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7 Nights Deccan Odyssey Maharashtra Splendour Journey (from Mumbai/Mumbai)
Tour Details Tariff Schedule Terms & Conditions
Mumbai – Nashik - Ellora Caves - Ajanta Caves - Kolhapur - Goa - Ratnagiri - Mumbai
Welcome to a fascinating journey aboard the Deccan Odyssey, an 8 day ride through the hinterlands of Maharashtra, the majestic Western Ghats, into the Deccan and Konkan regions of a vast and diverse continent. This itinerary includes visits to some of the most prominent & unexplored destinations of west-central India, with a trip to the holy city of Nashik, now also India’s wine capital; to the unrivaled Ajanta & Ellora Caves; the historical city of Kolhapur with its many experiences , to Goa, India’s most popular holiday destination; finishing with a visit to the holy city of Ratnagiri. A railroad journey like none other, in a land like no other, we welcome you on board the Deccan Odyssey
Day 1 SaturdayBoard the Deccan Odyssey at Mumbai – on to Nashik
Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey
Early this evening assemble at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus at approximately 1530 hours to complete the registration process and check in formalities
for your Maharashtra Splendor journey, as you receive a traditional Indian welcome and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink.
After completion of all formalities, you will be shown to your delightful cabins. As you settle in, the Deccan Odyssey shall depart Mumbai for Nashik.
Dinner on board
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 2 Sunday: Nashik
This morning the Deccan Odyssey brings you to the holy city of Nashik, which is rapidly gaining the status of being the wine capital of the country.
After breakfast, disembark and spend the morning walking along the Godavari Ghats observing several important Hindu rituals being performed.
Continue on through the lively market by the Ghats which sells everything from vegetables to lentils, dried seafood to cow dung cakes and many things in
between.
Thereafter drive to the Grover Zampa vineyards for an exclusive tour of one of the finest Indian wine producing facilities. Walk through vines laden with
Chenin, Chardonnay and Shiraz grapes. Be taken through the age old ‘méthode traditionnelle’ used to make one of the best known brands of sparkling wines
in India. Allow the sommelier to acquaint your taste buds with their finest creations of white, red, rose and sparkling wines and experiment pairing them
with your meal at the vineyards.
After a sumptuous lunch, return to the Deccan Odyssey and set forth for Aurangabad
Breakfast on board; Lunch at the vineyard; Dinner on board
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 3 Monday : Aurangabad – Ellora Caves
Aurangabad, named after the last Great Mughal Aurangzeb, is an industrial town in Maharashtra and the stop from where to head out to visit the
exceptional Ellora Caves, a World Heritage site. The city itself has deep Mughal influences and there are several monuments of note here; the Daulatabad
Fort, Bibi-ka-Makbara and the city’s 52 gates, each with its own history, amongst them.
As you enjoy breakfast, the Deccan Odyssey arrives at Aurangabad, from where a scenic drive takes you to the Ellora Caves, carved into the side of a
basaltic hill 30 km from the city. 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. The 12 caves to the south are Buddhist, the 17 in the centre Hindu, and the 5 caves to the
north are Jain. The most remarkable is the Kailash temple, meant to be a replica of Shiva’s celestial abode on Mt. Kailash. It is the best example of rock cut
architecture and an engineering marvel.
Savour a leisurely lunch on board as the hinterland of Maharashtra sweeps past, with its ever-changing colors and landscape
In the evening, sit back, unwind and enjoy cocktails fixed by our bartender onboard, followed by a sumptuous dinner and a well deserved rest as the
Deccan Odyssey proceeds towards Jalgaon to visit the exquisite Ajanta Caves.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 4 Tuesda: Ajanta Caves
The Deccan Odyssey arrives at Jalgaon station this morning from where, after breakfast on board, you will disembark and drive to the Ajanta Caves,
another World Heritage site and an architectural marvel of its time. The 30 rock-hewn Buddhist caves at Ajanta have been masterfully carved and are
adorned with sculptures and paintings of Buddhist religious art, depicting universal pictorial art and are known to depict the fusion between Buddhist and
Hindu faith
Lunch will be on board the Deccan Odyssey as it continues on to the multifaceted city of Kolhapur.
The rest of the day is at leisure for you to relax and enjoy some of the activities available on board. Watch a movie, learn the rules of ‘carrom’, a popular
Indian board game, from a Deccan Odyssey team member or book yourself a relaxing massage in our spa on board.
In the evening watch the tapestry of rural India unfold as you sip a sun downer before dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board.
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 5 Wednesday : Kolhapur
Watch the hinterlands of Maharashtra sweep past as you relish breakfast. Enjoy time at leisure as the Deccan Odyssey rolls into Kolhapur, a city of many
hidden treasures, all waiting to be discovered!
