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Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train Tour

Maharashtra Splendor

Mumbai - Nashik - Aurangabad (Ellora Caves) - Ajanta Caves - Kolhapur - Goa - Sawantwadi - Mumbai

The Deccan Odyssey, one of India's most luxurious trains, invites you to embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Maharashtra's most captivating destinations. Starting and ending in Mumbai, this carefully curated itinerary includes a visit to Nashik, the wine capital of India, the majestic Ellora Caves in Aurangabad, the ancient Ajanta Caves, the vibrant city of Kolhapur, the lively party capital Goa, and the tranquil coastal beauty of Sawantwadi. Experience the epitome of luxury and discover the diverse cultural heritage of India aboard the Deccan Odyssey.

Highlights

  • Explore the jewels of ancient Indian architecture, the wondrous cave temples of Ajanta & Ellora along the western seaboard, both World Heritage Sites
  • Visit the New Palace, witness 'Mardani Khel' - martial art of the Marathas
  • An exclusive wine tasting and vineyard tour in Nashik
  • Taste spicy Goan cuisine and visit a 400 year old Portuguese villa - a slice of living history
  • Visit the holy town of Sawantwadi.

Tour Schedules
Duration 7 Nights / 8 Days
Fare Starting From $ 6,650
Season Sep - May
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Day 01
Day-1: (Saturday) - Mumbai
This evening, arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and board the Deccan Odyssey on a mesmerizing voyage through the Maratha heartland.

Board the Deccan Odyssey at Delhi – on to Nashik

Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey.

Early this evening assembles at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus at approximately 1530 hours to complete the registration process and check in formalities for your Maharashtra Splendour journey, as you receive a traditional Indian welcome and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink.

After completion of all formalities, you will be shown to your delightful cabins. As you settle in, the Deccan Odyssey shall depart Mumbai for Nashik.

Dinner on Board

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(Departure at 17:15)

Day 02
Day-02: (Sunday) - Nashik
Disembark and spend the morning walking along the Godavari Ghats.09:00
Leave for Sula vineyards tour12:00
Walk at vines laden with Chenin, Chardonnay and Shiraz grapes.12:45
Lunch at Sula Vineyards.14:00
Departure18:30

This morning the Deccan Odyssey brings you to the holy city of Nashik, which is rapidly gaining the status of being the wine capital of the country.

After a sumptuous lunch, return to the Deccan Odyssey and set forth for Aurangabad

Breakfast on board | Lunch at the vineyard | Dinner on board

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(Departure at 18:30)

Day 03
Day-03: (Monday) - Aurangabad- Ellora Caves
Disembark Deccan Odyssey for Ellora Caves.08:30
Tour of Ellora Caves09:30
Reach station and board Deccan Odyssey12:30
Lunch Onboard13:00
Departure14:30

Aurangabad – Ellora Caves. As you enjoy breakfast, the Deccan Odyssey arrives at Aurangabad, from where a scenic drive takes you to the Ellora Caves

In the evening, sit back, unwind and enjoy cocktails fixed by our bartender onboard, followed by a sumptuous dinner and a well deserved rest as the Deccan Odyssey proceeds towards Jalgaon to visit the exquisite Ajanta Caves.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(Departure at 14:30)

Day 04
Day-04: (Tuesday) - Ajanta Caves
Disembark Deccan Odyssey for Ajanta Caves.08:00
Visit of Ajanta Caves another World Heritage site10:00
Reach Railway station and Board Deccan Odyssey for lunch.14:00
Departure14:30

The Deccan Odyssey arrives at Pachora railway station this morning from where, after breakfast on board, you will disembark and drive to the Ajanta Caves, another World Heritage site and an architectural marvel of its time.

Lunch will be on board the Deccan Odyssey as it continues on to the multifaceted city of Kolhapur.

The rest of the day is at leisure for you to relax and enjoy some of the activities available on board. Watch a movie, learn the rules of ‘carrom’, a popular Indian board game, from a Deccan Odyssey team member or book yourself a relaxing massage in our spa on board.

In the evening watch the tapestry of rural India unfold as you sip a sun downer before dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board.

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(Departure at 14:30)

Day 05
Day-05: (Wednesday) - Kolhapur
Disembark Deccan Odyssey for City Tour of Kolhapur.12:45
Visit the New Palace Museum, a lovely sandstone octagonal Palace.13:00
Local markets visit for beautifully handcrafted Kolhapuri chappals.14:00
Proceed to tea venue followed by Lavanya Sandhya, a vibrant folk performance.15:45
Visit the 1300 year old Mahalakshmi temple, also called Shakti Pethas17:15
Reach Railway station and Board Deccan Odyssey18:50
Departure19:30

Watch the hinterlands of Maharashtra sweep past as you relish breakfast. Enjoy time at leisure as the Deccan Odyssey rolls into Kolhapur, a city of many hidden treasures, all waiting to be discovered!

After your sojourn into Kolhapur, you return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner as we depart for India’s most happening destination – Goa

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(Departure at 19:30)

Day 06
Day-06: (Thursday) - Goa
Disembark and drive to Fontainhas08:30
Lunch and Spice Plantation tour12:15
Leisure time at the nearest Beach15:30
Return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner as it departs for Sawantwadi18:30
Departure19:30

Today you arrive at Goa, India's smallest state, with strong Portuguese influences, having been a colony of Portugal till as late as 1961.

Breakfast on board |Lunch at the spice plantation | Dinner on board

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(Departure at 19:30)

Day 07
Day-07: (Friday) - Sawantwadi
Disembark Deccan Odyssey and drive to Pinguli08:30
A visit to Sawantwadi Pinguli village.09:15
Visit to Sawantwadi Palace for a delicious lunch12:00
Reach Railway station and board Deccan Odyssey.16:00
Departure18:00

Arrive in Sawantwadi which lies on a rocky island just off the coast of Malvan.

Enjoy dinner on board as the Deccan Odyssey makes its way back to Mumbai

Breakfast & Dinner on board, Lunch at a Sawantwadi Palace.

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(Departure at 18:00)

Day 08
Day-08: (Saturday) - Mumbai
Arrive at Mumbai, where your journey comes to an end.

Disembark in Mumbai

Early this morning, after breakfast, you will disembark at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai.

Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey as your royal passage through the grand vistas of India comes to an end.

Breakfast on board

Note:

All Timings / Departures may vary and subject to change as per the Indian Railways Norms.

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