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The Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train Tour

Full Tour : 7 Nights/8 Days Ex.Mumbai(Bombay)
Note : You may book minimum part 3 Nights journey also viz .Mumbai/Goa etc
If you have already experienced the Rajasthan Palace On Wheels Train Tour, we strongly reccommend travel on this Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train Tour-introduced as recently as 2004; covering the Sea Forts on Indian Western Coast,Golden Beach of Goa & World Heritage Caves of Ajanta Ellora.
This Luxury Train Departs weekly from Mumbai,every Wednesday (from October to April only)
The Deccan Odyssey Train is a joint venture of Indian Railways & Maharashtra Tourism ;& onboard services are managed by staff of famous 5 Star Indian Hotel Chain-Taj Group of Hotels.

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Day 01 : WED: MUMBAI depart:
By 1530 hrs reach VT Railway Station, Fort Area, Mumbai (now renamed World Heritage Site of Chatrapati Shivaji Rail Terminus) & report at Platform No 8/9 for check-in formalities of Deccan Odyssey Train Tour.
1630 hrs: Depart from Mumbai
2000 hrs: Dinner on board

Day 02 : THURS:GANPATIPHULE BEACH :
After early onboard breakfast proceed for visit to Ratnagiri town & memorial dedicated to famous Indian freedom-fighter & educationist Bal Gangadhar Tilak who coined the slogan "Freedom is my birthright"
Later drive to Ganpatiphule beach for rest & enjoy outdoors beach-side lunch.
Option to visit nearby located ancient sea-side temple dedicated to Hindu Elephant God-Lord Ganesha.
Afternoon enjoy backwaters boat cruise & cultural program through Western Ghats in Large Fishing Vessel.
Evening board back the Luxury Train & depart.
Dinner on board.

Day 03 : FRI : SINDHUDURG, TARKARLI, SAWANTWADI :
After early onboard breakfast drive to Malvan Jetty & visit 17th century Sindhudurg Sea Fort built by famous warrior king Shivaji Maharaj.
Later drive to virgin Tarkarli Beach to relax & enjoy outdoors lunch.
Afternoon enjoy backwater cruise to Walaval jetty in small motorboats.
Evening drive to Sawantwadi Shilpgram & experience the worksmanship of local artisans & handscraftmen followed by Cooking demonstration of regional delicacies & brief Cultural program.
By 1900 hrs Board The Deccan Odyssey at Sawantwadi Ralway Station & depart for Goa.
Dinner on board.

Interior of Deccan Odyssey Train

Day 04 : SAT : GOA :
0730 Hrs: Arrive at Karmali Railway Station
After early breakfast proceed for visit to World Heritage Site of 16th century Portugese Old Goa churches.
Later drive to Latin quaters of Panjim town & time free for shopping.
1330 hrs: Enjoy lunch in Taj Exotica Luxury Beach Resort,located in South Goa & time free to enjoy adventure beach activities.
1530 hrs: Depart from Goa Resort Hotel to reach Madgoan Railway Station & board Deccan Odyssey Train.
1645 hrs: Depart for Kolhapur.
Dinner on board.

Day 05 : SUN morning : KOLHAPUR
After onboard breakfast, proceed to visit Former Palaces of Maharaja of Kolhapur(now converted into museums); & famous hindu temples of Mahalaxmi (Goddess of wealth) and Mata Bhavani (Goddess of Power).
Also visit handicrafts stalls & enjoy cultural show.
1145 hrs: Return to Kolhapur Station & depart for Pune.
Lunch on board.
SUN Evening : PUNE :
1930 hrs: Arrive at Pune Railway Station & visit to Raja Kelkar cultural museum.
2115 Hrs: Return to Pune Railway Station & depart.
Late Dinner on board.

Facilities - Deccan Odyssey Train

Day 06 : MON : AURANGABAD & ELLORA Caves :
After onboard breakfast drive from Aurangabad Station to 14th century Daulatabad Hill Fort. (literally - city of fortune).
Later enjoy excursion to World Heritage site of 9th to 12th century built Ellora Cave temples with murals of Buddhist,Hindu & Jain Gods.
Lunch - Aurangabad Taj Hotel with classical Indian performance.
Afternoon visit late 17th century built Bibi-ka-Makbara ,the so called "poor man's Taj Mahal" & time free for shopping.
1715 hrs: Drive back to Aurangabad Railway Station & depart for Jalgoan.
Dinner on board.

