Deccan Odyssey - Introduction No other train covers Maharashtra and Goa better and more comfortably than Deccan Odyssey. The train makes its way through the most popular destinations of Maharashtra and Goa and is yet another jewel in the crown of Indian railways. Along with all the other usual amenities that are made available on other luxury trains, the beauty of this train is the way its itinerary has been scheduled. It is scheduled in such a manner that the train travels only at night so that people can relax in the comfortable arrangements made by the Deccan Odyssey management. The breakfast and dinner are served on board whereas the lunch is served at the destination. The guests arrive fresh in the morning, ready to explore the destination during the day. The catering and the housekeeping management has been handed over to the Taj Group of hotels.

Deccan Odyssey - History
The latest addition on the luxury train scene of India, Deccan Odyssey is a joint venture of Indian Railways and Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation. These two bodies have collaborated with the famous Taj Group of Hotels to provide you with a five star hotel on a train where you can travel to your favourite destinations in five star comfort.

The idea of this beauty in blue came from the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC). A memorandum of understanding for the Deccan Odyssey was signed between the Railway Ministry and and the MTDC in February 2001 and the Railway Board gave its permission to the Integral Coach Factory in May 2002. The designing of the train as well as the construction of Deccan Odyssey took five months each. The trial runs of the train completed till late 2003. The first journey of Deccan Odyssey started from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai on 16 January 2004.

Deccan Odyssey - Facilities on Board
Deccan Odyssey is a fully air conditioned train and consists of 21 coaches which can accommodate 104 passengers.

Accommodation:
The number of air conditioned deluxe saloons for passengers is 13. Eleven out of these are passenger cars with 4 twin bedded sections whereas the rest of the two are Presidential Suite Cars. All the 13 coaches have attached toilets, running hot and cold water, shower, wall to wall carpeting, channel music, intercom, CD and MP3 Player etc.

Restaurants:
Yearning for mouth watering exotic cuisine? Well, there are two well appointed and plush restaurants called Peshva I and Peshva II to serve exactly that purpose.

Bar:
The Deccan Odyssey has a well stacked bar to serve the variety of drinking needs of the passengers, your taste buds may look for Indian or International brands, the bar has it all.

Lounge:
You can find a lounge at the end of every coach. You can relax, interact with other passenger, watch TV etc.

Business Centre:
The luxury train also has a conference and business centre which has a capacity to hold about 30 people. It is well equipped with TV sets, DVD players etc.

Other Amenities:Ayurvedic body massage, gymnasium, beauty parlour, essential toiletries, library, money exchange facility/ credit cards, luggage collection, arrival kit, personal attendant, mineral water, medical aid, shopping etc.

Deccan Odyssey - Destinations Covered
The Deccan Odyssey covers some of the most magnificent tourist destinations across Maharashtra and Goa. You start with the commercial capital of India, Mumbai where you'll see some of the best known attractions such as Gateway of India, Mahalaxmi Temple, Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Next destinations on the route are Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri. Jaigadh is famous for its fort situated on a cliff from where you can have a magnificent view of the nearby areas. It's fun to be on the boat ride from Rai Jetty to Jaigadh Fort. Ganpatipule is one of the finest beaches on the Konkan coast. Ratnagiri is renowned for Ratnadurga Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and Ratnagiri Bazar. The other destinations covered by this luxury train are Sindhudurg, Tarkali, Sawantwadi, Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, Ajanta Caves and Nasik.

The newest and the finest, we think that these superlatives will suffice for Deccan Odyssey till you yourself get to see the train and find some superlatives of your own. It has all the modern amenities and facilities available on board and the 7 nights and 8 days that you are going to spend on board will give you some of the most memorable moments of your life.

Deccan Odyssey - Itinerary

Day 1 Wednesday : Mumbai (Departure 1640 hrs)
Your journey begins from the commercial capital of India at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Tea and Dinner will be served on board.

Day 2 Thursday : Ratnagiri (Arrival 0740 hrs Departure 1600 hrs)
You'll open your eyes at the Bhoke Railway Station in the morning. You'll be served your breakfast on board and thereafter you'll be headed towards Rai Jetty by a well furnished AC bus. You'll be taken to the Jaigadh Fort on a boat. The other destinations that you'll visit are Ganapatipule and Ratnagiri. You'll be served your dinner on board as you'll spend the night travelling in the comfort of Deccan Odyssey hospitality.

Day 3 Friday : Sindhudurg (Arrival 0825 hrs Departure 2000 hrs)
Arrive at the station in the morning. We'll take you to Malvan on an air conditioned luxury bus and from there you'll visit Sindhudurg Fort by a boat. Other places that you'll visit are Tarkali Beach Resort, Sawantwadi after which you'll come back to your train for the luxurious journey ahead.

Day 4 Saturday : Goa (Arrival 0730 hrs Departure 1715 hrs)
Arrive at the Karmali railway station in the morning to board a bus to visit tourist spots in old Goa. Churches, museums, antiques ... you'll have plenty of options to choose from. When you are through with all this, head towards Panjim by bus. You'll be served your lunch at the Fort Aguada Beach resort. The other attractions that you'll visit are Dona Paula Beach, Fontanhas after which you'll return to your train at Madgaon railway station.

Day 5 Sunday : Pune City (Arrival 0815 hrs Departure 1500 hrs)
Pune is a city replete with places to see. Pune deserves at least a day to have a thorough look at the attractions here.

Day 6 Monday : Aurangabad (Arrival 0830 hrs Departure 1800 hrs)
After your arrival at Aurangabad in the morning, we'll take you to the historical Daulatabad Fort. The next attractions to be visited are the famous Ellora caves, Shivaji Museum, Bibi ka Maqbara etc. You'll board the train in the evening.

Day 7 Tuesday : Ajanta Caves and Nasik (Arrival 0800 hrs Departure 2230 hrs)
Jalgaon is the railway station where you'll arrive in the morning and proceed to visit renowned Ajanta caves. Afterwards you'll board the train at Bhusawal railway station to visit Nasik. You'll leave for Mumbai after having a farewell dinner.

Day 7 Wednesday : Mumbai (Arrival 0815 hrs)
You'll have your breakfast on board as you'll soon be in Mumbai in the morning itself.

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