Maharashtra Wild Trail

Guests assemble at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus at 15: 30 hours and complete all formalities related to check-in and registration. Then, a traditional welcome awaits the guests, which is followed by a refreshing welcome drink. As all the guests board the luxury train, it chugs off for Ellora Caves. Dinner to be served onboard. Stay overnight on the train.

The day begins with delicious breakfast onboard as the train reaches Aurangabad Station. Aurangabad is named after the great Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and still has that beautiful charm of the Mughals. Many forts like Bibi-ka-Maqbara and Daulatabad Fort combine to paint a beautiful picture of the past. In addition, Aurangabad is famous for being close to Ellora Caves, the world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage site.

Morning is to be spent at leisure. You can also indulge in rejuvenating therapies in a five-star hotel. De-board the train after an early lunch and proceed to Ellora Caves. Ellora Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising 34 rock-cut shrines dedicated to Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Considered among the best rock-cut architecture, Ellora Caves is a popular attraction in India. One of the most famous structures here is the Kailash Temple which has many spires, the tallest of which depict Mount Kailash, the Adobe of Lord Shiva.

After Ellora Caves, Dualatabad Fort is on the list. The Fort is settled on a conical hill and dates back to 100 BCE. There are many caves here, similar to Ajanta and Ellora Caves.

Return to the Deccan Odyssey and relax. Then, freshen up and leave for the city to have dinner. Overnight stay onboard.

The train arrives in Ramtek near Pench National Park on this day. Leave for Pench National Park in the morning and prepare for an enthralling game drive. Renowned for being the habitat of rich flora, fauna, and avifauna, Pench National Park is spread over an area of 257 km sq. It is roughly divided into two halves by the Pench River that babbles through it. Though the Pench National Park is a Tiger Reserve, you can spot animals like barking deer, wild dogs, chital, jackals, gaur, sloth bear, and many others. As per the records, there are 33 species of mammals, 50 fish species, 164 species of birds, 30 reptile species, and 10 species of amphibians residing here.

Once done with the game drive, return to the train for brunch. Then, freshen up and leave for yet another game drive. There are four different regions of the forest, all of which are bestowed with nature's mystique. Not just for animal spotting, Pench National Park is also known for being a bird-lover's paradise.

Return onboard and relax. Dinner is served onboard as the train chugs off Tadoba. Stay overnight on the train.

At the train station at Chandrapur Station, you hop off and leave for an early-morning safari to Tadoba Tiger Reserve, also called the Land of Tigers, mainly because of its rich population of tigers. Other than spotting tigers, you have fair chances of catching sight of leopards, wild dogs, gaurs, ratels, sloth bears, and many types of wild pigs, deers, etc.

Breakfast is arranged in the Tiger Trails Lodge, after which guests head to watch a wildlife documentary and interact with naturalists. Lunch too is to be served at the Lodge, and then they drive back to the comforts of the luxury train.

Board the train, relax or maybe sip on some cocktails served by the bartenders. After this, dinner is served onboard as the train leaves for Jalgaon for Ajanta Caves. Stay overnight on the train.

In the morning, the train finally reaches the Wine Capital of India, Nashik. Breakfast is served onboard, and you then embark on a peaceful stroll along the Godavari Ghats as the chimes of bells installed in the Hindu temples of the vicinity soothe your senses. As many Hindu temples surround it, you can watch holy rituals performed.

Later, spend some time in the Wednesday Market, which has everything from freshly caught fish to cow dung cakes. After this, tour the vineyards of Grover Zampa, which are among India's best vineries. Even if you are not fond of wine, walking through the area is engaging. And if you are, you get to taste the finest wines. You can have them as is or create your own by mixing the ones you like as you have lunch. Return the train after lunch as the train leaves for the final destination, Mumbai.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure aboard, taking advantage of many amenities of this luxury train. Stay overnight onboard.

Reach Mumbai early in the morning. The train stations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and breakfast is served onboard. You receive a warm farewell from the crew and proceed on your onward journey.