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Deccan Odyssey
 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.
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!
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
C I R C U I T
I T I N E R A R Y
| Day & Events |
Scheduled Timings |
| Day 01 : Wednesday
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Departure from C.S.T ( Mumbai ) for Bhoke Rly.station.
High Tea & Dinner on board.
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| Day 02 : Thursday
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| Break fast on board. Arrival at Bhoke Rly. Stn. and departure for Rai Jetty. by A.C. vehicle |
Arrival 07:40 hrs |
| Arrival at Rai Jetty. |
09:00 hrs |
| Boat ride from Rai Jetty to Jaigad jetty. |
09:00 to 11:30 hrs |
| Departure for Ganpatipule along Sea side Road |
11:30 to 12:300 hrs |
| Arrival at Ganpatipule Resort. |
12:30 hrs |
| Cultural Programme, Lunch & free time at Ganapatipule |
12:30 to 14:30 hrs |
| Departure for Ratanagiri by Lux. Bus |
14:45 hrs |
| Arrival at Ratanagiri |
15:45 hrs |
| Board the train. Dinner on board |
16:00 hrs |
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| Day 03 : Friday |
| Break fast on board. Arrival at Sindhudurg Nagari. |
08:25 hrs |
| Departure for Malvan Jetty by A.C coach. |
08:30 hrs |
| Arrival at Malvan Jetty |
09:30 hrs |
Visit to Sindhudurg Fort by Boat |
09:30 - 11:00 hrs |
| Malvan Jetty to Tarkarli - By Bus |
11:15 - 11:45 hrs |
| Cultural Programme, Lunch & Free time at Tarkarli Beach. |
11:45 - 14:30 hrs |
| At Tarkarli Jetty |
14:45 - 15:00 hrs |
| Boat Cruise in Tarkarli Creek. Journey upto Walaval. |
15:15 - 16:15 hrs |
| Arrival at Walaval Jetty - By Bus to Sawantwadi |
16:30 hrs |
| Arrival at Sawantwadi City |
16:30 - 17:30 hrs |
| Visit to Shilpagram an art & craft bazar. |
17:80 - 18:30 hrs |
| Arrival at Sawantwadi Railway Station |
18:45 hrs |
| Departure for Goa and Dinner on board. |
20:00 hrs |
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| Day 04 : Saturday |
| Arrival at Karmali Railway Station. Break fast on board. |
07:30 hrs |
| Departure by A.C coach for Old Goa visit to (1) Basilica of Bom Jesus Church (2) Se Cathedral Church (3) St. Francis of Assissi a museum for Goan antiques and visit to Fontanhas the Latin quarters at Panjim. |
08:00 - 12:30 hrs |
| Departure for Hotel. |
12:30 hrs |
Lunch and free time at beach. |
13:30 - 16:00 hrs |
| Departure for Madgaon Railway Station. |
16:15 hrs |
| Departure for Pune. Dinner on board. |
17:15 hrs |
| rrival at Sawantwadi Railway Station |
18:45 hrs |
| Departure for Goa and Dinner on board. |
20:00 hrs |
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| Day 05 : Sunday – |
| Break fast on board. Arrival at Pune. |
08:15 hrs |
| Departure by A.C coach for Kelkar Museum |
09:15 hrs |
| Visit to Kelkar Museum |
10:00 - 11:00 hrs |
Visit to Shaniwarwada |
11:15 - 11:45 hrs |
| Drive past Synagouge. Visit to Agakhan Palace. |
12:15 - 12:45 hrs |
| Lunch & free time. |
13:05 - 14:20 hrs |
| On board the train |
14:20 hrs |
| Departure for Aurangabad. Dinner on board. |
15:00 hrs |
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| Day 06 : Monday
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| Break fast on board. Arrival at Aurangabad Railway Station. |
08:30 hrs |
| Departure by A.C coach. Visit to Daulatabad Fort |
08:30 - 10:00 hrs |
| Departure for Ellora Caves. |
10:30 - 10:30 hrs |
Visit to Ellora Caves |
10:30 - 12:30 hrs |
| Departure for Aurangabad. |
12:30 - 13:15 hrs |
| Lunch and cultural programme at Aurangabad |
13:15 - 15:00 hrs |
Visit to Bibi-ka- Maqbara.
Optional: Back to train. |
15:15 - 16:00 hrs |
| Free time for shopping. |
16:15 - 1:15 hrs |
| Departure for Aurangabad Railway Station. |
17:15 - 17:30 hrs |
| Train Departs for Jalgaon. Dinner on board. |
18:00 hrs |
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| Day 07 : Tuesday |
| Break fast on board. Arrival at Jalgaon. |
08:00 hrs |
| Departure by A.C coach for Ajanta Caves. |
08:15 - 09:15 hrs |
| Visit to Ajanta Caves |
09:30 - 10:30 hrs |
Departure for Jalgoan Railway Station |
10:45 - 12:00 hrs |
| Departure for Nasik. Lunch on Board. |
13:15 hrs |
| Arrival at Nasik |
17:00 hrs |
| Visit to Panchavati Ghat. |
17:15 - 18:00 hrs |
| Departure for Nasik & on board the train. |
18:15 - 18:30 hrs |
| Farewell Dinner on board the train. |
18:30 - 22:30 hrs |
| Departure for Mumbai. |
22:30 hrs |
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| Day 08 : Wednesday– Delhi |
| Break fast on board. Arrival at Mumbai CST & TOUR ENDS
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The Deccan Odyssey Tour starts on every Wednesday of the week from
Mumbai.
September |
October |
November |
December |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
5, 12, 19 |
2, 9, 16, 23 |
7, 14, 21 |
January |
February |
March |
April |
4, 11, 18, 25 |
1, 8, 15, 22 |
1, 8, 15, 22 |
5, 12, 19 |
T A R I F F
USD Tariff for Foreign Nationals (Per Person /Per Night)
Accommodation |
April 2006 & Sep 2006 |
Oct 2006 to March 2007 |
Single |
US$ 395 |
US$ 485 |
Double |
US$ 295 |
US$ 350 |
Triple |
US$ 240 |
US$ 285 |
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
Tariff Subject to change without notice.
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 shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New Year.
Passenger reservations/cancellation on the Deccan Odyssey may be done as per the following terms and conditions :
BOOKING
20% of ticket value at the time of booking
80% of ticket value 30 days before departure of the tour
CANCELLATION
Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to The Luxury Trains.
5% of the Ticket Value if the request is received before 60 days.
20% of Ticket Value if cancellation is received within a period of 30-59 days from schedule date of departure.
50% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within the period of 15-29 days from schedule date of departure.
100% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within the period of 14 days or before the schedule date of 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.
Other Info
CLIMATE
Varies from 8o C to 30o C between September to March and in April it is from 26o C to 35o C.
CLOTHING RECOMMENDED
Light tropical/light woollens.
OTHER FACILITIES
Doctor on call at the next station. Money exchange facility/credit Cards.
Adequate safety and security arrangements.
Complimentary mineral water on board/in the coach during sightseeing/ and at hotels.
Assistance for travel arrangements on completion of the tour.
Voltage available on the train 110/230 V.
Booking can be made through agent/on Internet.
MEALS
The two restaurant cars, serve a range of Indian, Continental, Maharashtrian, Goa and Chinese cuisines. Menus are changed seasonally
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