Accommodation Category: Luxury
While the Ranthambore National Park thrills you, the Taj Mahal will soothe your senses. On the one hand, the streets of Udaipur and Jaipur will fill your sight with hues, and on the other, the rusty, rugged landscape of Ellora Caves will prick your collarbone and slowly land you on the land of history. But that is just a glimpse of all the Indian Odyssey holds. Deccan Odyssey, with its luxurious amenities and gracious services, is reminiscent of the lifestyle lived by the maharajas in the erstwhile era.
Bout India services start from Delhi.
Guests gather at the railway station at 17:45 hours and complete the formalities related to check-in and reservations.
A traditional welcome with a welcome drink is arranged for the guests, and they are then taken to their respective cabins. As guests relax, the train leaves for the next destination, Sawai Madhopur. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
(Departure at 18:00)
The train reaches Sawai Madhopur, which is mainly popular for Ranthambore National Park. Have your breakfast and set out for the game drive. Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most popular national parks in North India.
The park is also a tiger reserve. Other than tigers, you can spot nilgai antelopes, chinkara gazelles, sambhar deer, chital, leopard, crocodile, jungle fowl, quails, partridges, crested serpent eagle, flycatchers, and woodpeckers, among others.
Return to the train for lunch and relax for a while. Later, proceed for a village tour and interact with locals. After this, it is time for high tea at the Sawai Madhopur Lodge, which served as a royal hunting ground for the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur.
Return to the train as it leaves for Agra. Overnight stay and dinner onboard.
(Departure at 19:30)
On the third day of the tour, your luxury train reaches the City of Taj, Agra. Have your breakfast onboard and proceed to visit the Taj Mahal. This white-marble mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife.
Today, it stands as a testimony of true love and magnificent architecture. Lunch is arranged in a city hotel, after which you visit Itmad-ud-Daulah (Also known as Baby Taj).
This tomb belongs to Ghiyas Beg and was commissioned by his daughter Nur Jahan, years before the Taj Mahal. Afterwards, explore the popular Agra Fort. Later, you can shop in the local markets or opt for massages in a spa. Return to the comforts of the luxury train and stay overnight.
(Departure at 20:30)
Welcome to the Pink City today, the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Once you have your breakfast, leave for Amer Fort. This is a star attraction of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with other Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
The fort was built in the 17th century by Maharaja Mansingh, but its grace and charm don't seem to have faded. While on the way to Amer Fort, you can stop at other attractions of Jaipur, such as Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
Hawa Mahal is an iconic spot, with intricately placed windows that look like a honeycomb. Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses the world's largest stone sundial. Lunch is to be arranged in a city hotel.
After lunch, you can either indulge in a spa session in a city hotel or take a stroll in the colourful markets of Jaipur, which are stocked with handicrafts, paintings, bangles, lehenga cholis and other knick-knacks.
Return to the comforts of your luxury train, have dinner and stay overnight as it leaves for the next destination- Udaipur.
(Departure at 20:00)
The train arrives in the City of Lakes, Udaipur, on the fifth day of your tour. Owing to the spectacular backgrounds of the Aravali Range and scintillating lakes, Udaipur is also known as the Venice of the East. Breakfast is served onboard.
The first site of the day is City Palace, the largest complex in Rajasthan, with a beautiful Crystal Gallery in it. Then, take a ferry on Lake Pichola in order to reach Jagmandir Palace. This is where lunch is to be served, accompanied by the taps of Tabla and the rhythm of Jal Tarang.
The palace dates back to the 17th century and looks out over a brilliant view of the Aravallis. Return to Deccan Odyssey and relax for some time. After this, take a heritage-walk through the Old City of Udaipur. Board the train yet again in the evening.
Dinner is served onboard as the train leaves for Vadodara. Overnight stay onboard.
(Departure at 19:30)
As you reach the Capital of the Gaekwads, Vadodara, have your breakfast and disembark to visit the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site). This is the only unchanged and complete Islamic city in India that belongs to the pre-Mughal era.
In one of its attractions (Jami Masjid), a blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture is seen. Drive back to the train and savour a leisurely lunch. Later, visit Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, which in the erstwhile era served as an educational institute for the children of royal households.
Today, however, it has turned into a treasure for an art aficionado. Enjoy high tea at the Laxmi Vilas Palace, the royal residence even today. The palace was built in 1890 and is four times the size of Buckingham Palace.
There is also a collection of old armoury and sculptures made of marble, terracotta and bronze. Treat your taste buds with local delicacies and your eyes with the cultural show.
Return on board as the dinner gets served and the train chugs off for Aurangabad. Overnight stay onboard.
(Departure at 20:00)
On the seventh day of the tour, you reach Aurangabad, the Mughal city named after its Great Emperor Aurangzeb. The morning is to be spent at leisure, so you can enjoy an unhurried breakfast session.
The train arrives in Aurangabad as the lunch gets served. Take a scenic drive to Ellora Caves (UNESCO World Heritage Site). This consists of 30 rock-cut shrines that represent Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain forms of art, dating back to a time between the 4th and 5th centuries AD.
Return to the comforts of the luxury train once you are done exploring Ellora Caves. Overnight stay onboard.
(Departure at 19:00)
The Deccan Odyssey reaches the final leg of its tour, the Indian Odyssey, on the eighth day. The train stations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station in Mumbai. After having breakfast onboard, guests disembark and bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey.
Bout India services will end at Mumbai.
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October, 2025 |
04 |
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November, 2025 |
01 (sold out) |
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December, 2025 |
06 |
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January, 2026 |
10 |
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March, 2026 |
14 |
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November, 2026 |
07 |
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December, 2026 |
12 |
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January, 2027 |
09 |
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March 2027 |
13 |
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April 2027 |
24 |
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