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The Deccan Odyssey Train tour takes you to another heritage site of Ajanta Caves.
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Deccan Odyssey Train Tour Day 07: Ajanta/Nashik

Its time now for exploring another great historical site as the Deccan Odyssey stops at the Jalgaon station. After breakfast at Fardapur, you will be driven to the Waghora Valley, where the World heritage Site of Ajanta is located. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings as you head for the Ajanta Caves! The Ajanta Caves consist of 30 Caves, dating back from 200 BC to 250 AD. The Ajanta Caves are cut from the volcanic lava of the Deccan. The Ajanta Caves were rediscovered by accident in 1819, by a party of British officers. These Caves have a unique combination of architecture, sculpture and paintings. Two basic types of monastic Buddhist architecture are found at Ajanta, the Chaitya or prayer hall and the Vihara or monastery.

The paintings at Ajanta are truly world heritage and speak volumes about the advancement and skills of the Ajanta artists. Some of the finest sculptures and paintings of Ajanta Caves are 'Bodhisattva Padmapani', 'Boddhisattva Avalokitesvara', '17 Jatakas', 'the Birth of the Buddha' and 'the Thousand Buddhas' and are amongst the best 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 captivate visitors from all over the world.

After exploring the beautiful Ajanta Caves, you can take a quick shopping break for artifacts and souvenirs and later catch the Deccan odyssey train for your onward journey to Nashik. Upon reaching the Nashik Road station, you are given a traditional welcome. From Railway station, you will be driven to the Sula Winery at Govardhan Park. On your way to the winery, you can have a glimpse of the grape farms of the Winery. The air, heavy with the heady aroma of wine, welcomes you to the Winery. Wine and dine in royal comfort and its time for you to head back to the Railway Station and head for Mumbai, the last destination.


Popular Destinations:
Ajanta Caves | Ellora Caves | Ganpatipule | Mumbai | Nashik | Pune | Ratnagiri | Sindhudurg

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