Experience
the mind blowing and breathtaking surroundings of Maharashtra, aboard the
luxurious Deccan Odyssey. The Deccan Odyssey or say the "Palace on
Wheels of Maharashtra", is India's newest luxury train, for the
ultimate satisfaction of the tourist coming to Maharashtra. Deccan Odyssey
is the Royal Indian train that has been bench-marked against the best luxury
trains in the world - like the Blue Train of South Africa, The Orient
Express of Europe and the Eastern and Oriental of South East Asia. If
Rajasthan is graced by the royal Palace on Wheels, Maharasthra echoes
majestically with the Deccan Odyssey. The Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train
project is a joint venture of the Ministry of Railway, Government of India
and the State Government of Maharashtra.
Offering a train journey fancied in luxury, the luxury train Deccan Odyssey
transports its guests on an unforgettable sojourn of a land shining in
myriads of grandeur - serene beaches, magnificent forts & palaces, and
heavenly tales etched in massive rocks. The royal journey on Deccan Odyssey
takes you on a week long trip to some of the best places in Maharashtra,
namely Mumbai, Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Pune, Aurabgabad,
Nasik, Etc.
The Deccan Odyssey's absolute luxury is a sight to behold. Everything in
the train reflects the ways of Indian royalty. Each coach is named after
some of the best places and forts of Maharashtra. And with lavish interiors,
delectable cuisines and great sites to perceive, this journey will surely
engrave some golden memories in every traveler's mind.
Enjoy an extravagant vacation exploring a land of a thousand facets, on
board the finest and the best of train journeys of the world. A journey in
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.
Full
Tour : 7 Nights/8 Days Ex.Mumbai(Bombay)
Note : You may book minimum part 3 Nights journey also viz
..Mumbai/Goa etc
If you have already experienced the Rajasthan Palace On Wheels Train Tour,
we strongly recommend travel on this Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train
Tour-introduced as recently as 2004; covering the Sea Forts on Indian
Western Coast,Golden Beach of Goa & World Heritage Caves of Ajanta
Ellora.
This Luxury Train Departs weekly from Mumbai,every Wednesday (from October
to April only)
The Deccan Odyssey Train is a joint venture of Indian Railways &
Maharashtra Tourism ;& onboard services are managed by staff of famous 5
Star Indian Hotel Chain-Taj Group of Hotels.
Day 01 : WED: MUMBAI depart:
By 1530 hrs reach VT Railway Station, Fort Area, Mumbai (now renamed World
Heritage Site of Chatrapati Shivaji Rail Terminus) & report at Platform
No 8/9 for check-in formalities of Deccan Odyssey Train Tour.
1630 hrs: Depart from Mumbai
2000 hrs: Dinner on board
Day 02 : THURS:GANPATIPHULE BEACH :
After
early onboard breakfast proceed for visit to Ratnagiri town & memorial
dedicated to famous Indian freedom-fighter & educationist Bal Gangadhar
Tilak who coined the slogan "Freedom is my birthright"
Later drive to Ganpatiphule beach for rest & enjoy outdoors beach-side
lunch.
Option to visit nearby located ancient sea-side temple dedicated to Hindu
Elephant God-Lord Ganesha.
Afternoon enjoy backwaters boat cruise & cultural program through
Western Ghats in Large Fishing Vessel.
Evening board back the Luxury Train & depart.
Dinner on board.
Day 03 : FRI : SINDHUDURG, TARKARLI, SAWANTWADI :
After early onboard breakfast drive to Malvan Jetty & visit 17th
century Sindhudurg Sea Fort built by famous warrior king Shivaji Maharaj.
Later drive to virgin Tarkarli Beach to relax & enjoy outdoors lunch.
Afternoon enjoy backwater cruise to Walaval jetty in small motorboats.
Evening drive to Sawantwadi Shilpgram & experience the worksmanship of
local artisans & handscraftmen followed by Cooking demonstration of
regional delicacies & brief Cultural program.
By 1900 hrs Board The Deccan Odyssey at Sawantwadi Ralway Station &
depart for Goa.
Dinner on board.
Day 04 : SAT : GOA :
0730 Hrs: Arrive at Karmali Railway Station
After early breakfast proceed for visit to World Heritage Site of 16th
century Portugese Old Goa churches.
Later drive to Latin quaters of Panjim town & time free for shopping.
1330 hrs: Enjoy lunch in Taj Exotica Luxury Beach Resort,located in South
Goa & time free to enjoy adventure beach activities.
1530 hrs: Depart from Goa Resort Hotel to reach Madgoan Railway Station &
board Deccan Odyssey Train.
1645 hrs: Depart for Kolhapur.
Dinner on board.
Day 05 : SUN morning : KOLHAPUR
After onboard breakfast, proceed to visit Former Palaces of Maharaja of
Kolhapur(now converted into museums); & famous hindu temples of
Mahalaxmi (Goddess of wealth) and Mata Bhavani (Goddess of Power).
Also visit handicrafts stalls & enjoy cultural show.
1145 hrs: Return to Kolhapur Station & depart for Pune.
Lunch on board.
SUN Evening : PUNE :
1930 hrs: Arrive at Pune Railway Station & visit to Raja Kelkar
cultural museum.
2115 Hrs: Return to Pune Railway Station & depart.
Late Dinner on board.
Day 06 : MON : AURANGABAD & ELLORA Caves :
After
onboard breakfast drive from Aurangabad Station to 14th century Daulatabad
Hill Fort. (literally - city of fortune).
Later enjoy excursion to World Heritage site of 9th to 12th century built
Ellora Cave temples with murals of Buddhist,Hindu & Jain Gods.
Lunch - Aurangabad Taj Hotel with classical Indian performance.
Afternoon visit late 17th century built Bibi-ka-Makbara ,the so called "poor
man's Taj Mahal" & time free for shopping.
1715 hrs: Drive back to Aurangabad Railway Station & depart for
Jalgoan.
Dinner on board.
Day 07 : TUE Morning : AJANTA Caves :
After early breakfast depart from Jalgoan Railway Station for return
excursion to World Heritage Site of Ajanta Buddhist Cave frescoes dating
back to 2nd century BC.
1245 Hrs: Return to Jalgaon Station & depart for Nasik.
Lunch on board.
TUE Evening : NASIK :
1700 Hrs: Arrive at Nasik Railway Station & proceed for sightseeing
tour of 18th century Hindu temple town & enjoy sunset oil-lamp ceremony
on banks of Holy Narmada river(revered as Ganges of the South by Hindus)
2030 Hrs: Return to Nasik Railway Station & depart for Mumbai
Late dinner on board.
Day 08 : WED : MUMBAI Return :
The Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train tours arrives back at CST Mumbai Station by
0730 hrs & you have option to check-out by 0800 hrs after early
breakfast. Tour ends