After an early lunch on board you will disembark for a tour of the city.
Visit the New Palace Museum, a lovely basalt and sandstone octagonal Palace from the 19th century. Behold its beautiful architecture and memorabilia of
the Kolhapur rulers. Continue to the Town Hall Museum, a somber neo-Gothic building, its front porch flanked by towers with steeply pyramidal metal
roof
Explore the local markets for a pair of beautifully handcrafted Kolhapuri chappals that you can carry back with you as a souvenir, before you proceed to a
special venue for tea followed by Lavanya Sandhya, a vibrant folk performance.
You will then visit the 1300 year old Mahalakshmi temple, also called Shakti Pethas, or place associated with the Goddess Shakti, said to be the consort of
Lord Vishnu. Following your temple visit, witness a traditional martial arts performance called ‘Mardani Khel’ literally translated to mean masculine games.
After your sojourn into Kolhapur, you return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner as we depart for India’s most happening destination - Goa
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 6 Thursday : Goa
Today you arrive at Goa, India's smallest state, with strong Portuguese influences, having been a colony of Portugal till as late as 1961
After breakfast, you will disembark and drive to Fontainhas, the Latin Quarters in Panjim which still has some well preserved houses built in Portuguese
style architecture. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Walk around Fontainhas with its winding alleyways adorned by tiled-roofed houses in
spectacular shades of blue and red.
Continue to Ribandar, the erstwhile capital of Goa, for a walk through ancient churches and the ruins of the once lofty St. Augustine tower that continues
to valiantly withstand the vagaries of nature
Drive to the Sahakari spice plantation for a traditional Goan feast, a meal that has Hindu origins but is heavily influenced by 400 years of Portuguese rule
and pays ode to the fruits of the Arabian sea - shrimps, kingfish and mackerel washed down with some ‘feni’, a potent liquor made from cashew. After
lunch, enjoy a Goan folk performance and a tour of the plantation
Complete your day in Goa with a visit to an old Portuguese house and get another peek into Goan life
Return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner as it departs for Ratnagiri traversing through the Konkan, one of the most scenic railway routes in the country,
bound by the Arabian Sea on the West and Sahyadri hills on the East, a marvelous feat of engineering, that made it possible to tunnel the tracks through
the seemingly insurmountable hills.
Breakfast on board; Lunch at the spice plantation; High Tea at Palacio de deao; Dinner on board
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 7 Friday: Ratnagiri
The Deccan Odyssey brings you to Ratnagiri this morning - a veritable jewel on the Konkan coast. A land so blessed by sun and fertile alluvial valleys that
it is abundant with a bounty of cashew nuts, Alphonso mangoes, coconuts, bananas, jackfruits and rice.
Disembark after breakfast and head to the Ganpatiphule temple - called thus because of a legend about Lord Ganpati who took umbrage at a remark made
by a native lady, and moved to Pulé (Marathi for a few km ahead of the town) from his original abode of Gulé. Thus the region was named Ganpati-pulé.
The 400 yr old idol here is said to have sprung from the soil.
From here, make your way to beach to enjoy the lovely coastline that the region offers. Have a relaxed morning at the beach.
Make your way back to the Deccan Odyssey for lunch and to relax a while
Disembark once more and make your way to a mango and cashew plantation and watch the workers labour at producing the king of all fruits in India.
Walk around and soak in the goodness of nature.
Post the farm, take a walk through the town and exploring the ‘wadas’ or the local Maharashtrian neighborhood and the markets selling the lovely produce
of the region.
Head back to Ratnagiri station and board the Deccan Odyssey after a lovely relaxing day.
Enjoy dinner on board as the Deccan Odyssey makes its way back to Mumba
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Day 8 Saturday
Enquire NowDisembark in MumbaiEarly 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
Breakfast on board
Tariff
Cost per cabin for 2023-24 & 2024-25 Season
(Applicable till the month of May 2025.)
| CABIN TYPE | SINGLE OCCUPANCY | DOUBLE OCCUPANCY |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Cabin | US $ 8330 for 1 Person | US $ 11,900 for 2 Persons |
| Presidential Suite | US $ 17,850 for 1 Person | US $ 17,850 for 2 Persons |
Note:
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Schedule-Till 2025-26 Season of Deccan Odyssey TrainEnquire Now
| MONTH/JOURNEY | Maharashtra Splendour |
|---|---|
| From/To | Mumbai/Mumbai |
| Mar-25 | 22 |
| May-25 | 03 |
| Sep-25 | 06 |
| Sep-25 | 13 |
| Sep-25 | 20 |
| Nov-25 | 08 |
| Dec-25 | 13 |
| Jan-26 | 17 |
| Mar-26 | 21 |
| May-26 | 02 |
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 Enquire Now