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.
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 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!
Coaches
The Deccan Odyssey has 21 coaches out of which 11 are passenger cars with 4 coupes each. There are 2 Presidential Suite Cars with 2 coupes each car. The train also has a conference car (can be redesigned as dance floor in the night) and two restaurant cars. There is also a lounge/bar car and one surprising addition is a Spa Car. Apart from the above there are generator cars with luggage store and staff car or spare car.
Facilities
Conference Room with capacity to host 50 guests with facility for satellite communication, Internet, computer with printer and fax, and telephone exchange
• Library
• Bar
• Channel Music
• Ayurvedic Massage Centre
• Steam Bath
• Gymnasium
• Beauty Parlour
• Business Centre
• Special Suite for Physically challenged
• Fully loaded mini pantry in each coach
• Telephone in each saloon
• Television in each coach
• Plasma TV in Lounge Car
• PA System/ 6 Channel Music System
• Lounge in each passenger car
Tour Itinerary: -
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.
Tour Details : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places Covered : Mumbai - Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratangiri - Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi - Goa - Kolhapur, Pune - Aurangabad - Ajanta & Nashik - Mumbai
The Deccan Odyssey Tour starts on every Wednesday of the week* from Mumbai.
Months of Operation : (September till April next year)
(As this palatial train requires a lot of renovation and maintenance. The Train thus does not operate in the months of May, June, July & August.)
Day 01 - Wednesday - Mumbai
Departure in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai...
The time has come for you to undertake a journey way back in time. Welcome to Mumbai, a city of dreams that 300 years ago was an agglomeration of seven islands. Modern, yet preserving its antiquities, a short drive through the city will reveal this inherent truth. Board the train in the evening at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, undoubtedly one of the famous Gothic buildings and an integral part of Mumbai's skyline. Wine and dine in the luxurious comforts of this train and whistle off on your royal voyage...
16:40 hrs: Departure from C.S.T ( Mumbai ) for Bhoke Rly.station.
Wine and dine in the luxurious comforts of this train and whistle off on your royal voyage.
Day 02 - Thursday - Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratangiri
Morning - Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station.
Reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by AC bus for Back Water Cruise up to historical fort Jaigad.
Board the bus to explore finest beach along the Konkan coast. Free time & lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort. Noon board the bus for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town.
Visit to Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazar. Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station
07:40 hrs: Break fast on board. Arrival at Bhoke Rly. Stn. and departure for Rai Jetty. by A.C. vehicle.
09:00 hrs: Arrival at Rai Jetty.
09:00 to 11:30 hrs: Boat ride from Rai Jetty to Jaigad jetty.
11:30 to 12:30 hrs: Departure for Ganpatipule along Sea side Road.
12:30 hrs: Arrival at Ganpatipule Resort.
12:30 to 14:30 hrs: Cultural Programme, Lunch & free time at Ganapatipule.
14:45 hrs: Departure for Ratanagiri by Lux. Bus.
15:45 hrs: Arrival at Ratanagiri.
16:00 hrs: Board the train. Dinner on board.
Day 03 - 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 & free time.
After lunch Back Water Cruise through the Tarkarli creek up to Kalse Jetty followed by 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
08:25 hrs: Break fast on board. Arrival at Sindhudurg Nagari.
08:30 hrs: Departure for Malvan Jetty by A.C coach.
09:30 hrs: Arrival at Malvan Jetty.
09:30 to 11:00 hrs: Visit to Sindhudurg Fort by Boat.
11:15 to 11:45 hrs: Malvan Jetty to Tarkarli - By Bus.
11:45 to 14:30 hrs: Cultural Programme, Lunch & Free time at Tarkarli Beach.
14:45 to 15:00 hrs: At Tarkarli Jetty.
15:15 to 16:15 hrs: Boat Cruise in Tarkarli Creek. Journey upto Walaval.
16:30 hrs: Arrival at Walaval Jetty - By Bus to Sawantwadi.
16:30 to 17:30 hrs: Arrival at Sawantwadi City.
17:30 to 18:30 hrs: Visit to Shilpagram an art & craft bazar.
18:45 hrs: Arrival at Sawantwadi Railway Station.
20:00 hrs: Departure for Goa and Dinner on board.
