The week long Deccan Odyssey tour includes several exotic destinations covering the vast expanse of Maharashtra and a pinch of Goa - Mumbai, Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora. Experience one of the finest train journeys in 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!

Day 01: Tuesday Arrive Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to The Leela Kempinski Mumbai at Mumbai airport for an overnight stay.

Day 02: Wednesday - Mumbai
16:40 hrs: Departure from C.S.T (Mumbai) for Bhoke Railway station.
Wine and dine in the luxurious comforts of this train and whistle off on your Royal voyage.

Day 03: Thursday - Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratangiri Morning - Arrival at Bhoke Railway station.
Reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by a/c bus for a back water cruise up to the historical Fort Jaigad.

Board the bus to explore the 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, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazar. Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station.

07:40 hrs:                    Breakfast on board. Arrival at Bhoke Railway station and departure for Rai Jetty by a/c vehicle.
09:00 hrs:                    Arrval at Rai Jetty.
09:00 to 11:30 hrs:      Boat ride from Rai Jetty to Jaigad jetty.
11:30 to 12:30 hrs:      Departure for Ganpati-pule along the sea side Road.
12:30 hrs:                    Arrival at Ganpatipule Resort.
12:30 to 14:30 hrs:      Cultural Programme, Lunch & free time at Ganapatipule.
14:45 hrs:                    Departure for Ratanagiri by luxury bus.
15:45 hrs:                    Arrival at Ratanagiri.
16:00 hrs:                    Board the train. Dinner on board.

Day 04: Friday- Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi Morning arrival at Sin-dhudurg Nagari Railway station.
Departure by a/c 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 a 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

08:25 hrs:                    Breakfast on board. Arrival at Sindhudurg Nagari.
08:30 hrs:                    Departure for Malvan Jetty by a/c coach.
09:30 hrs:                    Arrival at Malvan Jetty.
09:30 to 11:00 hrs:      Visit to Sindhudurg Fort by Boat.
11:15 to 11:45 hrs:      Malvan Jetty to Tarkarli - by bus.
11:45 to 14:30 hrs:      Cultural Programme, lunch & Free time at Tarkarli Beach.
14:45 to 15:00 hrs:      At Tarkarli Jetty.
15:15 to 16:15 hrs:      Boat Cruise in Tarkarli Creek. Journey up to Walaval.
16:30 hrs:                    Arrival at Walaval Jetty - by bus to Sawantwadi.
16:30 to 17:30 hrs:      Arrival at Sawantwadi city.
17:30 to 18:30 hrs:      Visit to Shilpagram - an art & craft bazaar.
18:45 hrs:                    Arrival at Sawantwadi Railway station.
20:00 hrs:                    Departure for Goa and Dinner on board.

Day 05 - Saturday - Goa
Morning arrival at Karmali - Goa. One of the most frequented tourist spots in India.

Board the bus to reach Old Goa to witness Basilica De Born Jesus, Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, that began as a mosque but now is an archaeological museum for Goan antiques. Proceed to Panjim by bus.

Free time for short walk in the city and bazaar followed by lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort.

Late in the evening board the train from Madgaon railway station.

07:30 hrs:                    Arrival at Karmali Railway Station. Breakfast on board.
08:00 to 12:30 hrs:      Departure by a/c coach for Old Goa visit to (1) Basilica of Bom Jesus Church (2) Se Cathedral Church (3) St. Francis of                                     Assissi a museum for Goan antiques and visit to Fontanhas the Latin quarters at Panjim.

12:30 hrs:                    Depart for lunch.
13:30 to 16:00 hrs:      Lunch and free time at beach.
16:15 hrs:                    Departure for Madgaon Railway Station.
17:15 hrs:                    Departure for Kolhapur. Dinner on board.

Day 06 - Sunday- Kolhapur, Pune
Morning - Arrival at Kolhapur City. Board the bus to visit; New Palace, a royal palace partly converted into a museum, Bhawani Mandap (The Town Hall) witness a traditional Martial Art locally known as “Mardani Khel”, an exquisitely carved Mahalaxmi Temple (a temple of goddess Ambabai visited by millions pilgrims), Shalini Palace built of intricately carved black stone & Italian Marble stands on the west side of Lake Rankala, watch a cultural programme and visit to handicraft stalls for perfect memorabilia.

