The Deccan Odyssey is the air-conditioned Luxury Train that operates in the State of Maharashtra. Travel through time and trace the history of the kingdom of the Marathas - Maharashtra. The route covers the world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora, the handicraft village of Shilpa Gram, the Sula Winery at Nashik, the bustling cities of Mumbai and Pune, and much more. Savour the cuisines, worship at the shrines, or just relax and observe the natural beauty around you.
Maharashtra has, during five thousand years, seen various dynasties rule over the Deccan Plateau: Rashtrakutas, Vakatakas, Satvahanas, Shilaharas, Chalukyas, Yadavas, Marathas, Portuguese and British.
All these dynasties have left their mark in monuments, heritage sites, wadas, palaces, churches, temples, synagogues and mosques.
Maharashtra has many wild life sanctuaries, four National Parks, numerous religious sites, places of scenic beauty, scores of beaches, thousands of forts and a unique culture depicted in folk arts, colourful festivals, cuisine and handicraft.
The Deccan Odyssey provides a glimpse of all this in seven days, a display of Maharashtra, known as 'the Great State'.
The Deccan Odyssey has 21 carriages, of which 13 are passenger cars accommodating 8 passengers per carriage.
There are 11 carriages with 4 coupés per carriage and 2 Presidential Suite carriages with 2 coupés per carriages. The train has a total capacity of just 80 guests.
There are also 2 dining cars for single-sitting dining, the Spa Car, the Conference Car and the Bar Car.
Administration carriages include 2 generator / baggage cars, a staff carriage and a spare carriage.
The Deccan Odyssey has on-board facilities such as TV, central CD player, cell/mobile phones, foreign exchange facilities, etc.
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 Peshwa Restaurant |
 Twin Bed Deluxe Cabin |
 Presidential Suite - Catherine Stukhard |
 Samvad - Conference Car  Beauty Parlour |
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The itinerary is a seven-night round trip starting every Wednesday during the touring season from Mumbai.
The tour is broadly as follows:
- Day 1 - Mumbai
- Day 2 - Ratnagiri-Ganapatipule-Jaigad.
- Day 3 - Sindhudurg-Tarkarli-Sawantwadi.
- Day 4 - Goa.
- Day 5 - Kolhapur- New Palace, Museum, Bhavani Mandap Mahalaxmi
Temple - Shalini Palace. Pune-Raja Kelkar Museum. - Day 6 - Aurangabad-Daulatabad-Ellora Caves-Bibi-ka-Maqbara.
- Day 7 - Jalgaon Ajanta Caves-Nasik-Panchawati Ghat.
- Day 8 - Mumbai.
October 2007 to March 2008
US$ 485 per person per night for single person occupancy
US$ 350 per person per night for double occupancy
US$ 285 per person per night for triple occupancy
US$ 700 per person per night for Presidential Suite
April 2008
US$ 395 per person per night for single person occupancy
US$ 295 per person per night for double occupancy
US$ 240 per person per night for triple occupancy
US$ 550 per person per night for Presidential Suite
Excludes alcoholic beverages & gratuities
Children between 5 and 12 years charged at 50% of adult fare.
(Applicable to both the above packages)
10% holiday surcharge on 19th & 26th December departures.
Discounted rates on application for all April departures.