Deccan Odyssey

The Deccan Odyssey Train is praised for providing a luxury travel experience for the guests wanting to step into the magnificent history of India. The destination included in the sojourn is of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Amidst the luxury trains in India, the Deccan Odyssey provides a wholesome experience of historical, spiritual, wildlife and cultural richness of India. Pack your bags and get all set to experience and witness the grandeur of the erstwhile Maratha Kingdom by going on-board one of India’s luxury train, Deccan Odyssey. The 6 new journeys are extremely well-planned and take you through some of the most sought-after destinations in India , which were a part of the Maratha Kingdom along with a number of others places as well. Indulge in exploring architectural marvels, visits to popular religious sites, monuments and beaches, relish sumptuous food, attend cultural performances, meeting the exotic fauna of the region, shop for exotic souvenirs and more.

Re-discover the magic of existing and newly-added destinations as well as attractions like Aurangabad, Goa, Nashik, Bijapur, Sawai Madhopur, Agra, Sawai Madhopur, Sasan Gir, Kutch, Hyderabad and more. Not only is the sightseeing part a memorable experience but one’s stay aboard the Deccan Odyssey is filled with world-class services and amenities. Impeccable hospitality offered to the guests is another highlight of the journeys.

About the Train

State-of-the-art amenities enhance the luxury level of the Deccan Odyssey. The luxuriously appointed cabins recall the elegance of yesteryear’s traveling experience. This Indian Luxury Train also showcases the perfect mix of quaint décor together with the heritage and culture of the Deccan dynasties. Traditional Indian hospitality is also offered to the guests onboard to ensure a princely experience. Therefore, the guests on board are sure to rediscover the forgotten era of royal traveling.The Deccan Odyssey journeys offer superlative traveling experience with its six well-planned journeys. These journeys will take you through some of the most sought-after destinations in India. Maharashtra Splendor, Jewels of the Deccan, Indian Odyssey, Maharashtra Wild Trail, Hidden Treasures of Gujarat, and Indian Sojourn are its journeys that will let you explore India like never before.

The train routes will cover the parts of the Maratha Kingdom along with several other places. You will explore architectural marvels, visit popular religious sites, monuments and beaches, relish sumptuous food, attend cultural performances, meet the exotic fauna of the region, shop for exotic souvenirs, and more. Impeccable hospitality offered to the guests is another highlight of the journeys. Pack your bags and get all set to experience and witness the grandeur of the erstwhile Maratha Kingdom by going on-board one of the luxury trains in India-Deccan Odyssey.

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Deccan Odyssey Journey

Maharashtra Wild Trail
Mumbai – Aurangabad (Ellora Caves) – Pench (Ramtek) – Tadoba – Ajanta – Nashik - Mumbai
7 Nights / 8 Days

Starts from $8330

Maharashtra Splendor
Mumbai – Nashik - Aurangabad (Ellora Caves) - Ajanta Caves - Kolhapur - Goa - Sindhudurg – Mumbai
7 Nights / 8 Days

Starts from $8330

Heritage Odyssey
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur – Udaipur – Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Delhi
7 Nights / 8 Days

Starts from $8330

Cultural Odyssey
Delhi - Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur - Agra - Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
7 Nights / 8 Days

Starts from $8330

Indian Sojourn
Mumbai – Vadodara – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Agra – Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore) – Jaipur – Delhi
7 Nights / 8 Days

Starts from $8330

Indian Odyssey
Delhi- Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambore National Park- Agra- Jaipur- Udaipur- Vadodara- Aurangabad- Ellora Caves- Mumbai
7 Nights / 8 Days

Starts from $8330

Deccan Odyssey Covered Destinations

Deccan Odyssey offers different train tours and covers numerous elegant and classic destinations of India. Each Deccan Odyssey train journey is a chance to make your vacation memorable with epic Indian destinations. Deccan Odyssey train covers popular tourist attractions of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka with 6 different itineraries and unique styles. You can celebrate a regal celebration of life with India’s incredible destinations. These journeys will cover history, natural beauty, and mysterious charm in multifaceted ways. Deccan Odyssey luxury train covers destinations such as Mumbai, Delhi, Agra, Udaipur, Jaipur Badami, Goa, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and many more. These destinations reflect paddy fields, villages, beaches, rich history, sacred sites, and majestic caves & monuments. Apart from it, The journey of Deccan Odyssey offers a royal setting, luxurious chambers, delicious cuisines, and a chance to catch the breathtaking vistas through the grand windows of the trains.

