DECCAN ODYSSEY

DECCAN ODYSSEY

This Royal train tries to recreate the Era of Peshwas(medieval times Feudal Lords of Western India) & though the full journey is for 7 Nights ,you may book for MINIMUM 3 nights part journey also(Ideally Boarding Mumbai on wednesday Afternoon & Departing at Goa Railway station on Saturday morning). Due to local weather conditions,at present The Deccan Odyssey Train Tour is only operating from early October to late March.This Maharaja train is a joint venture between the Union Ministry of Railways & State Govt. of Maharasthatra. The on-board arrangements are by International Chain of Hotels-The Taj Group. Similar to the concept of widely popular Palace On wheels,in Rajasthan-this new luxury train offers traditional hospitality & you relive the lavish era of 18th century Peshwa Rulers. The 7 Nights train journey travesses across the beaches of Western India & Deccan plateau of Central India & you see glimpses of the brave exploits of near legendry 17th century Maratha Warrior King-Shivaji Maharaj.

Itinerary:
Mumbai - Ellora & Aurangabad -Ajanta -Udaipur-Sawai Madhopur-Jaipur-Fathepur Sikri - Agra - Delhi

Day 01 - WEDNESDAY

MUMBAI

15.30: Check in at VT Station.
16.30: Departure from Mumbai
18.00: Welcome drink at the bar and get to know each other.

Day 02 - THURSDAY

ELLORA AND AURANGABAD

06.00: Arrival at Daluatabad
08.00: Departure for Ellora
12.00: Lunch at Taj Residency
14.00: Visit of Aurangabad
17.00: Check in back on the train
19.00: Dinner on board
22.00: Train leaves for Jalgaon

Day 03 - FRIDAY.

AJANTA AND DEPARTURE FOR UDAIPUR

06.00: Arrival at Jalgaon
07.30: Group departs for Ajanta
08.30: Visit of Ajanta
11.30: Return to Jalgaon
12.30: Arrival at Jalgaon
14.00: Train departs for Udaipur

Day 04 - SATURDAY

UDAIPUR

07.00: Arrival at Udaipur
09.00: Visit of Udaipur
12.30: Lunch on the terrace of Dove Cote
14.00: Visit of Nagda and Eklingji
18.00: Boarding of train
19.30: Dinner on board
22.00: Train departs for Sawai Madhopur

Day 05 - SUNDAY

SAWAI MADHOPUR

06.00: Arrival at Sawai Madhopur
07.00: Departure for Safari
10.00: Breakfast on the train
12.30: Lunch on the train
14.30: Departure for Safari
17.00: High tea at Taj Lodge
20.00: Dinner on board the train
22.00: Train departs for Jaipur

Day 06 - MONDAY

JAIPUR

07.00: Arrival at Jaipur
08.30: Departure for Amber sightseeing
12.30: Lunch at Samode Haveli (it is better than crossing the city to Jai Mahal, so people can eat at leisure)
14.00: City tour of Jaipur
18.00: Gala dinner wits dances and music at the Spice Court restaurant.
22.30: Boarding of the train
23.00: Train leaves for Bharatpur

Day 07 - TUESDAY

FATEHPUR SIKRI & AGRA

06.00: Arrival at Bharatpur
08.00: Departure for Fatehpur Sikri
09.00: Visit of Fatehpur Sikri
11.00: Departure by bus for Agra
12.30: Lunch at Taj View
14.00: Departure for Taj Mahal
17.00: Shopping and back to the train
19.00: Farewell drink and dinner
22.00: Train leaves for Delhi

Day 08 - WEDNESDAY

DELHI

06.00: Arrival at Delhi Safdarjung
08.00: Check out fron the train

* (Itinerary is subject to change without notice)

Valid till April, 2011
Occupancy Type	Silver Class	Gold Class	Platinum Class
Single	US$ 750	US$ 920	US$ 1250
Twin	US$ 585	US$ 730	US$ 1060

The costs are per person per night and are for a minimum of 7 nights package on the train
All the costs are excluding Govt Service tax which presently is @ 2.58 % on the total bill. Â Â This service tax is to be added to any of these costs.
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New Year.
Triple occupancy is not available.

The Tariff includes :

Tariff is inclusive of travel/ catering/ conducted sightseeing / entrance fee at monuments / parks / palaces / cultural programs / boat ride at Udaipur / rickshaw ride at Bharatpur.

The Tariff does not include:

Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, Business Car Facilities, Spa Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.

Silver class: Deluxe cabin + group transfers, sightseeing and other excursions.

Gold Class: Deluxe cabin + Individual transfers + Individual Sightseeing and other Excursions + Individual guide for sightseeing.

Platinum class: Presidential suite + Individual transfers, + Individual Sightseeing and other Excursions + Individual guide for sightseeing.

Booking Policy
Payment:

At the time of booking: USD 1000 per person, non refundable, non-adjustable.
Balance payment: 60 days before departure.

Cancellation terms:

30% of ticket value 59-45 days prior to departure.
50% of ticket value 44-30 days prior to departure.
100% of ticket value less than 29 days prior to departure.