7 Nights / 8 Days Cultural Odyssey Journey


Route: New Delhi to New Delhi

Tour Details Tariff Schedule Terms & Conditions


Destinations Covered

  • · Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve – Jungle Safari & Tribal Villages
  • · Jaipur – Royal Forts, Palaces & Shopping
  • · Agra – Taj Mahal & Mughal Marvels
  • · Varanasi – Holy Ganges, Ghats & Heritage Walk
  • · Khajuraho – Kama Sutra Temples & Sculptures
  • · Orchha – Fort Complex & Village Life

Day 1: Saturday – Depart New Delhi

  • 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
  • Visit a local tribal home to understand Rajasthani village life
  • Return to train for early lunch on board
  • Afternoon jungle safari in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
  • 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
  • Excursion to Amber Fort – royal halls, Sheesh Mahal, and lake views
  • Lunch at a city hotel
  • Visit City Palace Museum and photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
  • 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
  • Explore Agra Fort – Diwan-e-Am, royal pavilions, and Mughal architecture
  • 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
  • Visit Sarnath – where Buddha preached his first sermon
  • Lunch at a city hotel
  • Heritage walk through bazaars, temples & ghats
  • 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
  • Visit Chandela Temple Complex – famous for erotic sculptures
  • Lunch at a city hotel
  • Explore Kandariya Mahadeva Temple – architectural marvel
  • Return to train for dinner on board
  • Train departs for Orchha

Day 7: Friday – Orchha

  • Morning visit to 16th-century Orchha Fort Complex
  • Return to Deccan Odyssey for lunch on board
  • 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 Enquire Now

  • Early breakfast on board
  • 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

  • Deccan Odyssey Train Tour is Operated by Tourism Dept of Maharashtra State Govt in Joint Collaboration with private travel agency (Ebix Cash)
  • Liability of Royal Indian Trains is restricted only to that of booking agent of Principal Train Tour Operator

Booking Procedure

  • Advice preferred date of journey & number of cabins required
  • We require passport copies of all passengers to process booking
  • Booking will be confirmed on receipt of Minimum 20% (twenty) advance deposit of Ticket Value
  • Balance Payment must reach us atleast 46 days before train depart
  • 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

  • Request for cancellation must be made in writing & acknowledged by Royal Indian Trains
  • Nil Cancellation fee – if booking cancellation request received more than 61 days prior to train tour depature date
  • Minimum 20% of ticket value will be charged as cancellation fee - if request received between 61-47 days prior to train tour depart
  • Minimum 50% of ticket value will be charged as cancellation fee - if request received between 46-32 days prior to train tour depart
  • Full 100% of ticket value will be charged as cancellation fee - if request received less than 32 days prior to train tour depart
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Disputes (if any) are restricted to Jurisdiction of Courts of New Delhi (India) only