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Deccan Odyssey
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Deccan OdysseySojourn through the Kingdom of the warrior Marathas in a regal heritage train - the Deccan Odyssey. A mystic week-long journey that takes you back in time through the history of Maharashtra manifest in the fabled caves of Ajanta and Ellora, the handicraft sanctum of Shilpa Gram, the land of dreams and Bollywood - Mumbai and what not. A joint effort of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India and the Maharashtra Government, the Deccan Odyssey promises a journey too exclusive to be contained in words.

Services and Amenities
This luxurious heritage train can house 80 passengers. Take a look at its array of services and facilities.

» Luxurious Coaches - The train has 21 exquisitely embellished coaches out of which 13 are passenger cars accommodating 8 people per coach (11 passenger Cars, 4 coupes per coach & 2 Presidential Suite Cars, 2 coupes per coach), 1 Conference Car, 2 Dinning Cars, 2 Generator Cars with Luggage Store, staff, replete with a Spa and a Bar Car.

» On Board Facilities - These include channel music, intercom, CD/ MP3 player, money exchange/ credit cards facility, safety & security arrangements, health spa, bar, conference equipment, ticket booking / cancellation facilities etc.

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The Tour Map
Mumbai - Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg - Goa - Kolhapur - Pune - Aurangabad (Ellora) - Nasik (Ajanta) and Mumbai.

The Tour Itinerary
The sojourn begins on a fine Wednesday morning.

Day 1:
Board the train in the evening at Chhatrapti Shivaji Terminus, which is a famed Gothic building, a World Heritage Site and an integral part of Mumbai's skyline for a journey in the luxurious comforts of the train and whistle off on your royal voyage.

Day 2:
Alight at the Bhoke Station at the crack of dawn. Explore this quiet town nestled amidst majestic hills and scenic backwaters. Visit Raj Jetty, Jaigadh Fort and the Jetty amidst the chirping of exotic birds, bustling Konkani villages and the sceneic backwaters. Your next destination is Ganapatipule by road to meet more serene beaches. After a feast of Konkani cuisine and tour the famous Ganesha Temple and head for Ratnagiri famous for its Alphonso mangoes and finally reach the train by 4:45 PM.

Day 3:
Arrive at the Sindhudurg Nagari station to bask on the beaches and enjoy a ride to the Sindhudurg Fort that houses ancient temples like the Bhavani, Mahadeo and so on. Next stoppage is Tarkali with its virgin beaches where you lunch at the MTDC Beach Resort some taste-tingling Malvani cuisine. From the Tarkali Jetty, reach Walawal Jetty via a romantic boat cruise. The next stops are Sawantwadi, Shilpa Gram (a craft village) and then back to the train for Goa.

Day 4:
Ajanta and ellora cavesThe train arrives at the most exciting of tourist hubs - Goa - a city shrouded in antiquity with its majestic golden beaches, forested hills, ancient churches, archaeological remains and what not. Visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi, the Fontanhas before its time for an afternoon laced with foot-tapping music, dance and delicious Goan cuisine. At 5:15 PM the train whistles away to Kolhapur with your mind still wandering in the tranquil beaches of Goa.

Day 5:
At Kolhapur, visit New Palace, Museum, Bhavani Mandap Mahalaxmi Temple and Shalini Palace. Watch cultural programmes and drop by the handicraft stalls to collect souvenirs. At 12 PM depart for Pune - the early home of Shivaji, the great Maratha warrior. This city was the capital of the Marathas and is also known as the cultural capital of the state. After a short visit to the Raja Kelkar Museum, a quaint Rajasthani styled building, return to your 'Royal abode on the Move' for a journey to Aurangabad.

Day 6:
On arrival, a luxury bus takes you to the ancient Daulatabad Fortress and the famous Hindu, Jain and Buddhist caves at Ellora. After a lunch at the Taj Hotel, you are taken to the Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal that an emperor built for his mother.

Day 7:
Jalgaon awaits you with Ajanta - that completes the spectrum of Buddhist development in India. The bus then ferries you to Nashik where you can visit the Panchawati Ghats and the Asian temples.

Day 8
Well a train sojourn cannot last forever. Your arrival back at from-where-it-all-began announces the end, and you carry with you a memory of a visit that precedes the limits of time.
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Tariff : (Per Person Per Night)
Occupancy Type Lean Season
September 2008 & 2009
April 2009 & 2010
Peak Season
October-2008 to March-2009 & October 2009 to March 2010
Deluxe Cabin  
Single occupancy US $ 415 540
Double occupancy US $ 320 390
Triple occupancy US $ 260 320
Presidential Suite  
Single occupancy US $ 750 950
Double occupancy US $ 550 700
Presidential Suite-Extra Occupancy US $ 240 285

(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)

Any leg of minimum of 3 nights subject to availability will be given at the above-mentioned rates. Thus Mumbai-Goa and Goa-Mumbai sector will be sold as available segments to clients.

If however, the client undertakes the day programme at Goa & Mumbai, an extra $ 100 USD per person will be charged.

Indian passengers can pay in equivalent Rupee amount against US$ at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment.

Tariff is inclusive of travel/catering/conducted sight-seeing/ entrance fee at Monuments/Parks/Palaces/Cultural Programmes/ Boat Ride. The guest has to pay for video cameras, liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature.

Note:
- 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New Year.
- Tariff Subject to change without notice.
- Service Tax @ of 3.09% is applicable on the gross ticket value of the Deccan Odyssey tours commencing from September 2007. This tax is applicable on day programmer at Mumbai & Goa.
- Passenger reservations/cancellation on the Deccan Odyssey may be done as per the following terms and conditions :

CANCELLATION :
Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to The Luxury Trains. On cancellation, refund will be made. Certain amount of the ticket value will be deducted as follows.

5% of the Ticket Value if the cancellation request is received before 60 days from the scheduled date of departure.

20% of Ticket Value if cancellation request is received within a period of 30-59 days from the scheduled date of departure.

50% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within the period of 15-29 days from the scheduled date of departure.

100% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within the period of 14 days or before the scheduled date of departure.

No refund or adjustment will be made in the event of interruption of journey by a tourist on his own after the commencement of the tour.

Other Info
Climate
Varies from 8oC to 30oC between September to March and in April it is from 26oC to 35o C.

Clothing Recommended
Light tropical/light woollens.

Other Facilities
Doctor on call at the next station. Money exchange facility/credit cards. Adequate safety and security arrangements. Complimentary mineral water on board/in the coach during sightseeing/ and at hotels. Assistance for travel arrangements on completion of the tour. Voltage available on the train 110/230 V. Booking can be made through agent/on Internet.

Meals
The two restaurant cars, serve a range of Indian, Continental, Maharashtrian, Goa and Chinese cuisines. Menus are changed seasonally.


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