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

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.

THE DECCON ODYSSEY

44 Suites in 11 cars
04 Presidential Suites in 2 cars
02 Restaurants car
01 Bar car
01 Conference car with business centre
01 Spa car
01 Staff car
02 Power cars

ROYAL FACILITIES

 

Fully air-conditioned train

 
Business centre with Internet, Fax, ISD and STD in the conference car  
LCD TV in 11 lounge cars  
Plasma TV with allied equipment  
01 health spa car with steam, beauty parlour, gymnasium and ayurvedic spa  
Central Disc Player  
Cell phones on demand  
Foreign exchange facilities  
Laundry services  
24-hour room service  
Valet attendant  
Special assistance for physically challenged people  
Luggage collection facility  
Guests provided with arrival kits  
Group photograph given as souvenir  
Fully stocked bar  
Daily newspapers and magazines  
Packed drinking water served  
Mail box facility  
Voltage available on train - 110/230V  
Assistance for travel arrangements on completion of tour  

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TARIFF AND DEPARTURE DATES

TRAIN DEPARTURE SCHEDULE

TARIFF IN US DOLLARS

Every Wednesday evening from Mumbai

October 2008 - March 2009
(High Season Tariff)

Months

Dates

Cabin

Per Person Per Night

Total Cost for 7 Nights (full tour)
(per person/per child)

October 2008
November 2008
December 2008
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
1 8 15 22 29
5 12 19 26  -
3 10 17 24 31
7 14 21 28 -
4 11 18 25 1
4 11 18 25 1
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Triple Occupancy

Presidential Suite

Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Extra Occupancy
US$ 540
US$ 390
US$ 320
-
US$ 950
US$ 700
US$ 285
US$ 3780
US$ 2730
US$ 2240
-
US$ 6650
US$ 4900
US$ 1995

Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age

(Age proof of children is to be furnished, which is required at the time of issuance of tickets)

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

 

Note : 10% surcharge levied on departure during Christmas / New year

@ 3.09% service tax shall be levied on the tariff of Deccan Odyssey

Tariff subject to change without notice 

Passenger reservations/cancellation on the Deccan Odyssey

BOOKING

In Case of FITs
20
% of ticket value at the time of booking 
80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.

In Case of GROUPs
50
% of ticket value at the time of booking 
50% of ticket value 45 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATION

FITs
5
% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure
20% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure
50% of ticket value 15-29 days prior to departure
100% of ticket value 14 days prior to departure

GROUPs
10
% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure
100% of ticket value 59 days prior to departure

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.

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

  • Doctor on call at the next station

  • Money exchange facility / All credit cards accepted

  • Adequate safety & security arrangements

  • Complimentary mineral water on boarding the coach, during sightseeing and at hotels

  • Assistance for travel arrangements on completion of the tour

  • Voltage available on the train 110/230V

  • Booking can be made through your agent/on internet

TOUR PROGRAMME - THE DECCAN ODYSSEY

For further information and reservation please contact

208, RG Complex, Plot-8, Sector 5, Dwarka
New Delhi 110075. INDIA

 

Tel : +91-11-28081341 / 42, +91-11-42730400
Fax : +91-11-28081343

 E-Mail : tours@visit-indya.com

DESTINATION INDIA

India Notes Music & Dance Museums & Galleries Religions Transport Fairs Festivals
Beaches Wildlife

Indian Embassies around the world World Heritage Monuments in India
Heritage Hotels Ayurveda Pushkar Fair

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Bandhavgarh National Park  Kanha National Park  Panna Tiger Reserve
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Gir National Park  Bandipur National Park Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarhole) National Park 
Indira Gandhi (Anamalais) Wildlife Sanctuary Periyar Tiger Reserve Sunderbans National Park 
Manas Tiger Reserve Kaziranga National Park