7 Nights / 8 Days Maharashtra Wild Trail Luxury Train Journey


Route: Mumbai to Mumbai

Tour Details Tariff Schedule Terms & Conditions


Destinations Covered

  • · Ellora Caves – UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • · Aurangabad – Mughal Heritage & Himroo Weaving
  • · Pench Tiger Reserve – Jungle Safaris & Birdwatching
  • · Tadoba Tiger Reserve – Tiger Territory & Diverse Wildlife
  • · Ajanta Caves – Ancient Buddhist Art & Sculpture
  • · Nashik – Holy Ghats & Wine Capital of India

Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday – Depart Mumbai

  • Assemble at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus by 1600 hrs for traditional welcome and check-in
  • Board the Deccan Odyssey and settle into your cabin
  • Train departs for Aurangabad
  • Dinner on board

Day 2: Sunday – Ellora Caves & Daulatabad Fort

  • Early breakfast on board
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves: 34 rock-cut temples dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. (Dateable from 6th Century A.D.)
  • Return to train for lunch on board
  • Afternoon visit to the 12th-century Daulatabad Fort
  • Evening cultural program and dinner at a city hotel
  • Return to Deccan Odyssey for overnight stay at Aurangabad Station

Day 3: Monday – Aurangabad Sightseeing

  • Relaxed breakfast on board
  • Morining excursion to Bibi-ka-Maqbara – the “Taj of the Deccan”
  • Explore a Himroo weaving center – famed for its royal textiles
  • Return to train for lunch and depart for Ramtek
  • Leisure time onboard: spa, movie, games
  • Dinner on board

Day 4: Tuesday – Pench Tiger Reserve

  • Early morning drive (approx. 45 mins) to Pench Tiger Reserve
  • Morning safari: Spot tigers, deer, wild dogs, and over 280 bird species
  • Explore a Himroo weaving center – famed for its royal textiles
  • Afternoon jungle safari in Pench
  • Return to Deccan Odyssey at Ramtek for dinner on board
  • Train departs for Warora

Day 5: Wednesday – Tadoba Tiger Reserve

  • Early morning drive (approx. 1 hour) to Tadoba Tiger Reserve
  • Morning game safari in one of India’s top tiger reserves
  • Late breakfast at a wildlife lodge
  • Return to train at Warora Station for lunch on board
  • Train departs for Pachora
  • Leisure onboard activities
  • Dinner on board

Day 6: Thursday – Ajanta Caves

  • Breakfast on board
  • Excursion to Ajanta Caves (approx. 90 mins drive) – Buddhist murals & sculptures from 2nd Century BC
  • Drive back to Deccan Odyssey for lunch on board
  • Train departs for Nashik
  • Leisure activities on board
  • Dinner on board

Day 7: Friday – Nashik

  • Breakfast on board
  • Leisure walk along River Godavari Ghats – witness Hindu rituals
  • Explore vibrant local markets
  • Vineyard visit: see Chenin, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir grapes
  • Wine tasting session over lunch at the vineyard
  • Return to train and depart for Mumbai
  • Enjoy Indian cultural evening & dinner on board

Day 8: Saturday – Return to Mumbai Enquire Now

  • Early breakfast on board
  • Check-out by 0830 hrs at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
  • Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey team




Note: Train tour operator reserves the right to amend train tour program to suit local logistics.

Schedule

7 Till 2025-26 Season of Deccan Odyssey Train. Maharashtra Wild Trail Journey

MONTH/JOURNEY Maharashtra Wild Trail
From/To Mumbai/Mumbai
May-24 04 & 11
Oct-24 19
May-25 10 & 17
May-26 09
May-26 16

Tariff Special Offers

COST Per Cabin: 7 Nights Maharashtra Wild Trail Journey
Valid from Sept 2019 Onwards Departs

CABIN TYPE SINGLE OCCUPANCY (for one person) DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (for two persons)
Deluxe Cabin US $ 6,734 US $ 9,660
Presidential Suite US $ 14,584 US $ 14,584
Note: Add Taxes Extra, as applicable on date of journey


Deccan Odyssey Train – Maharashtra Wild Trail Schedule (Available till May 2027)

2025-26 Season

Month Departure Date
Nov-25 8
Mar-26 21
May-26 2

2026-27 Season

Month Departure Date
Oct-26 3
Jan-27 16
Mar-27 27
May-27 1


Terms & Conditions

  • Tourism Dept of Maharashtra State Govt is principal tour operator of Deccan Odyssey Train & both offboard/onboard services are outsourced to private travel agency (Coxs & Kings)
  • 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) onlyEnquire Now