OLD WORLD CHARM RAIL TRAVEL TOURS

• 1600 hours: Self arrival at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station for check in and board Palace On Wheels Maharaja train tour.
• 1745 hours: Departure for the adventure of a lifetime.
• 2000 hours: Dinner on board the Palace on Wheels.

• 0000 hours: Arrival in Jaipur.
• 0730 hours: Breakfast on board the Palace on Wheels.
• 0830 hours: Sightseeing.
• 1300 hours: Lunch at the Rambagh Palace Hotel.

Famous as "The Pink City", Jaipur, is the capital of Rajasthan. Jaipur has witnessed the splendor of the Rajput and Mughal royalty and its monuments are the living testimonies of the magnificence of the bygone era.

Visit the Hawa Mahal - Palace of Winds - with a excellent combination of windows and carved stone screens. The Jantar Mantar is the 18th century stone observatory. Behold the stunning architecture of the City Palace and the Amber Fort.

- 1700 hours: Departure for Jaisalmer.
- 000 hours: Dinner on board the Palace on Wheels.

• 0615 hours: Arrival in Jaisalmer.
• 0730 hours: Breakfast on board the Palace on Wheels.
• 0830 hours: Sightseeing.

Jaisalmer is the land of ancient sandstone "Havelis" (mansions). The attractions of this 12th century city comprise of monuments that have retained their age-old style and character even today A fourth of the city's residents still reside within the walls of the Jaisalmer Fort. Famous for its latticed windows and balconies, the Patwon ki Haveli is the most magnificent mansion. Visit the three-hundred-year-old Salim Singh ki Haveli. The Gadsisar Sagar Tank is a scenic lake enveloped by lovely shrines and archways.

• 1300 hours: Lunch on board the Palace on Wheels and rest.
• 1700 hours: Visit the sand dunes and experience the thrill of a camel safari.
• 1930 hours: Dinner while enjoying a typical Rajasthani cultural programme.
• 2300 hours: Departure for Jodhpur.

• 0730 hours: Breakfast on board the Palace on Wheels.
• 0800 hours: Arrival in Jodhpur.
• 0830 hours: Sightseeing.
• 1300 hours: Lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.

The old Jodhpur city, founded by Rao Jodhaji in 1459 AD, is encircled by a 10 kms long wall having eight gates that serve as entrances. The new city is settled around this walled area. Jodhpur is a fine blend of modern and traditional buildings.

Housed within the Mehrangarh Fort are the famous palaces, Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Jaswant Thada is the 19th century royal cenotaph, which is constructed out of thin sheets of white marble stone that allow the sun to filter through, a marvel which has to be seen to be believed. A portion of the Umaid Bhawan Palace has been converted into a museum. The architectural splendors of these remnants will enthrall you and leave you awestruck.

• 1530 hours: Departure for Sawai Madhopur.
• 2000 hours: Dinner on board the Palace on Wheels.

• 0400 hours: Arrival in Sawai Madhopur.
• 0630 hours: Breakfast on board the Palace on Wheels.
• 0700 hours: Visit the Ranthambhore National Park.

Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to the Ranthambhore National Park, the famous Tiger Reserve. This reserve has a variety of diverse wildlife, including the world famous Indian tiger, hyena, nilgai, wild boar, fox and over 300 species of birds some migratory and some rare. Built in 994 AD, the Ranthambhore Fort still has ruined pavilions, walls, chhatris (cenotaphs) and impressive monuments.

• Afternoon: Chittaurgarh Fort
• 1100 hours: Departure for Chittaurgarh.
• 1300 hours: Lunch on board the Palace on Wheels.
• 1530 hours: Arrival in Chittaurgarh.
• 1600 hours: Sightseeing.

Chittaurgarh was the abode of passionate men and women whose courage and dignity have become legendary. The Chittaurgarh Fort, built in the 7th century, has many vestiges of heroism. Padmini's Palace is also situated in the fort. Visit the Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory) and the Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame).
2000 hours: Dinner on board the Palace on Wheels.

• 0645 hours: Breakfast on board the Palace on Wheels.
• 0730 hours: Sightseeing.
• 1230 hours: Lunch at the Lake Palace Hotel.

Udaipur has come to be known as the "Venice of the East". The rugged fortresses, charming palaces, sandy terrain, lakes and forested hills brimming with wildlife will become a part of your most cherished memories. The Lake Palace and Jag Mandir are situated amid the Lake Pichola, the biggest man made lake in Asia. Also explore the City Palace and Sahelion ki Baari.

