VIRTUAL TOUR - DECCAN ODYSSEY
This Royal train tries to recreate the Era of Peshwas(medieval times Feudal Lords of Western India) & though the full journey is for 7 Nights ,you may book for MINIMUM 3 nights part journey also(Ideally Boarding Mumbai on wednesday Afternoon & Departing at Goa Railway station on Saturday morning). Due to local weather conditions,at present The Deccan Odyssey Train Tour is only operating from early October to late March.This Maharaja train is a joint venture between the Union Ministry of Railways & State Govt. of Maharasthatra. The on-board arrangements are by International Chain of Hotels-The Taj Group. Similar to the concept of widely popular Palace On wheels,in Rajasthan-this new luxury train offers traditional hospitality & you relive the lavish era of 18th century Peshwa Rulers. The 7 Nights train journey travesses across the beaches of Western India & Deccan plateau of Central India & you see glimpses of the brave exploits of near legendry 17th century Maratha Warrior King-Shivaji Maharaj.
Itinerary:
Mumbai - Ganpatipule - Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg - Tarkarli - Goa - Pune - Aurangabad - Ajanta - Nasik - Mumbai

Day 01 - WEDNESDAY
 
MUMBAI
Depart: Report at Resham Bhawan,Churchgate (MTDC office) by 3p.m. to board buses & transfer to Railway Station & board Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train Tour.High Tea & dinner on board.
 
 
 
 
Day 02 - THURSDAY
 
GANPATIPULAE , RATNAGIRI
Breakfast on board.Drive from Bhoke Railway Station to Rai Jetty & boat ride till Jaigadh jetty to view Jaigadh Fort.Later explore one of the finest beaches on Konkan coast-Ganpatipule. Enjoy cultural show & lunch at GanpatipuleBeach hotel. Late afternoon drive to Ratnagiri town & board Train.Dinner on board.
 
 
 
Day 03 - FRIDAY
 
SINDHUDURG , TARKARLI

Breakfast on board.From Sindhudurg Nagari drive to Malvan Jetty & visit Sindhudurg Fort by boat.Later drive to Tarkarli beach for Lunch & cultural programme.Boat cruise from Taekarli jetty across the creek to Walaval jetty & board buses for Sawantwadi town-famous for it's Shilpgram handicraft bazaar.Board the train from Sawantwadi Railway Station.Dinner on board.

Day 04 - SATURDAY  
GOA
Breakfast on board.From Karmali Railway Station proceed for tour of Old Goa to viewBasilica of Bom Jesus Chuch,Se Cathedral Church, St.Francis of Assissi & visit to Fontanhas-the Latin quarters at Panjim. Lunch at Goa Beach resort & time free.Evening board Maharaja traina from Madgoan Railway Station. Dinner on board.
 
 
 
Day 05 - SUNDAY  
PUNE
Breakfast on board.Morning visit Kelkar Museum, Shaniwwarwada,drive past Synagogue & visit Agha Khan Palace.visit Hotel for lunch.Afternoon board the train & depart.Dinner on board. station
 
 
 
 
Day 06 - MONDAY  
AURANGABAD
Breakfast on board.Morning visit Daulatabad Fort &excursion to Ellora caves. Lunch & cultural program at Aurangabad Hotel.Optional visit to Bibi Ka Makbara & time free for shopping. Evening return to Train & depart.Dinner on board.
 
 
 
 
Day 07 - TUESDAY  
AJANTA , NASIK
Breakfast on board.rom Jalgoan Railway Station drive to Ajanta caves & return to train for Lunch.Proceed to Nasik. Visit Panchvati Ghat.Farewell Dinner on board.
 
 
 
 
 
Day 08 - WEDNESDAY  
MUMBAI
Arrival: Breakfast on Board.Option to leave tour by 0815 hrs. at Bombay Central. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Indian Tariff Chart (Per Person Per Night)
Occupancy Type
Lean Season
April 2007 and 2008
Peak Season
October-2006 to March-2007 and October 2007 to March 2008
Deluxe Cabin Single occupancy Rs. 16590.00 Rs. 20370.00
Double occupancy Rs. 12390.00 Rs. 14700.00
Triple occupancy Presidential suite Rs. 10080.00 Rs. 11970.00
Single occupancy Rs. 31500.00 Rs. 39900.00
Double occupancy Rs. 23100.00 Rs. 29400.00
Presidential Suite-Extra Occupancy Rs. 10080.00 Rs.11970.00
Foreign Tariff Chart (Per Person Per Night
Occupancy Type
Lean Season
April 2007 and 2008
Peak Season
October-2006 to March-2007 and October 2007 to March 2008
Deluxe Cabin Single occupancy US $ 395.00
US $ 485.00
Double occupancy US $ 295.00
US $ 350.00
Triple occupancy Presidential suite US $ 240.00
US $ 285.00
Single occupancy US $ 750.00
US $ 950.00
Double occupancy US $ 550.00
US $ 700.00
Presidential Suite-Extra Occupancy US $ 240.00
US $ 285.00

(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 programmer at Goa & Mumbai, an extra $ 100 USD per person OR in INR Rs.4200 will be charged.
  • Service Tax @ of 4.94% is applicable
  • This tax is also applicable on day programme at Mumbai & Goa.
  • Tariff is inclusive of travel / catering / conducted sight-seeing / entrance fee at Monuments / Parks / Palaces / Cultural Programmers / 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.


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