Deccan Odyssey Train Tour
Deccan Odyssey Train Tour
About Deccan Odyssey Train Tour
The Deccan Odyssey Train is owned by the Tourism Dept of Maharashtra Govt and operated by a private company (viz Ebix Cash). The train tour covers the region of Central & Western India.
The centrally air-conditioned-Deccan Odyssey train offers passengers to travel in comfort of luxuriously furnished Deluxe Cabins & Suite Cabins with attached bathrooms. Other on board facilities include Dining Car Saloons,Bar Lounge,Aryuvedic Spa,Mini Gymnasium & Conference Saloon The concept of luxury train tours in India is,that overnight you travel from one town to another in comfort of private sleeping chambers & enjoy pre-paid group excursions in each tourist town with services of English Speaking Guide.You have option to book Deluxe Cabins & Presidential Suites.(both with private attached bathroom) Visit our dedicated Deccan Odyssey website — DeccanOdyssey.com
Tour Program
The Deccan Odyssey Train operates on 6 Different circuits of Seven Nights duration & each journey has an unique name.
Two journeys operate from Mumbai/Mumbai; one journey operates from Mumbai/New Delhi; one journey operates from New Delhi/Mumbai and two journeys operate from Mumbai/New Delhi.
7 Nights / 8 Days MAHARASHTRA SPLENDOUR Journey
Deccan Odyssey train departs from Mumbai on Saturday Afternoon to cover Vineyards at Nasik ( Sun);UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ellora rock cut caves(Mon);UNESCO World Heritage site of Ajanta Caves with frecoes dedicated to life of Lord Buddha(Tue); Princely town of Kolhapur(Wed);former Portuguese Colony of Goa(Thurs); Temple town of Sindhudurg(Fri) & returns back to Mumbai on Saturday morning
7 Nights / 8 Days INDIAN SOJOURN Journey
Deccan Odyssey train departs from Mumbai on Saturday Afternoon to cover Palace Town of Vadodra(Sun);Lake City of Udaipur(Mon);Fort town of Jodhpur (Tue); Taj Mahal at Agra(Wed); Ranthambhore Tiger reserve (Thurs); Pink City of Jaipur (Fri) before reaching New delhi on Saturday morning
7 Nights/8 Days INDIAN ODYSSEY Journey
Deccan Odyssey Train departs from New Delhi on Saturday Night to cover Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve(Sun);Taj Mahal at Agra( Mon);Pink City of Jaipur(Tue);Lake town of Udaipur(Wed);Palace town of Vadodra(Thurs);UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ellora rock cut caves(Fri) before reaching Mumbai on Saturday Morning
7 Nights/8 Days Heritage Odyssey Journey
The Deccan Odyssey Train departs from New Delhi on a Saturday afternoon to cover: Taj Mahal in Agra (on Sunday); a jungle safari in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve (on Monday); the City of Lakes - Udaipur (on Tuesday); the fort town of Jodhpur (on Wednesday); the oasis in the desert - Jaisalmer (on Thursday); the Pink City of Jaipur (on Friday); and checking out on its return to New Delhi on the next Saturday morning.
7 Nights/8 Days Cultural Odyssey Journey
The Deccan Odyssey Train departs from New Delhi on a Saturday afternoon to cover: a jungle safari in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve (on Sunday); the Pink City of Jaipur (on Monday); the Taj Mahal in Agra (on Tuesday); Gwalior Fort & Orchha Temples (on Wednesday); the Kama Sutra Temples in Khajuraho (on Thursday); the holy River Ganges in Varanasi (on Friday); before returning to New Delhi on the next Saturday morning.
7 Nights/8 Days DECCAN ODYSSEY MAHARASHTRA WILD TRAIL JOURNEY
Deccan Odyssey train departs from Mumbai on Saturday Afternoon to cover & explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ellora Caves, at Aurangabad (Sunday) visiting Bibi-ka-Maqbara (Monday); Pench National Park Ramtek (Tuesday) ; Tadoba (Wednesday); Ajanta (Thursday); Nashik (Friday) before returning back to Mumbai on Saturday Morning.
