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| Deccan Odyssey - Schedule & Tariff : |
Travel across the heart of India, through the land of the brave Marathas, on a Deccan Odyssey. Journey back in time and relive the luxury of a regal age on the royal luxury train - the Deccan Odyssey, in India. As the whistle of the Deccan Odyssey luxury train blows and its wheels roll along the track, you're set to start on an exciting luxury train journey, on a Deccan Odyssey India Tour.
Travel to beautiful beaches in Goa and Maharashtra, see the grand forts and palaces of the Marathas and the Osho Ashram in Pune on your Deccan Odyssey. Travel on a journey through beautiful scenery and heritage destinations, as you tour the historic sites of Ajanta, Ellora and Aurangabad. Your luxury train ride brings you back to the modern city of Mumbai, at the end of your magical Deccan Odyssey luxury train ride. See the cultural riches of the Deccan, on an unforgettable Deccan odyssey in India.
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| Deccn Odyssey Tour Details : |
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| Day 2 : Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri |
| Day 3 : Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi |
| Day 4 : Goa |
| Day 5 : Kolhapur, Pune |
| Day 6 : Aurangabad |
| Day 7 : Ajanta & Nashik |
| Day 8 : Mumbai |
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| Day1 - Wednesday - Mumbai |
| Departure in the evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai... |
| Itinerary Time |
| Departure from C.S.T ( Mumbai) : 16:40 hrs. |
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| Day2 - Thursday - Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratangiri |
| Morning - Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station. Reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by AC bus for Back Water Cruise up to historical fort Jaigad . Board the bus to explore finest beach along the Konkan coast. Free time & lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort. Noon board the bus for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town. Visit to Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanaya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazar . Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station. |
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| Day3 - Friday- Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi |
| Morning-Arrival at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station. Departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg Sea Fort From Jetty proceed to Tarkarli beach resort for lunch & free time. After lunch Back Water Cruise through the Tarkarli creek up to Kale Jetty followed by visit to Sawantwadi town by bus to witness fabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the " Shiipagrama " in the town. Late in the evening board the train at Sawantwadi railway station. |
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| Day4 - Saturday - Goa |
| Morning arrival at Karmali - Goa . The most frequented tourist spot in India . Board the bus to reach Old Goa to witness. Basilica De Born Jesus, Se Cathedral, Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi , that began as a mosque but new is an archaeological museum for Goan antiques. Proceed to Panjim by bus. Free time for short walk in city and bazaar followed by lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort. After lunch visit to Dona Paula & 250 years old House. Late in the evening board the train from Madgaon railway station. |
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| Day5 - Sunday- Pune |
| Morning - Arrival at Pune , the Erstwhile Capital of Maharashtra . Board the bus to visit; Maharashtra Phule Mandai , the old central market. Raja Dinkar Kalkar Museum houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries. Sir David Sasoon Synagogues built in 1867. The Osho International Commune is on of the biggest centre for mediation and spiritual growth. Lunch & free time at Hotel Le Meridian. The Tribal Musuem having collection of 2000 rare and precious articles related to tribal life. Aga Khan Palace , a place where Mahatma Gandhi was incarcerated during freedom struggle presently converted in to a Museum dedicated to Gandhi family. Witness Sound and Light show at Shaniwarwada . Late in the evening board the train from Pune railway station. |
| Day6 - Monday - Aurangabad |
| Morning arrival at Aurangabad station. Proceed by road to witness. Historical fort Daulatabad , Ellora caves, a world Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religion - Hinduism, Buddhism & Jaisism . Lunch & Cultural programme at Hote Taj . After lunch visit to; Shivaji Museum with weapons & antique from the great Maratha Empire. Aurangabad Caves No. 7 & 8, Bibi-ka-Maqbara , a replica of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul architecture. Free time for shopping Paithani , Himroo , Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect memorabilia. Late in the evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station. |
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| Day7 - Tuesday - Ajanta & Nashik |
| Morning arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to rech Fardapur resort. After break fast proceed to visit renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanata a World Heritage Site to witness some of the finest paintings and sculptures of the second century AD. At noon board the train at Bhusawal railway station. Proceed to Nashik . Lunch-on-board. Arrival at Nashik railway station. Departure to visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Wine & dine at the winery yard. Late in the evening board the train at Nashik railway station. |
| Day8 - Wednesday - Mumbai |
| Experience the finest and the best of train journeys of the world. The Deccan Odyssey is much more than a mere luxury train cruise. It's a 'classical odyssey' of time beyond the realms of the present. Welcome aboard!
