SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS
Indian Odyssey
A journey of discovery aboard the luxurious Deccan Odyssey train visiting some of India’s most iconic destinations but with the comfort and luxury of not having to pack and unpack every couple of days. Witness the countryside, be enthralled by India’s cities, monuments and countryside and at the end of each day, return to the luxury of one of India’s finest trains. Relax with a refreshing drink, be pampered with the private butler service and enjoy the wonderful food whilst discovering different facets of India from the storytellers on board and your fellow passengers.
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Destinations Covered
Delhi | Sawai Madhopur | Ranthambore | Agra | Jaipur | Udaipur | Vadodara | Aurangabad | Mumbai
Key Highlights
- Discover India’s heady metropolis Mumbai!
- A visit the magnificent Taj Mahal at Agra.
- Traversing ancient forests as you attempt to sight a tiger, leopard or bear in Ranthambore National Park.
- The City Palace, Amber Fort, monuments and markets of Rajasthan’s first city, Jaipur.
- Rajasthan’s most romantic city, Udaipur, famous for its lakes and palaces.
- Explore the beautiful monuments of Vadodara.
- Visit the unrivalled Ellora Caves.
- This is a railroad journey like none other, in a land like no other.
Itinerary
| Day 01 | Arrive Delhi Board the Deccan Odyssey at Delhi – on to Sawai Madhopur. After completion of all formalities, you will be shown to your delightful cabins. As you settle in, the Deccan Odyssey shall depart Delhi for Sawai Madhopur. |
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| Day 02 | Sawai Madhopur – Ranthambore Nationl Park Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board before you set out for your village safari.Enjoy a leisurely lunch on board before you set out for a game drive in search of one of India’s elusive tigers.Proceed for high tea at the Sawai Madhopur Lodge, the former hunting lodge of the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur. After high tea, it is time to head back to the Deccan Odyssey where you can relax with a drink before dinner on board. The Deccan Odyssey sets off for Agra, the city of the world famous “Taj Mahal |
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| Day 03 | Agra After a leisurely breakfast on board, you will visit the Taj Mahal, which was Emperor Shah Jahan’s gift of love to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Lunch at a City Hotel.After lunch, your tour of Agra continues as you visit Itmad-ud-Daulah and the Agra Fort. Later, you have the opportunity to visit the local markets to admire the exquisite Pietra Dura (marble inlay) artefacts and Mughal ornaments OR as an optional activity you may enjoy spa facilities at a hotel. Return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner and your onward journey to Jaipur, The Pink City. |
On Board |
| Day 04 | Jaipur After breakfast you drive to Maharaja Mansingh’s 17th century masterpiece, the Amber Fort which overlooks the beautiful Maota Lake. En-route to Amber Fort visit the Palace of Winds, otherwise known as the Hawa Mahal. Continue onto the famous City Palace of Jaipur, a complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards. Lunch at a City hotel, following which you may choose to participate in an optional tour. Enjoy spa facilities at a palace hotel OR have the opportunity to explore the colorful bazaars of the Pink City.Return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner on board as it departs for Udaipur. |
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| Day 05 | Udaipur Visit the famous City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Later, board a ferry to ride on Lake Pichola to reach Jagmandir, a 17th century Palace located on an island on the picturesque lake, for an exquisite lunch. After lunch, return to Deccan Odyssey for a short rest. Later embark on a Walking Tour through the Old City of Udaipur. Thereafter you return to the Deccan Odyssey for a relaxed evening and dinner the train departs for Vadodara. |
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| Day 06 | Vadodara After breakfast, visit Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the only complete and unchanged pre-Mughal Islamic city in India. Return to Deccan Odyssey for lunch.Post lunch, drive to the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, originally constructed as a school for the Maharaja’s children. Enjoy high tea at the resplendent Laxmi Vilas Palace, built in 1890, and the residence of the Royal family even today. Return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner as the train starts its journey for Aurangabad. |
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| Day 07 | Aurangabad – Ellora Caves After a leisurely morning, head out to visit the exceptional Ellora Caves, a World Heritage site and the finest specimen of cave-temple architecture in India, the site encompasses 34 rock-cut shrines representing Buddhist, Jain and Hindu art dating from the 4th to 5th century AD. After exploring Ellora, return to the Deccan Odyssey.This evening relax with a sun downer at the Mumbai-Hi before dinner is served |
On Board |
| Day 08 | 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. |
