The Deccan Odyssey
The Deccan Odyssey – Luxury Train Tour Across Maharashtra & Beyond
Experience the charm of India’s rich heritage aboard The Deccan Odyssey, one of Asia’s premier luxury trains. Travel in style through Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, and Rajasthan while exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites, majestic forts, palaces, pristine beaches, and vibrant markets. Indulge in five-star comforts, exquisite cuisine, and regal hospitality on this unforgettable journey.
Tour Highlights – The Deccan Odyssey
- Travel aboard a state-of-the-art luxury train with opulent cabins, lounges, and a spa.
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Ajanta & Ellora Caves and Champaner-Pavagadh.
- Visit Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Goa, Aurangabad, Vadodara, Udaipur, and Jaipur.
- Experience rich local cultures, ancient temples, royal palaces, and traditional art forms.
- Enjoy gourmet meals featuring regional and international cuisines onboard.
- Onboard bar, wellness spa, conference car, and personalized service for a regal travel experience.
- Perfect for luxury travelers, honeymooners, and heritage enthusiasts seeking a royal escape.
Mumbai – Ratnagiri – Goa – Pune – Aurangabad – Nashik – Mumbai
Itinerary Overview
Day 01 : Wednesday – Mumbai
We will report our Chauffer driven car at your hotel at 1530 hrs, transfer to Victoria Terminus to start your fascinating journey on the Deccan Odyssey at 1640 hrs. You are served with tea and Dinner on board. Relax & overnight in Deccan Odyssey which will take you to Ratnagiri in an overnight journey.
Day 02 : Thursday - Ratnagiri
Arrive Ratnagiri Bhoke Railway station at 0730 hrs in the morning. After having your breakfast on board you start your journey to Rai Jetty by a well furnished Air-conditioned bus. Here you can enjoy a boat ride from Rai jetty to Jaigad Fort. After this you leave for Ganapatiphule by road. You can explore finest beach along the Konkan coast on your way to Ganapatipule. Have fun on the beach and lunch at a beach resort. After that ride back to Ratnagiri town. Here you visit Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and Ratnagiri Bazaar and you leave for Ratnigiri Railway Station to board the Deccan Odyssey. You have your dinner and stay on the luxury train overnight.
Day 03 : Friday - Sindhudurg
Arrive Sindhudurg Railway station at 0825hrs in the morning. An air-conditioned luxury bus will take you to Malvan Jetty from here here you visit the Sindhudurg Sea Fort by a boat. Then you leave for Tarkali Beach Resort, where you can have fun on the beach and lunch at a beach resort. Later enjoy boat cruise in Tarkarli Creek to Kalsa Jetty. From here you Leave for Sawantwadi on a bus and can enjoy shopping at ' Shilpagrama' the crafts village. Then you return back to your train at Sawantwadi Railway Station and have your dinner and stay on the luxury train overnight.
Day 04 : Saturday - Goa
You arrive at Karmali Railway Station in Goa at 0730 hrs in the morning and board bus to visit tourist spots in old Goa. Here you visit Basilica of Born Jesus Church, St. Cathedral Church and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, a museum for Goan antiques. After you proceed to Panjim by bus. Here you have your lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort. After lunch you go to see Dona Paula, a small palm fringed beach with casuarinas groves and tranquility. You also Visit Fontanhas, the Latin quarters at Panjim. Then you return back to board the train from Madgaon railway station.
Day 05 : Sunday - Pune City
You arrive at Pune in the morning at 0800 hrs. Pune is famous as the cultural capital of Maharashtra. From here you Board a bus to visit Kelkar Museum which houses a variety of artifacts of the 17th-19th centuries and The world famous Osho Asharam, which is on of the biggest center for mediation and spiritual growth. After you have your Lunch at Hotel Le Meridian and visit the Tribal Museum having collection of about 1980 rare and precious articles related to tribal life. Then you drive past Synagouge and Visit the Aga Khan Palace, a museum dedicated to Gandhi family. Then you can enjoy the 'Sound and Light Show' at Shaniwarwada. In the evening you board the train from Pune railway station.
Day 06 : Monday - Aurangabad
You arrive at Aurangabad in the morning at 0800 hrs. After that you board a luxury bus to visit the historical Daulatabad Fort. Then you visit famous Ellora caves, a World Heritage site, that houses about 34 cave temples dedicated Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. After lunch at Hotel Taj, you are ready to visit the Shivaji Museum which houses weapons and antiques of the great Maratha Empire. Other important tourist spots here include Aurangabad Caves No. 7 and 8, Bibi Ka Maqbara (a replica of Taj Mahal). Late in the evening, you board the train from Aurangabad railway station for Jalgaon.
Day 07 : Tuesday - Ajanta Caves & Nashik
You arrive at Jalgaon railway station at 0800 hrs in the morning and board a bus to proceed to visit renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta, a World Heritage Site. Here you can see some of the finest paintings and sculptures of the period ranging from 2nd century BC to 7th century AD. Then you board the train at Bhusawal railway station and proceed to Nashik. At Nashik you visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Late in the night you board the train at Nashik railway station. After having a farewell dinner you depart for Mumbai.
Day 08 : Wednesday - Mumbai
You have your breakfast on board and reach Mumbai in the morning. Here your journey of lifetime comes to its conclusion.
Please Note
10% of the tariff for the children upto 5 years of age.
Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age.
(Age proof of children is to be furnished, which is required at the time of issuance of tickets)
Any leg of minimum of 3 nights subject to availability will be given at the above-mentioned rates. Thus Mumbai-Goa and Goa-Mumbai sector will be sold as available segments to clients.
If however, the client undertakes the day programme at Goa & Mumbai, an extra $ 100 USD per person will be charged.
Indian passengers can pay in equivalent Rupee amount against US$ at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment.
The Tariff Includes
Tariff is inclusive of travel/catering/conducted sight-seeing/ entrance fee at Monuments / Parks / Palaces / Cultural Programmes / Boat Ride.
The Tariff does not Include
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, Business Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.
Note
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New Year. @ 2.58% Service Tax shall be levied on the tariff of Deccan Odyssey. Tariff Subject to change without notice. Passenger reservations/cancellation on the Deccan Odyssey may be done as per the following terms and conditions :
Booking Policy
In case of FITs
- 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
- Remaining 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
In case of Group
- 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
- Remaining 50% of ticket value 75 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to ITS. On cancellation, refund will be made. Certain amount of the ticket value will be deducted as follows.
In case of FITs
- 5% of ticket value 60 days or more prior to departure.
- 20% of ticket value between 45 to 59 days prior to departure.
- 50% of ticket value between 30 to 44 days prior to departure.
- 100% of ticket value between 30 days prior to departure.
In case of Group
- 10% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
- 100% of ticket value between 59 days prior to departure.
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