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Deccan Odyssey Tours
As the wind whispers through the halo of legends crowning the land of the mighty Marathas, a lone majestic whistle blows its salutation of honour as it gracefully traverses this land of fantastic fantasy. Welcome to the mesmerizing Maharashtra experience aboard the luxurious DECCAN ODYSSEY.
If Europe is all-hearts for the Orient Express and Rajasthan is graced by the royal Palace on Wheels, Maharasthra echoes majestically with the Deccan Odyssey. Deccan Odyssey offers a train journey adorned in luxury, the luxury train Deccan Odyssey transports its guests on an unforgettable sojourn of a land shining in legions grandeur - serene beaches, magnificent forts & palaces, and experiencing heavenly tales etched in colossal rocks.
The weeklong Deccan Odyssey tour includes several exotic destinations covering the vast expanse of Maharashtra and a pinch of Goa - Mumbai, Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora. Experience the finest and the best of rail / train journeys of the world. The Deccan Odyssey is much more than a mere luxury train cruise. It's a
'classical odyssey' of time beyond the realms of the present. Welcome aboard!
Day 1 - (Wednesday) Mumbai
Departure in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai.
DAY 2 - (Thursday) Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri and Bhatye Beach.
Morning - Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station.
Reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by AC bus for Backwater Cruise up to historical fort Jaigad. Board the bus to explore finest beach along the Konkan coast.
Enjoy free time & lunch at Ganapatipule Beach Resort. At Noon board the bus for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town.
Visit Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and shop in Ratnagiri Bazar. Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station..
DAY 3 - (Friday) Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi.
Morning - Arrival at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station.
Departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg Sea Fort. From Jetty proceed to Tarkarli Beach Resort for lunch. After lunch proceed for Backwater
Cruise through the Tarkarli. Creek up to Kalse Jetty followed by a visit to Sawantwadi town by bus to witness fabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the “
Shilpagrama” in the town.Late in the evening board the train at Sawantwadi railway station.
Day 4 - (Saturday) Goa
Morning - Arrival at Karmali, Goa, the most frequented tourist spots in India.Board the bus to reach Old Goa to witness Basilica De Born Jesus, Se Cathedral, and the Church of St. Francis of Free time for short walk in city and bazaar followed by lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort. After lunch visits Dona Paula & 250 years old House.
Late in the evening board the train from Madgaon railway station.
Day 5 - (Sunday) Pune
Morning – Arrival at Kolhapur City, Situated on the banks of river Panchaganga.
Board the bus to visit;
New Palace, a royal palace partly converted into museum, Bhawani Mandap (The Town Hall) witness traditional Martial Art locally known as “Mardani Khel”, Mahalaxmi Temple a temple of goddess Ambabai, Shalini Palace built of intricately carved black stone & Italian Marble stands on the west side of lake Rankala, watch cultural programme and visit to handicraft stalls for perfect memorabilia.
At noon board the train at Kolhapur station to depart for Pune. Lunch onboard. Leisure time till evening.
Evening arrive at Pune. Board the bus to visit Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries. Board the train from Pune railway station. Dinner onboard.
Day 6 - (Monday) Aurangabad
Morning Arrival at Daulatabad station.
Traveling along the picturesque ruins of Aurangabad proceed by road to the Historical fort Daulatabad.Next stop is Ellora caves, a World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religion- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism. Then go for Lunch & have free time.
After lunch move on to see; Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul architecture. Optional: Back to train. Free time for shopping Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect memorabilia. Evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station. Dinner onboard.
Day 7 - (Tuesday) Ajanta & Nasik
Morning - Arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to reach Fardapur Resort.
After break fast proceed to visit renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta a World Heritage Site to witness some of the finest paintings and sculptures of the second century AD.
At noon board the train at Bhusalwal railway station. Proceed to Nashik. Lunch on-board.
Arrival at Nashik railway station Departure to visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Wine and dine at the Winery Yard. Late in the night board the train at Nashik railway station.
Day 8 - (Wednesday) Mumbai
Morning - Arrival at CST, Mumbai. Journey Ends.
| Occupancy |
Lean Season
September 2008 & 2009
April 2009 & 2010 |
Peak Season
October-2008 to
March-2009 & October 2009 to March 2010 |
| Deluxe Cabin |
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| Single Occupancy |
US $ 415 |
US $540 |
| Double Occupancy |
US $ 320 |
US $390 |
| Triple Occupancy |
US $ 260 |
US $320 |
| Presidential Suite |
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| Single Occupancy |
US $ 750 |
US $ 950 |
| Double Occupancy |
US $ 550 |
US $ 700 |
| Presidential Suite-Extra Occupancy |
US $ 240 |
US $ 285 |
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