Deccan Odyssey Cabins

Out of the 21 plush coaches, there are 11 passenger cars in and 2 presidential suites for accommodation in the luxurious Deccan Odyssey. The passenger cars have 4 coupes each and the presidential suites have two coupes. Attached washrooms with running hot and cold water, intercom, channel music, CD/MP3 players, wall-to-wall carpeting, and other such luxurious amenities are provided in the accommodation area of the train. Each passenger car has a lounge with a plasma TV installed for entertainment.A personal attendant, ‘khidmatgar’ is also appointed in each cabin to look after the comfort of the guests. Separate cars are provided to staff, generator, luggage, pantry and for other such reasons. Each coach is intricately designed to imitate the regal flair or particular era and time of the Deccan historical milieu, under the reign of different dynasties. The design of each coach is also influenced by the private carriages used by erstwhile maharajas for traveling from one destination to another. The cabins also feature classical décor elements with the perfect mix of modern amenities & comforts. There also are
facilities available that assure a luxurious and pampering experience for the guests.

Deluxe Cabins

The deluxe cabin is well furnished and has a royal interior and also has temperature control access. This cabin has one bedroom with an attached bathroom and toilet. With this cabin, you will also get your personal attendant. Besides that, there are TV, channel music and Wi-Fi internet in your deluxe cabins that will keep you entertained. From its comfortable and royal interior to modern facilities, each thing fits in the luxury word.

  • Deluxe Cabin Area: 95 sq. ft.
  • Double Bed Dimensions: 6’8 X 5′ feet
  • Twin Bed Dimensions: 6’8 X 2.8′ feet

Presidential Suite

The Deccan Odyssey has four Presidential Suites, and each suite is twice the size of a deluxe cabin. The Presidential Suite has a master bedroom that has a queen-sized double bed. In this suite, you will get a bedroom and a living area that has elegantly patterned furniture. This suite has two attached bathrooms and a toilet with a shower. The facility of TV and channel music of their choice with a built-in CD/MP3 player and hot/cold water is available in this suite.

  • Presidential Suite: 205 sq. ft.
  • Double Bed Dimensions: 6’8 X 5′ feet
  • Twin Bed Dimensions: 6’8 X 2.8′ feet

Cabins of Deccan Odyssey

Type of CabinsRoom CategoryTotal Cabins/SuiteCapacity of Passengers
Deluxe CabinsTwin3162
Double510
Presidential SuiteDouble48
Total4080

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Deccan Odyssey Dining

Waavar and Utsav are two restaurants that offer a single-sitting gourmet experience. The tastefully decorated interiors of these restaurants will leave you in awe. A variety of Indian and International cuisines are served on board so that you can enjoy culinary delight. The staff also ensures excellent service and creates the charm of the opulent era. The award-winning Taj Hotels and Palaces catering staff is appointed in the dining cars of the Deccan Odyssey.

Deccan Odyssey Sitting Lounge

Your train journey with Deccan Odyssey will never give you any chance to feel bored at any moment. There is so much to do apart from enjoying the facilities of our Cabins. This train has a sitting lounge where you can take a rest and chat with fellow travelers. You can enjoy the passing scenery through windows and enjoy refreshments. Besides that, you will classic have the option to read books on the lounges while enjoying your refreshment.

Deccan Odyssey Bar

Mumbai Hi is the onsite bar equipped with a host of beverage selections such as wines, spirits, and several non alcoholic drinks as well.It is the ultimate place to relish the best varieties of wines and spirits that come from the different regions of the world. You can also enjoy non-alcoholic drinks with a relaxing ambiance. The interior design of this bar is elegant and will blow your mind. After covering the forts, palaces, and tourist destinations of your tour, you can unwind in Mumbai HI of Deccan Odyssey with a glass of wine.

Deccan Odyssey Conference Car

The train also features a separate Conference Car, Pankh. to take care of the needs of the business class guests. There are all contemporary amenities and facilities available to cater to corporate endeavors. The conference car has spacious interiors and is equipped with uninterrupted Internet access. There also are numerous other amenities provided to ensure a successful business endeavor.

Deccan Odyssey Health Spa

The train has a well-designed Spa, Ayush, where guests can indulge in the steam bath and Ayurvedic body massage for a rejuvenating experience onboard. This section of this luxury train gives you a great pamper after your long day of exploration. On top of that, well-trained masseurs use ancient Indian techniques to rejuvenate your mind and body.

Deccan Odyssey Facilities

The royalty and delicacy reflects in every element detail of Deccan Odyssey. The facilities of Deccan Odyssey offer a unique experience for its guests. You will experience the best services and amenities that will redefine the word luxury. The array of facilities and services cover royal cabins, multi-cuisine restaurants, a sitting lounge, a high-tech conference room, a rejuvenating health spa, and a bar to taste wines and non-alcoholic drinks. There is no doubt that Deccan Odyssey will make you feel special by offering the utmost comfort and pampering treatment.

