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 luxury train 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 rail / 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!
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| Day & Events |
Scheduled Timings |
| Day 01 : Wednesday - Mumbai |
| Departure from C.S.T. for Sindhudurg Railway Station |
16.40 hrs. |
| Dinner on Board |
20.00 hrs. Onwards |
| Day 02 : Thursday - Sindhudurg Nagari |
| Breakfast on Board |
06.30 hrs. Onwards. |
| Arrive at Sindhudurg Rly. station |
07.30 hrs. |
| Detrain to reach Malvan Jetty by A/c. Coach On way walk through Local market known as “Katta” |
08.00 hrs. |
| Visit to Sindhudurg Fort by boat |
09.30 hrs. |
| Return to depart for the Tarkarli Resort |
11.30 hrs. |
| Arrive at Tarkarli Beach Resort |
12.00 hrs. |
| Lunch & Leisure time up to |
15.30 hrs. |
| Depart for Dhamapur village by A/c coach On way visit to Cashew factory |
15.45 hrs. |
| Arrive at Dhamapur Village |
16.45 hrs. |
| Visit to Ancient Temple of Goddess Bhagawati and Bharadi Devi And Dhamapur lake |
16.45 to 17.30 hrs. |
| Depart by coach to Kudal Rly.Stn. |
17.45 hrs. |
| Return to Deccan Odyssey train |
18.15 hrs. |
| Depart for Goa |
18.30 hrs. |
| Dinner on board |
20.00 hrs. |
| Day 03 : Friday - Goa |
| Breakfast on board |
07.00 hrs. onwards |
| Arrive at Karmali Railway Station |
07.30 hrs. |
| Detrain for sightseeing by A/c. coach for Old Goa visit to St. Augustine Church, Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, Se Cathedral Church, St.Francis of Assissi a Museum of Goan antiques and visit to Fontanhas the Latin Quarters at Panjim |
08.00 hrs. |
| Return to Deccan Odyssey at Verna Rly.Station for Lunch and leisure time |
12.45 hrs. To 16.00 hrs. |
| Leave for Beach Side Hotel for Cultural Night and Dinner |
16.15 hrs. to 20.30 hrs. |
| After dinner Depart for Madgaon Rly.Stn. |
20.45 hrs. |
| Return to Deccan Odyssey |
21.15 hrs. |
| Departure for Kolhapur |
22.00 hrs. |
| Day 04 : Saturday- Kolhapur |
| Breakfast on Board |
07.00 hrs. onwards |
| Arrive at Kolhapur Railway Station |
07.30 hrs. |
| Detrain for Sightseeing by A/c. Coach - Visit to New Palace, Museum, Bhawani Mandap, Mahalaxmi Temple & Shalini Palace- Watch marshal arts and cultural Programmes & Visit to Handicraft Stalls |
08.00 hrs. To 12.30 hrs. |
| Depart to Kolhapur Railway Stn. |
12.45 hrs. |
| Return to Deccan Odyssey |
13.00 hrs. |
| Depart for Daulatabad/Aurangabad via Pune |
13.15 hrs. |
| Lunch & Leisure time on Board |
13.15 hrs to 20.00 hrs. |
| Dinner on Board |
20.00 hrs. |
| Halt for detraining and entraining at Pune Rly.Stn. |
20.30 to 21.45 hrs. |
| Depart for Daulatabad/Aurangabad |
21.45 hrs. |
| Day 05 : Sunday - Aurangabad |
| Arrival at Daulatabad Station |
06.45 hrs. |
| Breakfast on board |
07.00 hrs. Onwards. |
| Detrain for Local Sightseeing by A/c.Coach. Visit Daulatabad Fort and Ellora Caves, A World Heritage Site |
07.45 hrs. |
| Depart for Aurangabad for Lunch |
12.30 hrs. |
| Lunch and free time at the hotel |
13.00 to 15.00 hrs. |
| Depart for local Sightseeing |
15.15 hrs. |
| Visit to Bibi-Ka-Maqbara and free time for shopping |
15.30 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. |
| Return to Deccan Odyssey |
17.30 hrs. |
| Departure for Chandrapur (Via Nanded) For Tadoba Wildlife Sanctuary |
18.00 hrs. |
| Dinner on board |
20.00 hrs. Onwards |
| Halt for detraining and entraining at Nanded |
23.15 to 23.20 hrs. |
| Day 06 : Monday- Chandrapur (Tadoba) & Wardha |
| Breakfast onboard |
07.00 hrs onwards |
| Arrival at Chandrapur Railway Station |
08.00 hrs. |
| Leave for Tadoba National Park by jeep |
08.10 hrs. To 11.30 hrs. |
| Return to Deccan Odyssey |
12.00 hrs. |
| Train departs to Wardha |
12.30 hrs. |
| Lunch onboard and Leisure time onboard |
13.00 hrs onwards |
| Arrival at Wardha Railway Station |
13.50 hrs. |
| Detrain for sightseeing |
16.15 hrs. |
| Visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s Ashram at Sevagram by AC bus |
16.30 hrs to 18.00 hrs. |
| Return to Deccan Odyssey |
18.30 hrs. |
| Train Departs for Bhusawal for Ajanta caves |
19.00 hrs. |
| Dinner onboard |
20.00 hrs. |
| Day 07 : Tuesday- Ajanta Caves / Nasik |
| Early Breakfast on Board |
06.30 hrs. Onwards |
| Arrival at Bhusawal Rly station |
07.00 hrs. |
| Detrain to visit Ajanta Caves A World Heritage Monument by A/c.Coach |
07.30 hrs. |
| Return to Deccan Odyssey at Jalgaon Rly. Stn. |
12.45 hrs. |
| Depart for Nasik |
13.15 hrs. |
| Lunch & Leisure time on Board |
13.30 hrs. Onwards |
| Arrive at Nasik station & depart to Visit Panchwati Ghats and ancient Temples |
17.00 hrs. |
| Return to the Deccan Odyssey at Deolali Rly Station and Dinner on board |
19.30 hrs. |
| Depart for Mumbai |
22.30 hrs. |
| Day 08 : Wednesday- Mumbai |
| Breakfast on Board |
07.00 hrs. |
| Arrive at Mumbai CST |
07.30 hrs. |
| Check-out latest by |
08.15 hrs. |