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The
Royal Indian train that has been benchmarked against the best
luxury trains in the world like the Blue Train of South Africa,
The Orient Express of Europe and the Eastern and Oriental of
South East Asia.
The
royal journey takes you on a week-long trip to some of the best
places in Maharashtra, namely Mumbai, Ganapatipule,
Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi,
Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, Ellora, Ajanta
and Nashik. So come aboard and get ready to travel to the
rich past of the state.
DISCOVER
ROYALTY
The
Deccan Odyssey's sheer luxury is a sight to behold. Everything
in the train reflects the ways of India royalty. Each coach is
named after some of the best places and forts of Maharashtra.
And with plush interiors, awesome cuisine and great sites to
see, this journey sure etches some golden memories in the
traveller's mind.
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THE
DECCON ODYSSEY
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| 44
Suites in 11 cars |
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04
Presidential Suites in 2 cars |
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02
Restaurants car |
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01
Bar car |
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01 Conference car with business centre |
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01
Spa car |
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01
Staff car |
| 02
Power cars |
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ROYAL
FACILITIES
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Fully
air-conditioned train |
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Business
centre with Internet, Fax, ISD and STD in the conference car |
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LCD
TV in 11 lounge cars |
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Plasma
TV with allied equipment |
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01
health spa car with steam, beauty parlour, gymnasium and
ayurvedic spa |
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Central
Disc Player |
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Cell
phones on demand |
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Foreign
exchange facilities |
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Laundry
services |
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24-hour
room service |
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Valet
attendant |
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Special
assistance for physically challenged people |
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Luggage
collection facility |
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Guests
provided with arrival kits |
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Group
photograph given as souvenir |
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Fully
stocked bar |
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Daily
newspapers and magazines |
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Packed
drinking water served |
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Mail
box facility |
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Voltage
available on train - 110/230V |
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Assistance
for travel arrangements on completion of tour |
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TARIFF
AND DEPARTURE DATES |
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TRAIN
DEPARTURE SCHEDULE |
TARIFF
IN US DOLLARS |
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Every
Wednesday evening from Mumbai |
October
2006 - March 2007
(High Season Tariff) |
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Months
2006 |
Dates |
Cabin
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Per
Person Per Night |
Total
Cost for 7 Nights (full tour)
(per person/per child) |
| September |
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October |
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November |
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December |
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| 6 |
13 |
20 |
27 |
- |
| 4 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
- |
| 1 |
8 |
15 |
22 |
29 |
| 6 |
13 |
20 |
27 |
- |
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| - |
| Single
Occupancy |
| Double
Occupancy |
| Triple
Occupancy |
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Presidential
Suite
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| Single
Occupancy |
| Double
Occupancy |
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| - |
| USD
485 |
| USD
350 |
| USD
285 |
| - |
| USD
950 |
| USD
700 |
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| ADULT |
CHILD |
INFANT |
| USD
3395 |
USD
1697.5 |
FREE |
| USD
2450 |
USD
1225.0 |
FREE |
| USD
1995 |
USD
997.50 |
FREE |
| - |
- |
- |
| USD
6650 |
- |
- |
| USD
4900 |
- |
- |
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Months
2007 |
Dates |
Cabin
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September
2006 and April 2007
(Lean Season Discounted Tariff) |
| January |
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February |
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March |
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April |
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| 3 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
31 |
| 7 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
- |
| 7 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
- |
| 4 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
- |
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| - |
| Single
Occupancy |
| Double
Occupancy |
| Triple
Occupancy |
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Presidential
Suite
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| Single
Occupancy |
| Double
Occupancy |
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| - |
| USD
395 |
| USD
295 |
| USD
240 |
| - |
| USD
750 |
| USD
550 |
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| ADULT |
CHILD |
INFANT |
| USD
2765 |
USD
1382.5 |
FREE |
| USD
2065 |
USD
1032.5 |
FREE |
| USD
1680 |
USD
840.00 |
FREE |
| - |
-- |
-- |
| USD
5250 |
- |
- |
| USD
3850 |
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- |
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Half
fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age
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 |
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Note
: 10% surcharge levied on departure during Christmas /
New year
Indian
Passengers can pay in Rupees (equivalent amount) at the
exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment
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Passenger
reservations/cancellation on the Palace-on-Wheels
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BOOKING
20%
of ticket value at the time of booking
80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION
5%
of ticket value 60 days prior to dep.
20% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to dep.
50% of ticket value 15-29 days prior to dep.
100% of ticket value 14 days prior to dep.
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.
MEALS
The two restaurant cars,
serve a range of Indian, Continental, Mahatrashtrian, Goa and Chinese cuisine. Menus
are changed seasonally.
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CLOTHING
RECOMMENDED
Light tropical / Light
woollen
CLIMATE
Varies
from 8C to 30C between September to March and around 26C to 35C in
April.
OTHER
FACILITIES
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Doctor
on call at the next station
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Money
exchange facility / All credit cards accepted
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Adequate
safety & security arrangements
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Complimentary
mineral water on boarding the coach, during sightseeing and
at hotels
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Assistance
for travel arrangements on completion of the tour
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Voltage
available on the train 110/230V
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Booking
can be made through your agent/on internet
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For
further information and reservation please contact
208,
RG Complex, Plot-8, Sector 5, Dwarka
New Delhi 110075. INDIA
Tel
: +91-11-28081341, +91-11-28081342
Fax : +91-11-28081343
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