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One of the leading luxury trains, Deccan Odyssey, is all set to take you on an 8-day royal journey through the most beautiful destinations of India. The itinerary includes a visit to the Wine capital of India- Nashik, colourful Kolhapur, India’s party capital- Goa and Aurangabad, known for housing UNESCO World Heritage Sites Ajanta & Ellora Caves and the holy city of Ratnagiri. Get ready to travel through the most colourful side of India in a royal passage. Welcome to the Deccan Odyssey.

Highlights

  • Observe Hindu rituals at Godavari Ghat.
  • Take a tour of one of the finest Indian wine-producing vineyards, Grover Zampa Vineyards, Nashik.
  • Visit Ajanta and Ellora Caves, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Explore Kolhapur's history with a visit to the New Palace Museum.
  • Seek blessings at the Mahalakshmi temple.
  • Savour a traditional Goan feast.
  • Enjoy a stroll on the beautiful Konkan coast- Ratnagiri.
Itinerary
Arrival - Mumbai

Bout India services start from Mumbai.

Day 1 - Mumbai

Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey. Assemble at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus at around 16:40 hours to complete the registration process and check-in formalities for the Maharashtra Splendour journey. Enjoy a traditional welcome and later savour a refreshing welcome drink.

After completing all the formalities, settle in as the Deccan Odyssey leaves from Mumbai to Nashik . Enjoy dinner onboard and stay overnight.

Day 2 - Nashik

Deccan Odyssey reaches the holy city of Nashik this morning. Munch your breakfast onboard and then disembark to enjoy a stroll along the Godavari Ghats. Observe different Hindu rituals being performed at the Ghat.

Further, walk through the market set by the Ghats. Right from vegetables to cow dung cakes, lentils to dried seafood, everything is sold in the market.

Later, drive towards Grover Zampa vineyards and take a tour of one of the finest Indian wine-producing vineyards. Have a look at the vines lined up with Chenin, Chardonnay and Shiraz grapes.

The tour gives you an insight into the ancient methods- 'méthode traditionnelle' that are still used for preparing the best sparkling wines in India. The sommelier at the vineyard will serve you from the finest collections of white, red, rosé and sparkling wines. Pair your favourite wine with some delicious food.

After enjoying your lunch, get back to the Deccan Odyssey, as it will leave for Aurangabad. Dinner on board & Stay overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 18:30)

Day 3 - Aurangabad

This morning, Deccan Odyssey enters Aurangabad, the industrial town of Maharashtra. Taking its name from the last Great Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, the city features Mughal culture in every nook and corner. Savour your breakfast onboard and then disembark. Start driving towards Ellora Caves,a  UNESCO World Heritage Site and the star attraction of Aurangabad.

One of the finest examples of cave temple architecture in India, the site of Ellora Caves has 34 rock-cut shrines that represent Buddhist, Jain and Hindu art that date back to the 4th and 5th centuries AD. There are 12 Buddhist caves to the south, 17 Hindu caves in the centre and 5 Jain caves to the north.

The star attraction of the caves is Kailash temple, which is believed to be a replica of Lord Shiva's celestial abode on Mt. Kailash. Enjoy lunch onboard the Deccan Odyssey.

Lay back and relax with your favourite cocktails from the bar onboard. Follow this with some delicious food and take a rest. Deccan Odyssey leaves for Jalgaon, where you get to visit the spectacular Ajanta Caves. Dinner on board & Overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 14:30)

Day 4 - Ajanta Caves

As you treat yourself to a delicious breakfast onboard, the Deccan Odyssey arrives at Jalgaon station. Disembark and start driving to Ajanta Caves, another UNESCO World Heritage site.

The site has 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves that are beautifully carved and feature sculptures and paintings of Buddhist religious art. These paintings and sculptures depict universal pictorial art. Savour lunch onboard the Deccan Odyssey as it leaves for the colourful city of Kolhapur.

Take some rest for the day and enjoy recreational activities onboard. Watch a movie, enjoy a game of carrom, or get a relaxing massage in the spa on board. In the evening, enjoy your favourite drink with dinner. Dinner on board & Overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 14:30)

Day 5 - Kolhapur

Have a look at the surroundings of Maharashtra as the Deccan Odyssey rolls into the city of Kolhapur. Relish breakfast onboard and spend some time at leisure. Disembark for a city tour of Kolhapur after having your lunch onboard.

Pay a visit to the New Palace Museum, a beautiful octagonal Palace that dates back to the 19th century. Flip back the pages of Kolhapur's history with the architecture of the palace. Visit the Town Hall Museum, which is a sombre neo-Gothic building. Go for shopping at the local market in Kolhapur.