Day 04 - 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, Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, that began as a mosque but now is an archaeological museum for Goan antiques. Proceed to Panjim by bus.
07:30 hrs: Arrival at Karmali Railway Station. Break fast on board.
08:00 to 12:30 hrs: Departure by A.C coach for Old Goa visit to (1) Basilica of Bom Jesus Church (2) Se Cathedral Church (3) St. Francis of Assissi a museum for Goan antiques and visit to Fontanhas the Latin quarters at Panjim.
12:30 hrs: Departure for Hotel.
13:30 to 16:00 hrs: Lunch and free time at beach.
16:15 hrs: Departure for Madgaon Railway Station.
17:15 hrs: Departure for Kolhapur. Dinner on board.
Day 05 - Sunday - Kolhapur, Pune
Morning - Arrival at Kolhapur City, known as Karveer or Dakshin Kashi of Maharashtra. 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", An exquisitely carved Mahalaxmi Temple a temple of goddess Ambabai visited by millions pilgrims, 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.
07:00 hrs: Breakfast on Board.
08:00 hrs: Arrive at Kolhapur Rly.Station.
08:30 hrs: Depart for Sightseeing by A/c. Coach -
Visit New Palace, Museum, Bhavani Mandap Mahalaxmi Temple & Shalini Palace- Watch cultural Programmes & Visit to Handicraft Stalls.
11:30 hrs: Depart to Kolhapur Railway Stn.
11:45 hrs: Return to Deccan Odyssey.
12:00 hrs: Depart for Pune.
13:00 to 19:30 hrs: Lunch & Leisure time on Board.
19:30 hrs: Arrive at Pune Rly.Station.
19:45 hrs: Depart by A/c. Coach Visit Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum .
21:15 hrs: Depart to Railway Stn. Pune.
21:30 hrs: Return to Deccan Odyssey.
21:45 hrs: Depart for Aurangabad.
22:00 hrs: Dinner on Board.
Day 06 - Monday - Aurangabad
Morning Arrival at Aurangabad station.
Proceed by road to witness;
Historical fort Daulatabad.
Ellora caves, a World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religion- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.
08:30 hrs: Break fast on board. Arrival at Aurangabad Railway Station.
08:30 to 10:00 hrs: Departure by A.C coach. Visit to Daulatabad Fort.
10:00 to 10:30 hrs: Departure for Ellora Caves.
10:30 to 12:30 hrs: Visit to Ellora Caves.
12:30 to 13:15 hrs: Departure for Aurangabad.
13:15 to 15:00 hrs: Lunch and cultural programme at Aurangabad.
15:15 to 16:00 hrs: Visit to Bibi-ka- Maqbara.
Optional: Back to train.
16:15 to 17:15 hrs: Free time for shopping.
17:15 to 17:30 hrs: Departure for Aurangabad Railway Station.
18:00 hrs: Train Departs for Jalgaon. Dinner on board.
Day 07 - Tuesday - Ajanta & Nashik
Alight at Jalgaon railway station and travel to Fardapur resort. After a royal break fast depart for T-Junction in a luxury AC bus. Board the MSRTC eco-friendly bus and it's time to travel back in time. Soon, you will find yourself surrounded by dramatic views of the Waghora valley where the Ajanta Caves are located. Older than the Ellora caves (200 BC to 650 AD) they are also cut from the volcanic lava of the Deccan Trap in a steep crescent shaped hillside. Lost to the world after the 7th century it was discovered by accident in 1819, by a party of British officers on a hunting expedition.
06:30 hrs: Early Breakfast on Board.
07:00 hrs: Arrival at Jalgaon station
07:30 hrs: Detrain to visit Ajanta Caves by A/c.Coach
12:45 hrs: Return to Deccan Odyssey
13:15 hrs: Depart for Nasik
13:30 hrs: Lunch & Leisure time on Board
17:00 hrs: Arrive at Nasik station & depart to Visit Panchwati Ghats and Asian
20:30 hrs: Return to the Deccan Odyssey and Dinner on board.
22:30 hrs: Depart for Mumbai
Day 08 - Wednesday - Mumbai
Morning - Arrival at CST - Mumbai. Journey Ends. Enjoy the breakfast on board as the sun rises over the commercial capital of India. Alight at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in the morning enriched with the rich legacy of this land. The royal journey is over, but the memory of which, will live on forever.
