The train runs once a week on Wednesdays from Mumbai.

The train has outstanding facilities and boasts a library, gymnasium, steam bath and massage centre amongst its many facilities.

Day 1 – You depart in the late afternoon from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai.

Day 3 – You will alight at the Ukashi station nestled amidst magical mountains. You will take the short journey to the Rai Jetty where you will board a boat for a trip down some of the scenic backwaters where the banks are lined with exotic birdlife. Carry on to the Sindhurdurg Sea Fort before progressing onto the Tarkarli Beach Resort for a spot of lunch in the sun.
The afternoon will see you enjoy another boat ride on the creeks of Tarkarli arriving at the Walaval jetty in time to pay a visit to the local village market where you can watch the local craftsmen at work. The evening will be accompanied by a traditional meal onboard as you journey onwards to Goa.

Day 4 – You will arrive in Goa, the most popular destination for tourists in India. The land here is surrounded by lush green fields populated with tiny little villages while on the other side is where some of the world’s finest golden beaches reside. The day will be spent exploring the town of Goa, you will start with the old town where you can walk amongst the old ruins and gardens before visiting some of the impressive architecture. These architectural treats include Basillica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi which has been turned into an archaeological museum for local Goan antiques. You will then proceed to Panjam by bus which is the capital of the state of Goa.
Here you will enjoy lunch and several hours free leisure time before you head back to the train for the journey onwards to Pune.

Day 5 – In the morning you will pull into Pune which is the capital of Maratha and considered by many to be the cultural capital of the state.  The first you will see of Pune is the Phule Mandi  which is the old central market named after the social reformer Jotirao Phule.This will be followed by a visit to the historic Raja Kelkar Museum famed for its range of artifacts from the 17th, 18th and 19th century. After lunch at the Hotel Le Meridian there is the opportunity to visit the Tribal museum denoting the history of the tribes of Maharashtra.  Following on you will pay a visit to one of the world’s largest Synagogues built by the Jewish merchant Sir David Sassoon in 1967. The final part of the day will be spent visiting Aga Khan Palace where Mahatma Gandhi and his wife were imprisoned after starting the Quit India movement. The evening will see you enjoy a sound and light show at the Shaniwarwada Palace before dinner and the journey onwards to Aurangabad.

Day 6 – Upon arrival in Aurangabad you will roll back in time to the picturesque ruins of years gone by.  A luxury bus will take you to the impressive fortress of Daulatabad where you can walk amongst the old ruins. The next destination is the world famous Ellora Caves which are now a world heritage site.  The Hindu, Jain and Buddhist caves rank amongst the finest in India. There are a total of 34 caves which were all cut out of volcanic rock. The ancient carvings within are thought to be the work of priests and pilgrims who travelled on the ancient route around 600 to 700AD.