Other Facilities of Maharaja Express

  • Beauty parlor
  • Gymnasium
  • Internet connectivity
  • Television
  • Attached bathrooms
  • Butler services
  • Services also available for disabled guests
  • The on-board water Filtration plant
  • Environmentally friendly toilet
  • 24-hour availability of paramedic on Board
  • Air Ambulance service for emergencies
  • Individual Climate Control in Cabin
  • Hair dryer
  • Electronic safe

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Deccan Odyssey Awards

Deccan Odyssey allows you to experience mystical India by covering, rich history, royal dynasties, bejeweled palaces, desert sands, and exquisite wildlife. Its matchless customer services, lavish interior, luxuriant lifestyle, and six well-designed itineraries lead it to the winning position for many awards. This luxury train of India has been awarded multiple times for its service and facilities. Deccan Odyssey has been applauded worldwide for offering unchallengeable royal treat. This train has won strings of awards from 2010 to 2019 and among them are World’s Leading Luxury Train, Asia’s Leading Luxury Trains, and many more. From 2010 to 2012, this train won the title of Asia’ Leading luxury train in a row. But there was a halt for one year in 2013, and regained the title from 2014 to 2019. Also Won the World Leading Train in 2019.

List of Deccan Odyssey Awards

  • Asia’s Leading Luxury Train from 2010 to 2012
  • Asia Leading Luxury Train from 2014 to 2019
  • North India Travel Award for Best Luxury Train in India in 2015.
  • TTJ Jury Choice Award for Excellence and Innovation in 2016

Deccan Odyssey FAQs

What is the fare of Deccan Odyssey?
Ans: Deccan Odyssey is one of the luxury trains in India that voyages across several mesmerizing territories of India. It gives the travelers a sense of royalty mixed with a romantic setup. If you are planning on taking a ride on this jubilant luxury train, here is the tariff card for the same.

For international Travelers

Room TypeSingle OccupancyTwin/ Double occupancyChildren (2 in separate cabin)
Deluxe Cabin USD 8,330 USD 11,900 Price on Request
Presidential Suite USD 17,850 USD 17,850 Price on Request
Who owns Deccan Odyssey?
Ans: The Deccan Odyssey is a luxury train that is owned by a joint initiative between the State Government of Maharashtra and The Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Back in 2014, MTDC authorized Cox & Kings Limited to operate and manage all the operations of this luxury train.
How many journeys does Deccan Odyssey have on offer?
Ans: There are 6 different journeys offered by Deccan Odyssey. These are 6 different routes giving 6 different experiences. These journeys go by different names. Here they are so that you get ease to decide which one amongst them would you want.
  •  Maharashtra Splendor
  •  Indian Odyssey
  •  Jewels of the Deccan
  •  Maharashtra Wild Trail
  •  Hidden Treasures of Gujarat
  •  Indian Sojourn
What is the route of the Deccan Odyssey?
Ans: There are 6 different routes of the Deccan Odyssey. They call it not the routes by journeys. Here are the names and destinations covered in each of them.
  • Maharashtra Splendor - Mumbai - Nashik - Ellora Cave - Ajanta Caves - Kolhapur - Goa - Sindhudurg - Mumbai
  •  Indian Odyssey - New Delhi - Sawai Madhopur - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Vadodara - Ellora Caves - Mumbai
  •  Jewels of the Deccan - Mumbai - Bijapur - Aihole - Pattadakal - Hampi - Hyderabad - Ellora Caves - Ajanta Caves - Mumbai
  •  Maharashtra Wild Trail - Mumbai - Ellora Caves - Aurangabad - Pench (Ramtek) - Tadoba - Ajanta - Nashik - Mumbai
  •  Hidden Treasures of Gujarat - Mumbai - Vadodara - Palitana - Sasan Gir & Somnath- Little Rann of Kutch - Modhera & Patan - Nashik - Mumbai
  •  Indian Sojourn - Mumbai - Vadodara - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Agra - Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur - Delhi
Which places are included in the itinerary of the Deccan Odyssey train?
Ans: There are several different destinations that are covered in the itinerary of Deccan Odyssey. Although the route of each journey is different still the places that you will be visiting include Mumbai, Nashik, Ellora Cave, Ajanta Caves, Kolhapur, Goa, Sindhudurg, Vadodara, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Agra, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Delhi to name some.
Is Deccan Odyssey just for foreigners?
Ans: No! The Deccan Odyssey serves both Indian as well as foreigner travelers.
How can I book a seat on the Deccan Odyssey train?
Ans: Booking train tickets for Deccan Odyssey is a very quick and easy process. Following steps must be followed to book Deccan Odyssey train tickets –

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