Maharashtra Wild Trail Onboard the Deccan Odyssey 11 days & 10 nights , Private Journey Mumbai (Bombay), Ajanta Caves, Nagzira, Tadoba & Aurangabad Experience the wild side of Maharashtra on this exciting journey. Delve deep into the Green Oasis of the Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary. Search for tigers, bears and pythons in the forests of the Tadoba Tiger Reserve. Explore the Ajanta and Ellora cave complexes, which feature stunning religious painting and sculpture. End your journey with a visit to the historic city of Aurangabad before returning to Mumbai. Day 1 Arrive Mumbai Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The Taj Mahal & Palace Hotel - 2 Nights Day 2 Mumbai Explore Mumbai’s kaleidoscopic past and vibrant present as you see some of the landmarks today. Visit India’s largest open-air laundry and stroll through a bustling Crawford Market. (B) Day 3 Mumbai to Ajanta Caves Set sail to visit the spectacular sculptures of the caves on Elephanta Island. This evening board your train at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and embark on a mesmerizing voyage through the Maratha heartland. The Deccan Odyssey - 7 Nights (B, D) Day 4 Ajanta Caves Arrive at Jalgaon railway station and drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ajanta Caves, home to exquisite ancient murals and sculptures that depict the life of Buddha. (B, L, D) Day 5 Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary Upon arrival in Gondia, disembark and drive to the lovely Nagzira wildlife sanctuary, which is known as the “Green Oasis.” Go on a game drive in search of tigers, jackals, antelopes, pangolins and a wide variety of birdlife. (B, L, D) Day 6 Nagzira / Tadoba Tiger Reserve After a morning game drive in Nagzira, return to your train for the journey to the magnificent Tadoba Tiger Reserve. (B, L, D) Day 7 Tadoba Spend an unforgettable day in the Tadoba Tiger Reserve as you embark on morning and afternoon safari adventures in search of Bengal tigers, sloth bears, leopards, civets, crocodiles and the endangered Indian python. (B, L, D) Day 8 Aurangabad / Ellora Caves Arrive in Aurangabad and head northwest to visit the Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A unique artistic creation, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, the diversity of this cave complex illustrates the spirit of tolerance that characterized ancient India. Stop by Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, a replica of the Taj Mahal, before returning to your train. (B, L, D) Day 9 Aurangabad This morning, visit some of the famous sights of the old city, including a himroo factory where you can observe the making of Aurangabad’s famous cotton and silk fabric. (B, L, D) Day 10 Mumbai This morning, arrive in Mumbai where your journey comes to an end. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The Leela Hotel - 1 Night (B) Day 11 Depart Mumbai Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
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