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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