Tour Ends
Deccan Odyssey Schedule
2026-27 Season
| Journey | Indian Sojourn | Indian Odyssey | Maharashtra Splendour | Heritage Odyssey | Cultural Odyssey | Maharashtra Wild Trail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From - To | Mumbai to New Delhi | New Delhi to Mumbai | Mumbai to Mumbai | New Delhi to New Delhi | New Delhi to New Delhi | Mumbai to Mumbai |
| Sep 2026 | -- | -- | 26 | -- | -- | -- |
| Oct 2026 | 3, 24 | 17 | -- | 31 | -- | -- |
| Nav 2026 | 14 | 07 | -- | 21 | 28 | -- |
| Dec 2026 | 19 | 12 | -- | 05 | 26 | -- |
| Jan 2027 | 23 | 9, 30 | -- | 02 | -- | 16 |
| Fab 2027 | -- | -- | -- | 27 | -- | -- |
| Mar 2027 | -- | 13 | 20 | -- | 06 | 27 |
| Apr 2027 | 03 | 24 | -- | 17 | 10 | -- |
| May 2027 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 01 |
2027-28 Season
| Journey | Indian Sojourn | Indian Odyssey | Maharashtra Splendour | Heritage Odyssey | Cultural Odyssey | Maharashtra Wild Trail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From - To | Mumbai to New Delhi | New Delhi to Mumbai | Mumbai to Mumbai | New Delhi to New Delhi | New Delhi to New Delhi | Mumbai to Mumbai |
| Sep 2027 | -- | -- | 11, 18, 25 | -- | -- | -- |
| Oct 2027 | 9, 23 | 16 | -- | 30 | -- | 02 |
| Nav 2027 | 13 | 06 | -- | 20 | 27 | -- |
| Dec 2027 | 18 | 11 | -- | 04 | 25 | -- |
| Jan 2028 | -- | 08 | -- | 01 | -- | 15 |
| Fab 2028 | 19 | -- | -- | 26 | -- | -- |
| Mar 2028 | -- | 11 | 18 | -- | 04 | 25 |
| Apr 2028 | 01 | 22 | 29 | 15 | 08 | -- |
| May 2028 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 06 |
Deccan Odyssey Tariff
2026-27 Season Rates
| CABIN TYPE | SINGLE OCCUPANCY | DOUBLE OCCUPANCY |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Cabin | US$ 9,330 (For 1 Adult) | US$ 13,300 (For 2 Adult) |
| Presidential Suite | US$ 20,000 | US$ 20,000 |
2027-28 Season Rates
(Rates applicable from September 2027 to May 2028)
| CABIN TYPE | SINGLE OCCUPANCY | DOUBLE OCCUPANCY |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Cabin | US $ 10,200 for 1 Person | US $ 14,600 for 2 Persons |
| Presidential Suite | US $ 22,000 for 1 Person | US $ 22,000 for 2 Persons |
Note:
- 5% GST (taxes) extra.
- Add US$ 625 extra for a Deluxe Cabin with a single large bed.
- Tickets for Deccan Odyssey journeys have an official fixed priced in USD. Indian Nationals pay in equivalent INR as per prevailing rate of exchange on xe.com.
- Child Policy on request
- 3rd Adult can travel in the Presidential Suite. Contact us for rates
Train Tour Cost Includes:
- Overnight travel onboard train in the comfort of richly furnished private A/C sleeping chambers with ensuite bathrooms.
- Daily three meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with packaged drinking water, tea/coffee service & non-alcoholic beverages.
- Valet service
- Complimentary wi-fi.
- Entrance fees For monuments & jungle reserves.
- Deluxe Cabin Guests: City sightseeing tours are conducted in air-conditioned buses with an English-speaking guide (except for shared Canter safaris in the Tiger Reserve).
- Presidential Suite Guests: City sightseeing tours are arranged in private air-conditioned cars with an English-speaking guide (except for shared Canter safaris in the Tiger Reserve).
Exclusions (Extra costs not included in train tour tariff):
- Govt. taxes & insurance.
- Optional use of spa facility or laundry services.
- Gratuities – Tips or porter fee.
- Video & professional still camera fees.
- Any activity mentioned as optional in the tour journey.
- Air tickets.
- Travel/Tour insurance.
- Transfer to & from the railway station on start & end of itinerary.
Booking Procedure
- Check Availability: Provide the date of journey and cabin type required.
- Booking Process: Submit passport copies of all passengers.
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Payment Terms:
- A 30% advance deposit of the published ticket price is required to confirm the booking.
- Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit or debit card.
- For bookings made less than 70 days before departure date, one-time full deposit is required at the time of booking.
- The balance payment must be received at least 70 days before departure.
