Deccan Odyssey Train Tour

Deccan Odyssey The Deccan Odyssey Train tour is a journey across west India on a royal luxury train. Relax at ease in a train furnished in a manner fit for a king and have a journey of a lifetime. Stop and see historic palaces, forts and monuments. Watch the beautiful landscape of India pass by, as the luxury train carries you on a Deccan Odyssey. Experience a journey like no other when you travel with Fascinating India on the Deccan Odyssey luxury train tour.

Day 1: Wednesday - Mumbai

Board the Deccan Odyssey at Chhattrapati Shivaji Terminus at Mumbai in the evening. Enjoy your dinner on the Deccan Odyssey and sleep overnight on the train.

Day 2: Thursday - Jaigadh - Ganapatipule - Ratangiri

Arrive at Bhoke railway station in Maharashtra. Take an air-conditioned bus to the jetty for a ride to the Jaigadh Fort.Depart for Ganapatiphule by road. Enjoy relaxing on the beach and have lunch at a beach resort. Take a bus ride to Ratnagiri town. Tour the Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and enjoy shopping at Ratnagiri Bazar. Drive to Ratnigiri Station to board the Deccan Odyssey. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight on the train.

Day 3: Friday - Sindhudurg - Tarkarli - Sawantwadi

Arrive at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway Station in the morning. Take an a/c bus ride to Malvan Jetty to visit the Sindhudurg Sea Fort. Then proceed for Tarkali Beach Resort, where you can relax and have lunch in a beach resort. After lunch take a cruise ride from Tarkali creek to Kalse Jetty. Proceed to Sawantwadi where you can see local handicrafts, furniture and paintings at the crafts village or 'Shilpagrama'. Proceed for Sawantwadi Railway Station and board the Deccan Odyssey. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight on the train.

Day 4: Saturday - Goa

Arrive at Karmali railway station in Goa, a sunny holiday spot on India's west coast. Take a bus to Old Goa and tour the churches of Goa including the Basilica of Born Jesus and Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Travel to Panjim and tour the city and bazaar. Enjoy your lunch at the Fort Aguada Beach Resort. Then travel to Dona Paula Beach. Later travel to Madgaon Railway Station to board the Deccan Odyssey. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight on the train.

Day 5: Sunday - Pune

Arrive at Pune, in Maharashtra. Take a bus ride to the old central market, Mahatma Phule Mandai, and tour the Osho International Commune, the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Sir David Sasoon Synagogue built in 1867. Relax and enjoy your lunch at the Le Meridien Hotel. Later tour the Aga Khan Palace, Tribal Museum, and see the Sound and Light Show at Shaniwarwada. Return to Pune railway station to board the Deccan Odyssey. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight on the train.

Day 6: Monday - Aurangabad

Arrive at Aurangabad. Travel by road to the Daulatabad Fort and historic Ellora Caves, known for their rock cut temples. Enjoy your lunch and the cultural programme at the Taj Hotel. After lunch proceed to the Shivaji museum, Aurangabad Caves and Bibi ka Maqbara, built by Aurangzeb for his wife. Enjoy shopping for crafts of the region including Paithani sarees, Himroo work and Bidriwork. Return to the railway station to board the Deccan Odyssey. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight on the train.

Day 7: Tuesday - Ajanta & Nashik

Arrive at Jalgaon Railway Station. Take a bus to Fardapur Resort. Enjoy your breakfast and leave for the Ajanta Caves. These Buddhist cave temples are known for their frescoes and carvings. Take a bus to Bhusalwal Railway Station, board the Deccan Odyssey and travel to Nashik. Enjoy your lunch on board. Arrive at Nashik. Take a trip to the Panchawati Ghat and the Sula Winery. Enjoy your dinner at the winery. Return to Nashik railway station to board the Deccan Odyssey and stay overnight on the train.

Day 8: Wednesday - Mumbai

Wake up and enjoy your breakfast as the Deccan Odyssey returns to Mumbai. Disembark from the train at Mumbai with unforgettable memories of your Deccan Odyssey.

Deccan Odyssey Tariff

October to April
Single Occupancy US $ 485
Double Occupancy US $ 350
Triple Occupancy US $ 285
Presidential Suite US $ 700

April 2005
Single Occupancy US $ 395
Double Occupancy US $ 295
Triple Occupancy US $ 240
Presidential Suite US $ 550

(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
Subject to change without notice.