Tour Schedule :-
Experience the finest and the best of 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!.
The Deccan Odyssey Tour starts on every Wednesday of the week * from Mumbai.
Months of Operation : (September till April next year)
(As this palatial train requires a lot of renovation and maintenance. The Train thus does not operate in the months of May, June, July & August.)
Tour Tarriff :-
Experience the finest and the best of 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!...
Peak Season 2008
Occupancy Type |
January to March 2008
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person) |
|
Single occupancy |
US $ 485 |
US $ 3395 |
Double occupancy |
US $ 350 |
US $ 2450 |
Triple occupancy |
US $ 285 |
US $ 1995 |
Presidential Suite |
|
|
Single occupancy |
US $ 950 |
|
Double occupancy |
US $ 700 |
|
Lean Season 2008 & 2009 |
|
|
Occupancy Type |
April 2008
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person) |
Single occupancy |
US $ 395 |
|
Double occupancy |
US $ 295 |
|
Triple occupancy |
US $ 240 |
|
| Presidential Suite |
|
|
Single occupancy |
US $ 750 |
|
Double occupancy |
US $ 550 |
|
Extra Occupancy |
US $ 240 |
|
Occupancy Type |
Sept 2008 &
April 2009
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person) |
Single occupancy |
US $ 415 |
|
Double occupancy |
US $ 320 |
|
Triple occupancy |
US $ 260 |
|
Presidential Suite |
Single occupancy |
US $ 750 |
|
Double occupancy |
US $ 550 |
|
Extra Occupancy |
US $ 240 |
|
Peak Season 2008 & 2009 |
|
|
Occupancy Type |
Oct 2008 to March 2009
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person) |
Single occupancy |
US $ 540 |
|
Double occupancy |
US $ 390 |
|
Triple occupancy |
US $ 320 |
|
Presidential Suite |
Single occupancy |
US $ 950 |
|
Double occupancy |
US $ 700 |
|
Extra Occupancy |
US $ 285 |
|
(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
Any leg of minimum of 3 nights subject to availability will be given at the above-mentioned rates. Thus Mumbai-Goa and Goa-Mumbai sector will be sold as available segments to clients.
If however, the client undertakes the day programme at Goa & Mumbai, an extra $ 100 USD per person will be charged.
Indian passengers can pay in equivalent Rupee amount against US$ at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment.
Tariff is inclusive of travel/catering/conducted sight-seeing/ entrance fee at Monuments/Parks/Palaces/Cultural Programmes/ Boat Ride. The guest has to pay for video cameras, liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature.
Note:
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New Year.
@ 3.09% Service Tax shall be levied on the tariff of Deccan Odyssey.
Tariff Subject to change without notice.
Passenger reservations/cancellation on the Deccan Odyssey may be done as per the following terms and conditions :
Reservation :
• 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 80% of ticket value 45 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION
• Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to The Luxury Trains. On cancellation, refund will be made. Certain amount of the ticket value will be deducted as follows.
• 5% of the Ticket Value if the cancellation request is received before 60 days from the scheduled date of departure.
• 20% of Ticket Value if cancellation request is received within a period of 30-59 days from the scheduled date of departure.
• 50% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within the period of 15-29 days from the scheduled date of departure.
• 100% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within the period of 14 days or before the scheduled date of departure.
• No refund or adjustment will be made in the event of interruption of journey by a tourist on his own after the commencement of the tour.
Other Info
CLIMATE
Varies from 8oC to 30oC between September to March and in April it is from 26oC to 35o C.
CLOTHING RECOMMENDED
Light tropical/light woollens.
OTHER FACILITIES
Doctor on call at the next station. Money exchange facility/credit cards. Adequate safety and security arrangements. Complimentary mineral water on board/in the coach during sightseeing/ and at hotels. Assistance for travel arrangements on completion of the tour. Voltage available on the train 110/230 V. Booking can be made through agent/on Internet.
MEALS
The two restaurant cars, serve a range of Indian, Continental, Maharashtrian, Goa and Chinese cuisines. Menus are changed seasonally.
The above mentioned rates are commissionable by 5% to our principal agent.