Buy yourself a pair of beautifully handcrafted Kolhapuri chappals, the main attraction of the city. Leave for your special venue where you will be served tea. Enjoy Lavanya Sandhya, a folk performance. Seek blessings at the Mahalakshmi temple, 1300 a 1300-year-old temple, also known as Shakti Pethas.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakti, the consort of Lord Vishnu. Post this, witness a traditional martial arts performance called 'Mardani Khel'. Return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner. The Deccan Odyssey departs for India's party capital, Goa. Dinner on board & Overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 19:30)

Day 6 - Goa

Today, you arrive in India's most happening state, Goa. Have your breakfast and then get down and begin with Goa's sightseeing tour. Drive to Fontainhas, the Latin Quarters in Panjim, which has some well-preserved houses built in the complete Portuguese style of architecture.

Explore the culture and architecture of the Portuguese with a UNESCO World Heritage Walk around Fontainhas. Thereafter, leave for Ribandar, the erstwhile capital of Goa. Take a walk through ancient churches and the ruins of the St. Augustine tower, which was once the pride of Goa.

Enjoy a drive to the Sahakari spice plantation for a traditional Goan feast, which is a meal taking major influence from 400 years of old Portuguese rule. Feni, shrimps, kingfish and mackerel are the most important portions of the meal.

After lunch, enjoy a Goan folk performance and a tour of the spice plantation. Take a sneak peek into Goan life with a visit to an Old Portuguese house. Go back to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner as it departs for Ratnagiri.

Have a look at one of the most scenic railway routes as the Deccan Odyssey traverses through the Konkan region. Dinner on board.Overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 19:30)

Day 7 - Sindhudurg

On day 7 of the journey, the train enters Sindhudurg, placed on a rugged island, just off the coast of Malvan. Savour breakfast on board the train.

Later, disembark the Deccan Odyssey to explore the holy town of Sindhudurg. Back to the luxury train for lunch, followed by the second leg of sightseeing.

Return to the train in the evening. As the train starts its journey back to Mumbai, enjoy dinner. Overnight stay on Deccan Odyssey.

(Departure at 18:00)

Day 8 - Mumbai

This early morning, have your breakfast and disembark at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai. Say goodbye to your royal passage on the Deccan Odyssey as your beautiful journey comes to an end.

Departure - Mumbai

Bout India services will end at Mumbai.

Arrival - Mumbai
Day 1 :- Mumbai
Day 2 :- Nashik
Day 3 :- Aurangabad
Day 4 :- Ajanta Caves
Day 5 :- Kolhapur
Day 6 :- Goa
Day 7 :- Sindhudurg
Day 8 :- Mumbai
Departure - Mumbai
Tour Inclusions
  • Accommodation in a double / twin bedded cabin with en suite bathrooms
  • Soft Beverages during meals (B, L, D).
  • Valet Service
  • Still Camera fees
  • Guided off-train excursions and game drives as illustrated in the itinerary - inclusive of entrance fees, park fees, transport and services of an English-speaking local guide
Tour Exclusions
  • Taxes, Insurance, Gratuities
  • Laundry, Alcoholic Beverages, and Soft beverages during non-meal hours
  • Video and professional Still Camera fees
  • Arrival and Departure transfers
  • International and Domestic air tickets
  • Pre and post-tour accommodation and any tour extensions unless specifically mentioned as a part of the journey
Important Notes
  • -As the train runs on the tracks of the Indian Railways, the itineraries are subject to change in case of any changes in the routing, etc. Prices are subject to change in case of any amendment in the routing or other hikes, such as fuel ,taxes, etc.
  • -Children below 5 years of age shall be allowed free, subject to sharing a double bed with parents. This is subject to the availability of a double bed at the time of booking.
  • -Presidential Suite can accommodate up to 3 adults or 2 Adults and 2 children (One child up to 5 years of age and a second child up to 12 years of age).


Child Policy

  • -Deccan Odyssey does accommodate children, but we ask parents to be mindful of the sophisticated adult atmosphere we endeavour to maintain.
  • -One child up to 5 years of age shall be allowed free of cost in the Deluxe Cabin, subject to sharing of double bed with parents. This is subject to the availability of a double bed at the time of booking.
  • -For families, with a child between 6-12 years of age, or, with two children with one child below 5 years and another between 6-12 years, we recommend the Presidential Suite which has a double bed in the bedroom and can be shared with a child below 5 years and a sofa cum bed in the living room which can accommodate the older child. In this case, the child/children will be accommodated free of cost.
  • -In case of two children between 6-12 years of age travelling with their parents, you will have to take 2 cabins. The first child pays 25% of the adult fare, and the second child pays 50% of the adult fare. One of the parents will have to be present with the child/children in the cabin.
  • -Please note that we do not have the facility for interconnecting cabins.
  • -All applicable taxes will be charged extra.


Maharashtra Splendour Schedule For Season 2025-26 & 2026-27

Month

Departure Dates

September, 2025

20

September, 2026

26

March, 2027

20

May, 2027

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