The Deccan Odyssey Tour starts on every Wednesday of the week * from Mumbai. Months of Operation : (October till April next year) (As this palatial train requires a lot of renovation and maintenance. The Train thus does not operate in the months of May, June, July, August & September.) |
| Deccan Odyssey Tariff |
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| Occupancy Type |
April 2006 & Sept 2006
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person) |
| Single occupancy |
US$ 395 |
US$ 2765 |
| Double occupancy |
US$ 350 |
US$ 2065 |
| Triple occupancy |
US$ 240 |
US$ 1680 |
| Presidential Suite |
| Single occupancy |
US$ 750 |
US$ 5250 |
| Double occupancy |
US$ 550 |
US$ 3850 |
| Occupancy Type |
Oct 2006 to March 2007
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person) |
| Single occupancy |
US$ 485 |
US$ 3395 |
| Double occupancy |
US$ 350 |
US$ 2450 |
| Triple occupancy |
US$ 285 |
US$ 1995 |
| Presidential Suite |
| Single occupancy |
US$ 950 |
US$ 6650 |
| Double occupancy |
US$ 700 |
US$ 4900 |
| Occupancy Type |
April 2007 & Sept 2007
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person) |
| Single occupancy |
US$ 395 |
US$ 2765 |
| Double occupancy |
US$ 295 |
US$ 2065 |
| Triple occupancy |
US$ 240 |
US$ 1680 |
| Presidential Suite |
| Single occupancy |
US$ 750 |
US$ 5250 |
| Double occupancy |
US$ 550 |
US$ 3850 |
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| Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years |
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Any leg of minimum of 3 nights subject to availability will be given at the above-mentioned rates. Thus Mumbai-Goa and Goa-Mumbai sector will be sold as available segments to clients.
If however, the client undertakes the day programme at Goa & Mumbai, an extra $ 100 USD per person will be charged.
Indian passengers can pay in equivalent Rupee amount against US$ at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment.
Tariff is inclusive of travel/catering/conducted sight-seeing/ entrance fee at Monuments/Parks/Palaces/Cultural Programmes/ Boat Ride. The guest has to pay for video cameras, liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature.
Please note that owing to the global popularity of The Deccan Odyssey, it is always advisable to book your space well in advance to avoid any availability problem ahead.
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New Year.
Tariff Subject to change without notice.
Passenger reservations/cancellation on the Deccan Odyssey may be done as per the following terms and conditions :
CANCELLATION Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to The Luxury Trains. On cancellation, refund will be made. Certain amount of the ticket value will be deducted as follows.
5% of the Ticket Value if the cancellation request is received before 60 days from the scheduled date of departure.
20% of Ticket Value if cancellation request is received within a period of 30-59 days from the scheduled date of departure.
50% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within the period of 15-29 days from the scheduled date of departure.
100% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within the period of 14 days or before the scheduled date of departure.
No refund or adjustment will be made in the event of interruption of journey by a tourist on his own after the commencement of the tour.
Other Info:
CLIMATE
Varies from 8oC to 30oC between September to March and in April it is from 26oC to 35o C.
CLOTHING RECOMMENDED
Light tropical/light woollens.
OTHER FACILITIES
Doctor on call at the next station. Money exchange facility/credit cards. Adequate safety and security arrangements. Complimentary mineral water on board/in the coach during sightseeing/ and at hotels. Assistance for travel arrangements on completion of the tour. Voltage available on the train 110/230 V. Booking can be made through agent/on Internet.
MEALS
The two restaurant cars, serve a range of Indian, Continental, Maharashtrian,
Goa and Chinese cuisines. Menus are changed seasonally.
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