Detailed itinerary

Tour highlights:

The itinerary of the Deccan Odyssey has been given below for your read-through. Detailed description of the day-wise itinerary will not only unfold the surprises (destinations) of each day, they will also enable you a detailed insight into the attractions of each destination that you will explore as well.

Day 1 - Mumbai
Assemble at the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai by 16: 30 hours to begin with the enchanting sojourn across the Deccan region, aboard the Deccan Odyssey. Dinner and overnight stay onboard the train as you will swiftly move towards Sindhudurg.

Day 2 - Sindhudurg
The train arrives at the Sindhudurg Railway Station at about 07:30 hours. Post breakfast you will visit the Sindhudurg Fort on boat. This sea fort is most noted for its tough structure that was built by the Marathas in the 16th century. Later you will travel all the way down to the mesmerizing Tarkarli Beach Resort for some fun and beach adventure. On arrival here by 15:00 hours, you will be served a sumptuous lunch and later you are free to enjoy some serene moments in leisure at the beach. Later you will drive to the Sindhudurg Railway Station to continue your journey to the next destination Goa, but not before you have visited the Dhamapur village that is replete with ancient temples and a picturesque lake.Enroute guests will also get a chance to visit a local cashew factory.

Return to the train by 18:15 hours only to depart for the ‘traveler’s paradise’ Goa!
Dinner will be served onboard.

Day 3 - Goa
Soon after breakfast on the 3rd day of the sojourn, you will enter Goa and arrive at the Karmali Railway Station. Embark on city tours to Old Goa to visit the medieval churches housed here. Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Cathedral Church, and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi are a few of them to name in the order here. Return back to the train by lunchtime and stay on for some moments in leisure.
By 16:30 leave for dinner and a musical extravaganza that has been especially arranged for you in a prominent beachside resort of Goa.
Post-dinner return to the train by 21:15 hours for overnight stay and travel to Kolhapur.

Day 4 - Kolhapur
Arrive in Kolhapur and post breakfast embark on sightseeing trip across the city. The foremost attractions that you will visit in this city include the New Palace and the Shalini Palace. The highlight of visiting the Shalini Palace lies in the ‘Mardaani Khel’ performance that is especially organized for guests. Mardaani Khel is a martial art form popular in the region.Other places of tourist interest that you will visit on this day include the Mahalaxmi temple and the Bhawani Mandap as well.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Deccan Odyssey.

Day 5 - Daulatabad
In the morning of the 5th day, you will arrive in the Daulatabad station. Daulatabad is one of the most popular destinations in Deccan that was once the capital of the Tughlaq dynasty. Daulatabad Fort and Ellora Caves are the two most significant destinations you will visit on this day, amongst others.
For lunch guests will drive down to the Aurangabad city where they can relish on a lavish spread of Maharashtrian culinary delights. Post lunch and some relaxation, embark on sightseeing tours across the city and arrive at the prime attraction, the impeccable Bibi Ka Maqbara. Bibi ka Maqbara is a fine replica of the grand Taj Mahal of Agra. Guests can also visit the local markets to pick up souvenirs and handicraft items.
Return to the train for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 - Chandrapur
Travel all night and arrive in Chandrapur in the morning. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and spend some time relaxing in the comforts of your train cabins. Post-lunch you will board a bus to travel to the Tadoba Wildlife Sanctuary, the main attraction of Chandrapur. This wildlife sanctuary and national park is most popular for its tiger population and selection of bird and flora species. Explore the national park aboard open jeeps before you will return to the train for dinner and to travel to the next destination, Bhusawal.

Day 7 - Ajanta Caves and Nashik
In the morning of the 7th day, guests aboard the Deccan Odyssey will arrive at Bhusawal. From the Bhusawal railway station you will proceed towards the splendid Ajanta Caves. A short bus ride will take you to the caves that are mostly known for housing Buddhist religious art.
Return to the train at Jalgaon and enjoy a sumptuous lunch aboard it, before traveling further towards Nashik. The topmost attractions you will visit in this city are Panchawati Ghat and the Kala Ram temple.
Later in the evening, depart for Mumbai from the Deolali Railway Station where the luxury train will already be waiting for you.

Day 8 - Mumbai (Return)
Arrive in Mumbai and alight at the railway station after breakfast. Sweet reminiscences of the trip will continue to linger for long.

Facilities on Board

Deccan Odyssey is more than just a luxury train of India. It is in several senses a wonderful depicting of the essence and spirit of India. And reiterating this fact are the various facilities and services that are housed here. Browse on to know about the facilities that you can take delight in while journeying across the popular Deccan destinations, aboard the Deccan Odyssey.

Accommodation
For accommodation, the train offers a grand selection of 11 options to choose from, with each option a little grander than the other.

• 11 air conditioned deluxe cabins
• Theme decoration in the cabins
• 4 twin-bedded cabins also available
• CD/MP3 player available
• Attached bathrooms
• Services also available for disabled guests

Dining
Dining onboard the Deccan Odyssey is a pleasure to be cherished. With two restaurants functioning round the clock to offer you a range of delicacies, both from the regional as well as the international platter, what less can one expect other than a royal treat? From Maharashtrian cuisines to Goan culinary fares and from continental delicacies to snacks and appetizers, the in house eateries of the Deccan Odyssey are fit enough to cater to the food lovers in a big way. The restaurants housed here are:

• Peshwa I
• Peshwa II
• Mumbai Hi is the onsite bar equipped with a host of beverage selections such as wines, spirits, and several non alcoholic drinks as well.

Sitting Lounge
For guests interested in relaxing, there are separate smoking suites available here that one could head to. Besides, the Mumbai Hi bar is also a great place to enjoy. A cabin here has been specifically dedicated to shopping thrifts who can purchase a number of local craft products, while traveling as well.

Conference Car
For business guests, the conference car is the place to be in, to take care of all your corporate endeavors. Spacious interiors, Internet access, and a host of other amenities to enable you a successful business venture wait for you here.

Health Spa
Fitted with a number of equipment, the Fitness Suite is the place regularly visited by guests interested in their health care regimen. Even for guests who are not so regular with their fitness routine, a visit to this cabin will definitely attract them for further visits, for sure. The Steam bath and Ayurvedic body massage in the onsite spa will rejuvenate your souls and keep your spirits up throughout the trip, and later.

Schedule

Details of the Schedule of this luxury train have been given below for your perusal.

Tariff

For Lean season September 2010 and April 2011 Departs (per person per night):

For Peak season October 2010 to March 2011 Departs (per person per night):

Inclusions on the tariff comprise of travel, catering, and entrance fees at the monuments, parks, boat rides and palaces. Fees for video cameras, laundry, and liquor etc are not included in the tariff and are available to guests on extra charge.

The cancellation charges of the Deccan Odyssey are as follows:

• If booking cancelled 60 days prior to departure - 5% of ticket value
• If booking cancelled 30-59 days prior to departure - 20% of ticket value
• If booking cancelled 15-29 days prior to departure - 50% of ticket value
• If booking cancelled less than 14 days prior to departure - 100% of ticket value