Luxury Train: Deccan Odyssey

Day by day

The itinerary

1. Day 1 · Mumbai

   Mumbai

   Upon arrival you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in. Activities: • You start your memorable journey on the Deccan Odyssey at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai in the evening at 16:40. • You are served with tea and Dinner on board. 20:00. Overnight: Train – (D)

   Train
   Dinner

2. Day 2 · Ratnagiri

   Ratnagiri

   Activities: • Arrival: 07:40. Departure 16:00. The train arrives at Bhoke Rilway station in the morning. • After having your breakfast on board you start your journey to Rai Jetty by a well furnished Air-conditioned bus. • Here you can enjoy a boat ride from Rai jetty to Jaigad Fort. • After this you leave for Ganapatipule by road. You can explore finest beach along the Konkan coast on your way to Ganapatipule. Have fun on the beach and lunch at a beach resort. • After you again Ride the bus to Ratnagiri town. Here you visit Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and Ratnagiri Bazaar and you leave for Ratnigiri Railway Station to board the Deccan Odyssey. • You have your dinner 20:00 and stay on the luxury train overnight. Overnight: Train – (D)

   Train
   Breakfast, lunch, dinner

3. Day 3 · Sindhudurg

   Sindhudurg

   Activities: • Arrival: 08:25. Departure 20:00. You arrive at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway Station in the morning. • On an air-conditioned luxury bus you depart for Malvan Jetty here you visit the Sindhudurg Sea Fort by a boat. • Then you leave for Tarkali Beach Resort, where you can have fun on the beach and lunch at a beach resort. After you go on a boat cruise in Tarkarli Creek to Kalsa Jetty. • From here you Leave for Sawantwadi on a bus and can enjoy shopping at ‘ Shilpagrama’ the crafts village. • Then you return back to your train at Sawantwadi Railway Station and have your dinner 20:00 and stay on the luxury train overnight. Overnight: Train – (D)

   Train
   Lunch, Dinner

4. Day 4 · Goa

   Goa

   Activities: • Arrival: 07:30. Departure 17:15. You arrive at Karmali Railway Station in the morning and board bus to visit tourist spots in old Goa. Here you visit Basilica of Born Jesus Church, Se Cathedral Church and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, a museum for Goan antiques. After you proceed to Panjim by bus. Here you have your lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort. • After lunch you go to see Dona Paula, a small palm fringed beach with casuarinas groves and tranquility. You also Visit Fontanhas, the Latin quarters at Panjim. • Then you return back to board the train from Madgaon railway station. • Luxury Trains of India offers you the Deccan Odyssey tour to explore the beauty and historical legacy of western India. For more information or to book a Deccan Odyssey tour please contact us. Overnight: Train – (D)

   Train
   Lunch, Dinner

5. Day 5 · Pune

   Pune

   Activities: • Arrival: 08:15. Departure 15:00. You arrive at Pune in the morning. Pune is famous as the cultural capital of Maharashtra. From here you Board a bus to visit Kelkar Museum which houses a variety of artifacts of the 17th-19th centuries and The world famous Osho Asharam, which is on of the biggest center for mediation and spiritual growth. • After you have your Lunch at Hotel Le Meridian and visit the Tribal Museum having collection of about 1980 rare and precious articles related to tribal life. Then you drive past Synagouge and Visit the Aga Khan Palace, a museum dedicated to Gandhi family. • Then you can enjoy the ‘Sound and Light Show’ at Shaniwarwada. • In the evening you board the train from Pune railway station. Overnight: Train – (D)

   Train
   Lunch

6. Day 6 · Aurangabad

   Aurangabad

   Activities: • Arrival: 08:30. Departure 18:00. You arrive at Aurangabad in the morning. • After that you board a luxury bus to visit the historical Daulatabad Fort. • Then you visit famous Ellora caves, a World Heritage site, that houses about 34 cave temples dedicated Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. • After lunch at Hotel Taj, you are ready to visit the Shivaji Museum which houses weapons and antiques of the great Maratha Empire. • Other important tourist spots here include Aurangabad Caves No. 7 and 8, Bibi Ka Maqbara (a replica of Taj Mahal). • Late in the evening, you board the train from Aurangabad railway station. Overnight: Train – (D)

   Train
   Lunch

7. Day 7 · Ajanta Caves

   Ajanta Caves & Nasik

   Activities: • Arrival: 08:00. Departure 22:30. You arrive at Jalgaon railway station in the morning and board a bus to proceed to visit renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta, a World Heritage Site. Here you can see some of the finest paintings and sculptures of the period ranging from 2nd century BC to 7th century AD. • Then you board the train at Bhusawal railway station and proceed to Nashik. • At Nashik you visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. • Late in the night you board the train at Nashik railway station. • After having a farewell dinner you depart for Mumbai. Overnight: Train

   Dinner

8. Day 8 · Mumbai

   Mumbai

   Activities: Arrival: 08:15 You have your breakfast on board and reach Mumbai in the morning. Here your journey of lifetime comes to its conclusion. Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.

   Breakfast