other national leaders after he started the Quit India movement. Listen to the magic of hymns and devotional songs presented by a small group of artistes near the memorial of Smt. Kasturba Gandhi.

Before you realize it, the day has ended. And it's time for the famous light and sound show at the Shaniwarwada Palace, built in 1732 by the peshwas. Traditional 'tutari', 'sanai', 'chaughada', garlands and 'kumkum tilak' welcome you at the entrance. While the daring story of the erstwhile Maratha Empire enacted by light the sound capture your imagination inside.

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