The Deccan Odyssey Train is a special luxury train which is designed on the line of the royal Palace on Wheels Train. The Deccan Odyssey Train Tour provides tourists wonderful opportunity to explore the land of brave Marathas (Maharashtra), rich cultural heritage monuments of Ajanta & Ellora Caves and the spectacular beaches of Goa & Maharashtra. Tourists have wonderful opportunity to explore the marvelous amalgamation of heritage monuments and natural sties of western India. The Deccan Odyssey Train is a joint venture of the Indian Railways and the Maharashtra State Government. The itinerary starts from Mumbai (the capital city of Maharashtra) and travels to charming destinations like Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Kolhapur, Pune Nasik, Aurangabad, Ajanta, Ellora and finally back to Mumbai. You are hearty welcome to the royal Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train Tours in India. Travel across the western part of India by luxury tours in India. Explore cultural and natural wealth of western India on a royal Deccan Odyssey India train tour.
Duration : 07 nights & 08 days
Destinations : Mumbai – Ratnagiri – Sindhudurg – Goa – Pune – Aurangabad – Ajanta/Ellora Caves – Nasik – Mumbai
Day 01: Mumbai – the Dream City
Departure : 16.40 hrs
Ceremonial Welcome on arrival in Mumbai by our operator./ representative assists to transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. The train departs from CST Railway Station in the evening at 16.40 hrs for Bhoke Railway Station. Tea and Dinner will be served onboard the train.
Day 02: Ratnagiri
Arrival : 07.40 hrs
Departure : 16.00 hrs
Onboard morning breakfast. Proceed to Rai Jetty by an air-conditioned bus. Enjoy a boat cruise from Rai Jetty to Jaigarh Fort. Leave for Ganapatipule by road. Explore beautiful beach along the Konkan Coast on the way to Ganapatipule. Indulge in beach activities and take sumptuous lunch at a Beach Resort. Proceed to Ratnagiri Town by bus. Visit Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Memorial and Ratnagiri Bazaar. Leave for Ratnagiri Railway Station to board the Deccan Odyssey Train. Dinner & Overnight stay onboard the train.
Day 03 : Sindhudurg
Arrival : 08.25hrs
Departure : 20.00 hrs
Arrive this morning at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway Station. Depart for Malvan Jetty by AC Luxury Bus. Visit the famous Sindhudurg Sea Fort by boat ride. Leave for Tarkali Beach Resort for beach activities and have a lavish lunch. Have a boat ride in Tarkarli Creek to Kalsa Jetty
Leave for Sawantwadi by a bus. Enjoy shopping at Shilpagrama Crafts Village. Return back to Sawantwadi Railway Station. Dinner and overnight stay will be onboard the train.
Day 04 : Goa
Arrival : 07.30hrs
Departure : 17.15 hrs
Arrive at Karmali Railway Station this morning. Enjoy sightseeing of important tourist places in Old Goa by bus. Attractions: Basilica of Born Jesus Church, Se Cathedral Church and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, a museum for Goan antiques. Proceed to Panjim (Capital of Goa) by bus. Have lavish lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort. Go to see beautiful beach Dona Paula. Also visit the Fontanhas, the Latin quarters at Panjim. Board train from Malgaon Railway Station. Train departs for overnight journey to Pune. Dinner and overnight on board the train Deccan Odyssey.
Day 05 : Pune
Arrival : 08 .15hrs
Departure : 15.00 hrs
Arrive this morning in Pune – the Cultural Capital of Maharashtra. Visit to the Kelkar Museum by bus. The museum houses a variety of artifacts of the 17th-19th centuries. Visit the world famous Osho Ashram – centre for meditation & spiritual growth. Have lavish lunch at Hotel Le Meridian. Visit the tribal museum having collection of about 1980 rare & precious articles related to the tribal life. Drive past Synagogues and visit the Aga Khan Palace, a museum dedicated to Gandhi Family. Enjoy Sound & Lights Show at Shaniwarwada. Board the train at Pune Station – Train departs for Aurangabad. Dinner and overnight onboard the train.
Day 06 : Aurangabad
Arrival : 08.30hrs
Departure : 18.00 hrs
Arrive this morning in Aurangabad – an important tourist destination in Maharashtra. Later, board the luxury bus to visit the historical Daulatabad Fort. Visit the world famous Ellora Caves, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ellora houses 34 cave temples dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Have lunch at Hotel Taj and visit the Shivaji Museum – the museum houses weapons and antiques of the great Maratha Empire. Also visit the famous Bibi Ka Makabara (a replica of Taj Mahal). In the evening, board the train at Aurangabad Station – Train departs for next destination.
Day 07 : Ajanta Caves – Nasik
Arrival : 08.00hrs
Departure : 22.30 hrs
Arrive this morning at Jalgaon Railway Station. Visit the world famous heritage sites of Ajanta Caves (World Heritage Site) by bus. See some of the beautiful paintings & sculptures of 2nd – 7th centuries. Board train at Bhusawal Railway Station and proceed to Nasik. Visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard at Nasik. After farewell dinner you will be transferred to Mumbai.
Day 08 : Mumbai
Arrival : 08.15 hrs
Breakfast will be served onboard the train. Arrive in Mumbai this morning. Here your odyssey of Deccan Odyssey Train ends.
