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.
If Europe is all-hearts for the Orient Express and Rajasthan is graced
by the royal Palace on Wheels, Maharasthra echoes majestically with the
Deccan Odyssey. Deccan Odyssey offers a train journey adorned in luxury,
the Deccan Odyssey transports its guests on an unforgettable sojourn of
a land shining in legions grandeur - serene beaches, magnificent forts &
palaces, and experiencing heavenly tales etched in colossal rocks.
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 & Saloons of "Deccan Odyssey"
The Deccan Odyssey has 21 coaches out of which 11 are passenger cars
with 4 coups 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.
On Board 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
DECCAN ODYSSEY" - ITINERARY
DAY 1
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(WEDNESDAY) MUMBAI
Departure in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai
DAY 2
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(THURSDAY) JAIGADH, GANAPATIPULE, RATNAGIRI AND BHATYE BEACH.
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
DAY 3
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(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.
DAY 4
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(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.
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.
DAY 5
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(SUNDAY) PUNE
Morning - Arrival at Pune, the Erstwhile Capital of Maharashtra.
Board the bus to visit;
Mahatma Phule Mandai, the old central market.
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th
& 19th Centuries.
Sir David Sasoon Synagogues built in 1867.
The Osho International Commune is on of the biggest centre for mediation
and spiritual growth.
Lunch & free time at Hotel Le Meridian.
The Tribal Museum having collection of 2000 rare and precious articles
related to tribal life.
Aga Khan Palace, a place where Mahatma Gandhi was incarcerated during
freedom struggle presently converted in to a Museum dedicated to Gandhi
family.
Witness Sound and Light Show at Shaniwarwada.
Late in the evening board the train from Pune railway station.
DAY 6
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(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.
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.
DAY 7
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(TUESDAY) AJANTA & NASHIK
Morning - Arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to reach
Fardapur resort.
After breakfast, 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.
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