Deccan Odyssey (Day by Day) Tour
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.
Stop on the way at the grape farms of the winery. Walk through the green paradise
as rows and rows of grape meet your eye in every direction. After watching the
breathtaking view from the Gangapur dam site move on to the Sula Winery. The
air, heavy with the heady aroma of wine, welcomes you to the Winery. Wine and
dine in royal comfort as the sun gets in the horizon. Finally, when you head
back to the Nashik Road Station, it's time for the Deccan Odyssey train to move
from the past to the future. Get ready to alight at the most advanced business
capital of India, Mumbai.
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