Cancellation Rules
- Minimum 15% cancellation fee on the published ticket value inclusive of taxes (and not on the discounted rate offered) if the request is received more than 62 days prior to the tour departure.
- Minimum 25% cancellation fee on the published ticket value (inclusive of taxes) if the request is received between 47 to 61 days prior to the tour departure.
- Minimum 55% cancellation fee on the published ticket value (inclusive of taxes) if the request is received between 32 to 46 days prior to the tour departure.
- No refund is permitted if the cancellation request is received less than 32 days prior to the tour departure.
- All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and acknowledged by us.
- If the Train Tour Operator cancels the scheduled departure for any reason, a full refund will be provided.
- No refund will be issued if the guest fails to follow the scheduled itinerary or shortens their journey, or if the guest is unable to obtain an Indian visa.
- In case of a medical emergency, supporting medical records will be reviewed by the Train Management, and their decision will be final.
- If a refund is applicable, Lawrence Travels reserves the right to deduct USD 100 per person as bank processing fees.
- Refunds will be processed based on the Indian Rupees exchange value received at the time of payment.
Important:
- The scheduled train tour departure is subject to a minimum booking of 25 passengers.
- All foreign passport holders must obtain an Indian visa before boarding their flight from their country of residence.
- Guests are strongly advised to purchase travel insurance in their home country prior to departure.
- Any disputes, if arising, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in NCR Delhi (Gurgaon), India.
Booking Terms & Conditions
Train Tour Cost Includes :
- Travel & Overnight stay onboard Train in exclusive Air Conditioned Cabins with private attached bathrooms.
- Daily Three Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- Bottled Drinking Water
- Services of saloon attendant
- Group Sightseeing Tours in A/C buses with English Speaking Guide
- Monument entrance & still camera fees
Extra Costs (not Included) :
- Video & Professional camera fees.
- Laundry, Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, taxes, tour insurance, use of spa facility ,gratuity & tips
- Pre & post train tour hotel accommodation OR Railway station transfers
- Air fare & Visa arrangements for India.
- Applicable Taxes
- Any other expense of personal nature.
Booking Procedure:
- Advice date of travel & number of cabins required
- Forward scanned copies of passport of all the passengers to process booking request
- We require minimum advance deposit of 20% of total ticket value to confirm booking
- Balance amount must reach us before 45 days of tour depart with passport & visa copy
- Booking request made< 45 days before tour depart will be confirmed on receipt of one time full tour amount deposit.
Payment Option:
- Online credit card authorization
- Swift wire transfer through your bank
- Indian Nationals can pay in equivalent INR rupees by RTGS/NIFT Transfer
Cancellation Terms:
- All cancellation requests must be forwarded in writing & acknowledged by us
- Nil cancellation fee if booking cancelled more than 61 days prior to train depart
- Minimum 20% cancellation fee levy on total ticket value if informed between 46 days to 60 days prior to tour depart
- Minimum 50% cancellation fee levy on total ticket value if informed between 45 days to 31 days prior to tour depart
- Full 100% cancellation fee levy on total ticket value if informed less than 31 days prior to tour depart
- In case of No show, failure to join the train tour, refusal to continue with train journey -for whatsoever reasons, the tour amount is non refundable
Refund Policy:
- After written request by client on mail - Refund will be processed within 20 working days if pay by credit card/debit card and 25 working days if paid by bank transfer.
Important:
- Coxs & Kings,India is the principal train tour operator of Deccan Odyssey Train Tour & liability of Royal Indian Train is limited to that of booking agent only.
- Due to technical reasons, If Principal train Tour Operator( Coxs & Kings) decides to cancel your train tour depart, you will be immediately intimated by e-mail & Liability of Royal Indian Trains is ONLY limited to refund advance amount received from you for booking train tour ticket value.
- Royal Indian Trains bears no further liability to compensate financial loss & mental agony (if any ) suffered by you on account of cancellation of air tickets/hotel bookings/visa arranged by yourself -if train tour depart is cancelled by Principal Train Tour Operator
- In case of booking being cancelled by you ,Royal Indian Train reserves the right to deduct Bank Processing Fee at time of making overseas refunds
- It is mandatory for All Foreign Passport Holders to obtain Indian Visa prior to boarding International Flight
- Disputes, if any, are subject to jurisdiction of courts of New Delhi(India) only & liability of Royal Indian trains is limited to that of booking agent only.
