Deccan
Odyssey
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!
| Tour
Details |
Day 1
 |
- (Wednesday) Mumbai |
| Day 2
|
- (Thursday)
Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratangiri |
| Day 3 |
- (Friday)
Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi |
| Day 4 |
- (Saturday) Goa
|
| Day 5
|
- (Sunday) Kolhapur,
Pune |
| Day 6
|
- (Monday)
Aurangabad |
| Day 7
|
- (Tuesday) Ajanta &
Nashik |
| Day 8
|
- (Wednesday) Mumbai
|
Day 1 -
Wednesday - Mumbai
-
Deccan Odyssey
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...
| Time
Programme |
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 2 -
Thursday - Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratangiri
-
Deccan Odyssey
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....
| Time
Programme |
Arri.
07.40 hrs
|
Break fast on board.
Arrival at Bhoke Rly. Stn. and departure for Rai Jetty. by A.C. vehicle
|
| Arri.
07.40 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 3 -
Friday - Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi
-
Deccan Odyssey
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.
| Time
Programme |
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 4 -
Saturday - Goa
-
Deccan Odyssey
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.
Free time for short walk in city and bazaar followed by lunch at Fort
Aguada Beach Resort. After lunch visits to;
Dona Paula & 250 years old House.
Late in the evening board the train from Madgaon railway station.
| Time
Programme |
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 5 -
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.
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.
| Time
Programme |
07.00
hrs.
|
Onwards 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
hrs 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 6 -
Monday - Aurangabad
Home - Deccan
Odyssey
MorninMorning 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.
Lunch and Cultural programme at Hotel Taj. After lunch visit to;
Shivaji Museum with weapons and antiques from the great Maratha Empire.
Aurangabad Caves No. 7 & 8
Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul
architecture.
Free time for shopping Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms for a
perfect memorabilia.
Late in the evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station.
| Time
Programme |
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 |
Departure for
Aurangabad Railway Station. |
| 18.00
hrs |
Train Departs for
Jalgaon. Dinner on board. |
Day 7 -
Tuesday - Ajanta & Nashik
Home - Deccan
Odyssey
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.
| Time
Programme |
08.00
hrs
|
Break fast on
board. Arrival at Jalgaon. |
| 08.15 to
09.15 hrs |
Departure by A.C
coach for Ajanta Caves. |
| 09.30 to
10.30 hrs |
Visit to Ajanta
Caves. |
| 10.45 to
12.00 hrs |
Departure for
Jalgoan Railway Station. |
| 13.15
hrs |
Departure for
Nasik. Lunch on Board. |
| 17.00
hrs |
Arrival at Nasik
|
| 17.15 to
18.00 hrs |
Visit to Panchavati
Ghat. |
| 18.15 to
18.30 hrs |
Departure for Nasik
& on board the train. |
| 18.30 to
22.30 hrs |
Farewell Dinner on
board the train. |
| 22.30
hrs. |
Departure for
Mumbai. |
Day 7 -
Tuesday - Ajanta & Nashik
Home - Deccan
Odyssey
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.
| Time
Programme |
08.00
hrs
|
Break fast on
board. Arrival at Jalgaon. |
| 08.15 to
09.15 hrs |
Departure by A.C
coach for Ajanta Caves. |
| 09.30 to
10.30 hrs |
Visit to Ajanta
Caves. |
| 10.45 to
12.00 hrs |
Departure for
Jalgoan Railway Station. |
| 13.15
hrs |
Departure for
Nasik. Lunch on Board. |
| 17.00
hrs |
Arrival at Nasik
|
| 17.15 to
18.00 hrs |
Visit to Panchavati
Ghat. |
| 18.15 to
18.30 hrs |
Departure for Nasik
& on board the train. |
| 18.30 to
22.30 hrs |
Farewell Dinner on
board the train. |
| 22.30
hrs. |
Departure for
Mumbai. |
Day 8 -
Wednesday - Mumbai
Home - Deccan
Odyssey
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.
| Time
Programme |
| 08.15
hrs |
Break fast on
board. Arrival at Mumbai CST & TOUR ENDS |
Schedule
| Schedule
of Deccan Odyssey from Oct’ 2007 to April’ 2008 |
| Oct' 2007 |
03,10,17,24,31 |
| Nov' 2007 |
07,14,21,28 |
| Dec' 2007 |
05,12,19*,26* |
| Jan' 2008 |
02,09,16,23,30
|
| Feb' 2008 |
06,13,20,27 |
| March' 2008 |
05,12,19,26 |
| April' 2008 |
02,09,16,23,30 |
Tariff
| COST
PER PERSON per day(Valid till April,2008) |
| |
Till
March,07 Oct,07 to March,08 |
In
April,07 In April,08 |
| DELUXE
CABIN |
|
|
| On
Triple Sharing |
US$
285 |
US$
240 |
| On Twin
Sharing |
US$
350 |
US$
295 |
| On
Single Occupancy |
US$
485 |
US$
395 |
| PRESIDENTIAL
SUITE |
|
|
| On
Triple Sharing |
US$
562 |
US$
447 |
| On Twin
Sharing |
US$
700 |
US$
550 |
| On
Single Occupancy |
US$
950 |
US$
750 |
(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.
Tariff Subject to change without notice.
Passenger reservations/cancellation on the Deccan Odyssey may be done as
per the following terms and conditions:
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.