Day 07 : TUE Morning : AJANTA Caves :
After early breakfast depart from Jalgoan Railway Station for return excursion to World Heritage Site of Ajanta Buddhist Cave frescoes dating back to 2nd century BC.
1245 Hrs: Return to Jalgaon Station & depart for Nasik.
Lunch on board.
TUE Evening : NASIK :
1700 Hrs: Arrive at Nasik Railway Station & proceed for sightseeing tour of 18th century Hindu temple town & enjoy sunset oil-lamp ceremony on banks of Holy Narmada river(revered as Ganges of the South by Hindus)
2030 Hrs: Return to Nasik Railway Station & depart for Mumbai
Late dinner on board.

Day 08 : WED : MUMBAI Return :
The Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train tours arrives back at CST Mumbai Station by 0730 hrs & you have option to check-out by 0800 hrs after early breakfast. Tour ends

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Deccan Odyssey Train Tour Departures-Ex. Mumbai FOR 2008-09 Season
JANUARY' 08	02, 09, 16, 23, 30
FEBURARY' 08	06, 13, 20, 27
MARCH' 08	05, 12, 19, 26
APRIL' 08	02, 09, 16, 23, 30
MAY' 08 to SEPTEMBER' 08	No Service due to Monsoon weather
OCTOBER' 08	01, 08, 15, 22, 29
NOVEMBER' 08	05, 12, 19, 26
DECEMBER' 08	03, 10, 17, 24, 31
JANUARY' 09	07, 14, 21, 28
FEBURARY' 09	04, 11, 18, 25
MARCH' 09	04, 11, 18, 25
APRIL' 09	01, 08, 15, 22, 29

Cost Per Person Per Day(Rates Valid till April,2008)
	FROM Oct to March*	In April
DELUXE CABIN
On Triple Sharing	US$ 285	US$ 240
On Twin Sharing	US$ 350	US$ 295
On Single Occupancy	US$ 485	US$ 395
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
On Triple Sharing	US$ 562	US$ 447
On Twin Sharing	US$ 700	US$ 550
On Single Occupancy	US$ 950	US$ 750
+Govt Service Tax Extra as applicable *10% Holiday Surcharge Extra for Xmas eve & New Year Eve departs. " Rates for 2008/09 Season expected to increase by 15% appx."

COST INCLUDES:
Stay in private A/C cabin with attached toilets;Daily 3 Meals;Excursion costs & sightseeing with English Speaking Guides,Bottled drinking water;Entrance fee at monuments;Backwater boat cruise on Konkan coast.

EXTRA COSTS:
Hard & soft drinks on consumption;Laundry service ;Use of Business Centre facility;Massage & spa treatment;Video Camera fee at monuments ;Gratuity & tips;Porterage;Travel Insurance.

NOTE:
» Children <12 years charged 50% of Adult rate
» Children below 5 yrs complimentary without bed
» Discounted rates in April,due to humid weather conditions
» Deccan Odyssey Train tour is a 7 Night journey Ex. Mumbai ;& you have option to book MINIMUM part 3 night journey also viz.Mumbai/Goa etc.

The Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train Tour is a joint venture between Indian Railways & Maharashtra tourism & there are strict cancellation rules.
The Onboard management of Deccan Odyssey Train reserves the right to amend/curtail any part of published tour due to logistics reasons or in interest of passenger safety,at short notice without any liability.
Disputes,if any, are subject to jursidiction of New Delhi (INDIA) courts only.

Booking Procedure
(1) Bookings will be accepted against receipt of Names & Nationality of all passengers
(2) We require minimum 20% advance payment to hold booking on definite basis.
(3) Full payment must reach us atleast 35 days before tour date.
(4) You may book Minimum Three Nights part journey etc. OR Full 7 Nights tour.

Mode of Payment
(a) You can authorise us payment online by VISA/ MASTERCARD/ American Express Credit Card
OR
(b) Electronic money transfer to our bank
OR
(c) Any other method mutually agreeable

Cancellation Rules & Charges
1. Any amendments in tour dates are treated as cancellation requests.
2. Deccan Odyssey Train Tour bookings are Non-endorsable.
3. Action on cancellation will only be proceeded on receipt of written request.
4. MINIMUM 5% of Tour cost will be charged ,if cancellation request received more than 65 days in advance.
5. MINIMUM 20% of Tour cost will be charged ,if cancellation request received more than 35 days in advance
6. MINIMUM 50% of Tour cost will be charged , if cancellation request received more than 16 in advance
7. 100% of Tour cost will be charged ,if cancellation request less than 16 days in advance