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LUXURY TRAINS
DECCAN ODYSSEY
 Welcome
to the mesmerizing Maharashtra experience aboard the luxurious DECCAN
ODYSSEY. The Deccan Odyssey promises to take tourists on a journey
through a kaleidoscope land of fantastic and diverse images, offering
an unforgettable experience. From pristine beaches, to defiant forts,
from stories and Gods carved in black monolithic rock, to opulent
palaces dedicated to kings, from north to south and one century
to another, this luxury train offers to take its passengers on a
journey through the kingdom of the Marathas. A joint effort of Maharashtra
Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), the ministry for railways
and state ministry for tourism, Deccan Odyssey built at the cost
of Rs 32 crore is positioned against the great luxury trains of
the world, like the Orient Express or the Royal Scotsman. Deccan
Odyssey will be the world’s eighth and the country’s third
luxury train after Rajasthan’s Palace on Wheels and Royal Orient
of Gujarat.- Maharashtra.
THE SALOONS
The Deccan Odyssey has 21 coaches out of which 11 are passenger
cars with 4 coups each. There are 2 Presidential Suite Cars with
2 coupes each car. The train also has a conference car (can be redesigned
as dance floor in the night) and two restaurant cars. There is also
a lounge/bar car and one surprising addition is a Spa Car. Apart
from the above there are generator cars with luggage store, channel
music, intercom, CD/MP3 player, attached toilets, running hot and
cold water, staff car or spare car, wall to wall carpeting and other
amenities.
ON BOARD FACILITIES
Conference Room with capacity to host 50 guests with facility for
satellite communication, Internet, computer with printer and fax,
and telephone exchange
Library
Bar
Channel Music
Ayurvedic Massage Centre
Steam Bath
Gymnasium
Beauty Parlour
Business Centre
Special Suite for Physically challenged
Fully loaded mini pantry in each coach
Telephone in each saloon
Television in each coach
Plasma TV in Lounge Car
PA System/ 6 Channel Music System
Lounge in each passenger car
DEPARTURE DATES:
The Deccan Odyssey Tour starts on every Wednesday of the week* from
Mumbai.
* Months of Operation
(October till April next year)
Table of dates like Rajasthan site.
(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 and September).
Tariff in USD:
January 2004 to March 2004 and October 2004 to March 2005.
Single occupancy US$ 485
Double occupancy US$ 350
Triple occupancy US$ 285
Presidential Suite US$ 700
April 2004 and April 2005
Single occupancy US$ 395
Double occupancy US$ 295
Triple occupancy US$ 240
Presidential Suite US$ 550
(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
Subject to change without notice.
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.
Note: 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New
Year.
Passenger reservations/cancellation on the Deccan Odyssey may be
done as per the following terms and conditions:
BOOKING
25% of ticket value at the time of booking
75% of ticket value 45 days before departure of the tour
CANCELLATION
Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to The Luxury
Trains.
10% of the Ticket Value if the request is received before 60 days.
25% of Ticket Value if cancellation is received within a period
of 45-59 days from schedule date of departure.
40% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within
the period of 24-44 days from schedule date of departure.
60% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within
the period of 8-23 days from schedule date of departure.
100% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within
the period of 7 days or before the schedule date of departure.
Other Info
CLIMATE
Varies from 8 o C to 30o C between September to March and in April
it is around 35 o C.
CLOTHING RECOMMENDED
Light tropical/light woolens.
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.
ITINARARY
DECCAN ODYSSEY
Day 01 Wednesday:
Board the train in the evening at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus,
undoubtedly one of the famous Gothic buildings and an integral part
of Mumbai's skyline. Wine and dine in the luxurious comforts of
this train and whistle off on your royal voyage.
Day 02 Thursday:
Morning- Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station.
Reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by 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
Ranagar Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazar.
Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station.
Day 03 Friday:
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 Kalse
Jetty followed by visit to Sawantwadi town by bus to witness fabulous
lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the “ Shilpagrama”
in the town. Late in the evening board the train at Sawantwadi railway
station.
Day 04 Saturday:
Morning arrival at Karmali- Goa.
The most frequented tourist spots 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 Church of Assissi, that began as a mosque but now is an archaeological
museum for Goa 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.
Day 05 Sunday:
Morning - Arrival at Pune, the Erstwhile Capital of Maharastra.
Board the bus to visit: Mahatma Phule Mandai, the old central market.
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum houses variety of artifacts of the 17th,
18th & 19th Centuries. The Osho International Commune is of
the biggest centre for mediation and spiritual growth.
Lunch & free time at Hotel Le Meridian. The Tribal Museum having
collection of 2000 rare and precious articles related to tribal
life. Witness Sound and Light Show at Shaniwarwada. Late in the
evening board the train from Pune railway station.
Day 06 Monday:
Morning arrival at Aurangabad station.
Proceed by road to witness: Historical fort Daulatabad. Ellora caves,
a World Heritage site. Lunch and Cultural programme at Hotel Taj.
After lunch visit to: Shivaji Museum, Aurangabad Caves, Bibi-ka-maqbara.
Free time for shopping Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms.
Late in the evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station.
Day 07 Tuesday:
Morning - Arrival at Jalgaon railway station.
Board the bus to reach Fardapur resort. After break fast proceed
to visit renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta a World Heritage Site
to witness some of the finest paintings and sculptures of the second
century A.D.
At noon board the train at Bhusalwal railway station. Proceed to
Nashik. Lunch on-board. Arrival at Nashik railway station. Departure
to visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Wine and dine at
the winery yard. Late in the night board the train at Nashik railway
station.
Day 08 Wednesday:
Morning- Arrival at CST- Mumbai.
JOURNEY ENDS
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