7 Nights / 8 Days Cultural Odyssey Journey
Route: New Delhi to New Delhi
Tour Details
Tariff
Schedule
Terms & Conditions
Destinations Covered
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· Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve – Jungle Safari & Tribal
Villages
- · Jaipur – Royal Forts, Palaces & Shopping
- · Agra – Taj Mahal & Mughal Marvels
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· Varanasi – Holy Ganges, Ghats & Heritage Walk
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· Khajuraho – Kama Sutra Temples & Sculptures
- · Orchha – Fort Complex & Village Life
Day 1: Saturday – Depart New Delhi
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Assemble at
Safdarjung Railway Station (Chanakyapuri) by 1730
hrs
for traditional
welcome and check-in
- Board the Deccan Odyssey and settle into your cabin
- Train departs for Sawai Madhopur
- Dinner on board
Day 2: Sunday – Sawai Madhopur & Ranthambore Safari
- Breakfast on board
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Visit a local tribal home to understand Rajasthani village
life
- Return to train for early lunch on board
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Afternoon jungle safari in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
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Spot tigers, deer, wild boars, sloth bears, and vibrant
birdlife
- Return to Deccan Odyssey to relax in the bar lounge
- Train departs for Jaipur
- Dinner on board
Day 3: Monday – Jaipur
- Breakfast on board
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Excursion to Amber Fort – royal halls, Sheesh Mahal, and
lake views
- Lunch at a city hotel
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Visit City Palace Museum and photo stop at Hawa Mahal
(Palace of Winds)
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Time for shopping – Jaipur textiles & gemstone jewelry
- Return to train and depart for Agra
- Dinner on board
Day 4: Tuesday – Agra
- Breakfast on board
- Visit Taj Mahal – eternal symbol of love
- Lunch at a city hotel
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Explore Agra Fort – Diwan-e-Am, royal pavilions,
and Mughal architecture
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Visit local markets for marble inlay art and Mughal
jewelry
- Return to Deccan Odyssey and depart for Varanasi
- Dinner on board
Day 5: Wednesday – Varanasi
- Breakfast on board
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Visit Sarnath – where Buddha preached his first
sermon
- Lunch at a city hotel
- Heritage walk through bazaars, temples & ghats
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Evening boat ride on Ganges River to witness the sacred
Ganga Aarti
- Return to Deccan Odyssey for dinner on board
- Train departs for Khajuraho
Day 6: Thursday – Khajuraho
- Breakfast on board
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Visit
Chandela Temple Complex – famous for erotic
sculptures
- Lunch at a city hotel
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Explore Kandariya Mahadeva Temple – architectural
marvel
- Return to train for dinner on board
- Train departs for Orchha
Day 7: Friday – Orchha
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Morning visit to 16th-century Orchha Fort Complex
- Return to Deccan Odyssey for lunch on board
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Afternoon village walk – meet locals and learn about their
culture
- Indian cultural evening and dinner on board
- Train departs for New Delhi
Day 8: Saturday – Return to New Delhi
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- Early breakfast on board
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Disembark by 0715 hrs at Safdarjung Railway Station
- Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey team
Schedule-Till 2025-26 Season of
Deccan Odyssey Train.Enquire Now
MONTH/JOURNEY
|
Cultural Odyssey
|
Nov-23 |
25 |
Mar-24 |
02 |
Nov-24 |
30 |
Dec-24 |
28 |
Mar-25 |
08 |
Nov-25 |
29 |
Dec-25 |
27 |
Mar-26 |
07 |
Deccan Odyssey Train – Cultural Odyssey Schedule (Available
till May 2027)
2025-26 Season
Month |
Departure Date |
Nov-25 |
29 |
Dec-25 |
27 |
Mar-26 |
7 |
Apr-26 |
11 |
2026-27 Season
Month |
Departure Date |
Nov-26 |
28 |
Dec-26 |
26 |
Mar-27 |
6 |
Apr-27 |
10 |
Terms & Conditions
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Deccan Odyssey Train Tour is Operated by Tourism Dept of
Maharashtra State Govt in Joint Collaboration with private
travel agency (Ebix Cash)
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Liability of Royal Indian Trains is restricted only to
that of booking agent of Principal Train Tour Operator
Booking Procedure
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Advice preferred date of journey & number of cabins
required
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We require passport copies of all passengers to process
booking
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Booking will be confirmed on receipt of Minimum 20%
(twenty) advance deposit of Ticket Value
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Balance Payment must reach us atleast 46 days before train
depart
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Booking Request made less than 46 days before tour depart
will be confirmed on receipt of ONE TIME full amount of
ticket value
Cancellation Rules
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Request for cancellation must be made in writing &
acknowledged by Royal Indian Trains
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Nil Cancellation fee – if booking cancellation request
received more than 61 days prior to train tour depature
date
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Minimum 20% of ticket value will be charged as
cancellation fee - if request received between 61-47 days
prior to train tour depart
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Minimum 50% of ticket value will be charged as
cancellation fee - if request received between 46-32 days
prior to train tour depart
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Full 100% of ticket value will be charged as cancellation
fee - if request received less than 32 days prior to train
tour depart
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In case Train Tour Operator decides to cancel the
scheduled train depart due to low occupancy/technical
reasons, you will be informed in advance & full
advance received for Train Tour booking will be refunded
as per Reserve Bank of India (foreign exchange) rules -
with no further liability of Royal Indian Trains
Important
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All foreign nationals require Visa to enter India &
guests are adviced to self apply for Indian Visa, atleast
30 days prior to scheduled arrival in India
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There is no provision to issue Tour/Travel insurance
policy from India & guests are adviced to pre-purchase
same from country of origin of travel
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Disputes (if any) are restricted to Jurisdiction of Courts
of New Delhi (India) only