At noon board the train at Kolhapur station to depart for Pune. Lunch onboard. Leisure time till evening.

Evening arrive at Pune. Board the bus to visit Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, which houses a variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries. Board the train from Pune railway station. Dinner onboard.

07:00 hrs:                   Breakfast on Board.
08:00 hrs:                   Arrive at Kolhapur Railway Station.
08:30 hrs:                   Depart for Sightseeing by A/c. Coach - Visit New Palace, Museum, Bhavani Mandap Mahalaxmi Temple & Shalini Palace-                                    watch cultural Progra-mmes, and a visit to Handicraft stalls.
11:30 hrs:                   Depart to Kolhapur Railway station
11:45 hrs:                   Return to Deccan Odyssey.
12:00 hrs:                   Depart for Pune.
13:00 to 19:30 hrs:     Lunch & Leisure time on Board.
19:30 hrs:                   Arrive at Pune Railway Station.
19:45 hrs:                   Depart by a/c. coach, Visit Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum .
21:15 hrs:                   Depart to Pune Railway Station.
21:30 hrs:                   Return to Deccan Odyssey.
21:45 hrs:                   Depart for Aurangabad.
22:00 hrs:                   Dinner on Board.

Day 07 - Monday - Aurangabad
Morning arrival at Aurangabad station. Proceed by road to witness
the historical Fort Daulatabad.

Also visit - Ellora caves, a World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religions- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.

Lunch and cultural programme at Hotel Taj. After lunch visit Shivaji Museum with weapons and antiques from the great Maratha Empire.

Free time for shopping for Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect memorabilia.

Late in the evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station.

08:30 hrs: Breakfast on board. Arrival at Aurangabad Railway Station.
08:30 to 10:00 hrs:       Departure by a/c coach. Visit to Daulatabad Fort.
10:00 to 10:30 hrs:       Departure for Ellora Caves.
10:30 to 12:30 hrs:       Visit to Ellora Caves.
12:30 to 13:15 hrs:       Departure for Auranga-bad.
13:15 to 15:00hrs:        Lunch and cultural pro-gramme at Aurangabad.
15:15 to 16:00 hrs:       Visit to Bibi-ka- Maqbara. Optional: Back to train.
16:15 to 17:15 hrs:       Free time for shopping.
17:15 to 17:30 hrs:       Departure for Auranga-bad Railway Station.
18:00 hrs:                    Train departs for Jalgaon. Dinner on board.

Day 08 - Tuesday - Ajanta & Nasik
Morning arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to reach Fardapur resort.

After breakfast proceed to visit the renowned Buddhist caves of Ajanta which is a World Heritage Site to witness some of the finest paintings and sculptures of the 2nd century AD.

At noon, board the train at Bhusalwal railway station. Proceed to Nasik. Lunch on board.

Arrival at Nasik 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 Nasik railway station.

08:00 hrs:                    Breakfast on board. Arrival at Jalgaon.
08:15 to 09:15 hrs:      Departure by A.C coach for Ajanta Caves.
09:30 to 10:30 hrs:      Visit to Ajanta Caves.
10:45 to 12:00 hrs:      Departure for Jalgoan Railway Station.
13:15 hrs:                    Departure for Nasik. Lunch on Board.
17:00 hrs:                    Arrival at Nasik.
17:15 to 18:00 hrs:      Visit to Panchavati Ghat.
18:15 to 18:30 hrs:      Departure from Nasik on board the train.
18:30 to 22:30 hrs:      Farewell Dinner on board the train.
22:30 hrs:                    Departure for Mumbai.

Day 09 - Wednesday - Mumbai
08:15 hrs: Breakfast on board. Arrival at Mumbai CST. Transfer from railway station to hotel Leela Kempinski.

Day 10 – Thursday Depart
Transfer from hotel to International airport to board for onward journey.

* Please contact our travel consul-tant’s for the departure dates of the Deccan Odyssey train.