After the success of Palace on Wheels
train tour in North India,an attempt was made to popularise the hidden gems
of Konkan Coast & the Deccan Plateau, by launch of 7 nights Deccan
Odyssey luxury train tour in Jan 2005.
After tasting limited success,now the train is operating on three different
train tour circuits
(a) 7 Nights Deccan Odyssey train tour from Mumbai/Mumbai covering Konkan
Coast & the Deccan Plateau
(b) 7 Nights Indian Maharaja Deccan Odyssey train tour from Mumbai/New
Delhi covering Deccan Plateau & Rajasthan
(c) 7 Nights Indian Maharaja Deccan Odyssey train tour from New
Delhi/Mumbai covering Rajasthan & the Deccan Plateau
The Deccan Odyssey train tour is a joint collaboration between Ministry of
Railways & Govt of Maharashtra & onboard services are handled by Taj
Group of Hotels
Departing on limited Wednesday afternoon from Mumbai, the 7 Nights/8 days
Deccan Odyssey train covers Sea Fort of Sindhudurg & Tarkali beach
(Thurs); Churches of Old Goa & it's Golden beaches (Fri & Sat);
former royal town of Kolhapur (Sun); Daulatabad fort, Ellora Caves &
Aurangabad (Mon); Ajanta Caves & Nasik temples (Tue);
before returning back to Mumbai,next Wednesday morning
8 Days/7 Nights Deccan Odyssey Train Tour Program Ex Mumbai
Day 1: Wed : MUMBAI Depart
Report by 3.00 p.m. at CST Railway Terminus at Fort Area, Mumbai
Proceed for check-in formalities & train departs by 430 p.m.
Dinner on board
Day 2: Thurs : SEA FORT & BEACHES
Train arrives at Sindhudurg Railway Station by 0730 a.m.
After breakfast on board ,by 8 a.m. proceed by A/C bus to Malvan boat jetty
& visit 18th Century built Sea Fort of Sindhudurg by boat
Later drive to virgin beach of Tarkarli for Lunch & time at leisure.
Evening excursion to Cashew nut Factory in Dharampur Village.
By 615 p.m. return to Deccan Odyssey train at Kudal Railway Station
Train departs by 630 p.m. & Dinner On board
Day 3: Fri: GOA
Train arrives in Karmali Railway Station by 7.30 a.m.
After breakfast on board ,proceed by 8 a.m. for excursion to UNESCO World
Heritage Site of late 16th century built Portuguese Churches
Return by 1245 hrs to Deccan Odyssey train at Verna Railway Station
On board lunch & time at leisure
By 415 p.m. depart for beach side resort to enjoy cultural program &
dinner
By 915 p.m return to Deccan Odyssey Train stationed at Verna Railway
Station
At Night -train stationary at Verna Railway Station(Goa)
Day
4: Sat: GOA
After breakfast board,by 930 a.m proceed for excursion to Mangeshi Hindu
Temple,Spice Plantation in Ponda
Traditional Goan style lunch in plantation farm house
Proceed to Chandoli village & visit 16th century built Menezes Braganza
House
By 630 p.m. reach Madgaon Railway Station & board Deccan Odyssey
Train departs by 7 p.m. & Dinner on board
Day 5: Sun: KOLHAPUR Town
Train arrives at Kolhapur Railway Station by 730 a.m.
After on board breakfast,proceed by A/C buses from 08 a.m. to 1230 Noon to
visit Kolhapur Town
Places visited include- 19th century built Shalini Palace,Museum,Mahalaxmi
Hindu Temple
Enjoy traditional martial art & cultural program,followed by visit to
handicrafts stalls
Return to Kolhapur Station by 1230 Noon & train departs by 1245 hrs
Lunch on board & rest of day at leisure.
Evening 730 p.m. technical stop at Pune Railway station for 15 minutes
Dinner on board
Day
6: Mon: ELLORA CAVES & AURANGABAD
Train arrives at Daualatabad Railway station by 0645 a.m.
After onboard breakfast,board A/C buses by 0745 a.m. & proceed for
excursion to 14th century built Daulatabad Hill Fort
Later visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ellora Cave Temple complex,carved
out of hill face between 8th to 12th Century A.D.
Return to Aurangabad town for lunch in 5 star Hotel
Afternoon visit early 18th century built Bibi Ka Maqbara & time free
for shopping.
Return to railway station by 530 p.m. & Dinner on board
Train departs by 10 p.m.
Day 7: Tue: AJANTA CAVES & NASIK
Train reaches Bhusawal railway station by 7 a.m.
After Early breakfast on board,proceed at 730 a.m. by A/C buses for
excursion to UNESCO World Heritage site of Buddhist Cave temple complex,some
dating back to 2nd century B.C.Later drive back to Jalgoan Railway station
to board Deccan Odyssey by 1245 noon & train departs by 1.15 p.m.
Reach Nasik Railway Station by 5 p.m.& visit ancient Hindu temples
located on Holy River Godavari
Return by 730 p.m. to train stationed at Deolali Railway Station
Dinner on board & train departs by 1030 p.m.
Day 8: Wed : Return To MUMBAI
Train reaches CST Railway Station,Mumbai by 730 a.m.
Check-out after early breakfast before 815 a.m.
Important
Train Manager reserves the right to amend tour program to suit local
logistics
The
Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train Tour is a joint venture between Indian Railways
& Maharashtra tourism & there are strict cancellation rules.
