Having toured some of the exotic and breathtaking spots, the Deccan Odyssey train arrives at Pune, on the fifth day of its journey. Pune city, the erstwhile capital of the Maratha kingdom, is one of the most beautiful and fast growing cities of India. Pune is fast emerging as an important Information technology hub of India. Pune is also home to numerous poets, writers and singers and is called the cultural capital of Maharashtra state. Enjoy your breakfast on board the Deccan Odyssey and set out to explore the Pune city!

Some of the main tourist attractions of Pune are the Old Central market, the Osho Ashram, the tribal museum, the Aga Khan Palace and the Shaniwarwada Palace. The old central market, also called Phule Mandai, consists of a large octagonal central tower with Gothic features and arms radiating from it. The Central market is a reminder of the colonial period. Another interesting place to look out for is the Raja Kelkar Museum, which houses an interesting collection of artifacts and antiques belonging to the 17th, 18th and the 19th century. The David Synagogue is an important heritage site and one of the finest synagogues in India. A Jewish merchant, Sir David Sassoon, built it in the year1867.

The Osho Ashram, also called the Rajneesh Ashram is also an important tourist attraction, particularly for the foreign tourists. The Osho Ashram is spread over an area of 24-acres and offers numerous meditation programmes and spiritual learning. The visit to Osho Ashram follows a quick lunch and thereafter you continue to explore Pune. The next stop is the Tribal Museum. The tribal museum at Pune has an impressive collection of rare and precious articles related to the tribal life of Maharashtra. The museum showcases the domestic life, agriculture, weapons and arts of the tribal people.

The next stop of Pune tour is the Aga Khan Palace. The Aga Khan Palace is a historical monument where many freedom fighters were imprisoned during the Quit India movement of 1942. After going down the memory lane at the Aga Khan Palace, it's time for you to head towards the Shaniwarwada Palace, for the light and sound show. The Peshwas built the Shaniwarwada Palace in 1732. The light and sound show at the Shaniwarwada Palace takes you back to the days of the mighty Maratha Empire. With this the Pune sojourn of the Deccan Odyssey is over and you get back to the train for a sumptuous meal and head towards the next destination- Ellora.