• 2000 hours: Departure for Bharatpur.
• 2000 hours: Dinner on board the Palace on Wheels.

Begin your morning with a visit to the eternal symbol of the world famous monument love, the Taj Mahal, among the Seven Wonders of the World. Made entirely in very fine white marble, this splendid monument was built in the 17th century by the Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Continue your journey with sightseeing in Agra before departing for Bharatpur. You are served with Lunch on board the Palace on Wheels.

Afternoon .. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

In the afternoon, you arrive at Bharatpur. It is known for the Keoladeo National Park, which is the home to a large variety of exotic birds that fly in from the distant lands of Siberia and China.

In the night we depart back for Delhi.

Delicious dinner is served on board the Palace on Wheels.


Welcome back to Delhi Cantonment Railway Station to step back from fantasy of being the Maharaja, to reality.

Note :- While the royal train arrives at the platform by 0500 hours you can disembark after breakfast till 0745 hours.

The Deccan Odyssey Rail Tour is designed and scheduled in such a way that it travels through the night time so that guests on board the Deccan Odyssey get to relax in 5-star comforts and arrive fresh the next morning at the next halt of their journey, to explore the destination during the day. Breakfast and dinner is served on board the train while lunch is served at the destination. Only on the final day will lunch be served on the train itself and dinner at the five star deluxe hotel in Nasik.

Tickets for the Deccan Odyssey are priced at a nominal cost of US$ 350 per head (subject to change without prior notice) per day and are all-inclusive, except for the drinks and use of the health spa and any other item(s) of personal nature. Catering and housekeeping on the luxury train Deccan Odyssey have been contracted to a reputed and world famous chain and group of hotels.

The 21-coach Deccan Odyssey luxury train has 13 saloons with 5-star facilities that will accommodate 96 passengers, two restaurants, a bar, conference room, health spa, staff accommodation and two generator cars. Each passenger saloon car comprises of four compartments to accommodate two, making a total of eight to a carriage. All saloons have a common lounge with a flat screen TV and the rooms are fitted with 5-star convenience including attached baths and toilets. The interior design of each coach has been inspired by the site or monument after which it has been named...

The Deccan Odyssey is the latest luxury train journey in the category of the Royal Train Travel and is a week long memorable itinerary across the best of beaches, sea, forts & world heritage cave frescoes in Central India.

The Weekly 7 Nights Luxury Train Deccan Odyssey tour (operational October to April) departs every Wednesday from Bombay & recreates the glorious era of 18th century Peshwa / Maratha rulers of Deccan India.

with an option to book for minimum 3 Night part journey also.


Depart from Mumbai in the afternoon from World Heritage Site of CST Railway Station.(formerly called Victoria Terminus)


Enjoy backwaters & beaches of Ganpatiphule.


Visit impressive sea-island fort of Sindhudurg & enjoy virgin Tarkarli backwaters.


Goa-internationally famous vacation spot for rich & famous.


Pune-Cultural museum & Gandhi Memorial.


Aurangabad Fort & Ellora Cave Frescoes.


Ajanta cave frescoes & Nasik Temples.


Morning arrival back in Mumbai.

Due to local weather conditions, the Deccan Odyssey train tour only operates from October to April. Though the full tour is for 7 Nights, you also have te option to book minimum three nights part tour viz.from Bombay to Goa. You may charter the Deccan Odyssey train Tour exclusively for a group also.

The tour cost Ex. Mumbai includes: stay, travel, meals, excursions costs, packaged water bottles, use of gymnasium and cultural program in Sawantwadi & Aurangabad. Additional cost includes: tobacco, Beverages, video camera fee as applicable, Telephone calls & internet usage, laundry, usage of beauty parlour & health club etc.

The Deccan Odyssey Rail Tour criss-crosses the Deccan Plateau over 2400 km(1500 miles) in Eight days. You can visit each destination of interest in the day time with guides & return to the train in the late afternoon to resume overnight train journey to next destination.

Thus the train takes you through various facets of tourism attractions of Maharashtra ranging from the entire coastline of 720 kms of Maharashtra dotted with beautiful and unspoiled palm-fringed beaches, supplemented by ancient temples, coastal forts and sea forts that remind you of the naval power of the Maratha empire. The coast is also known for its natural beauty and greenery as well as a special kind of folk arts and cuisine, which is predominantly based on seafood and spices locally known as Malvani cuisine. Most of the venues speak for themselves, yet not all visitors are conversant with the language of monuments / places of interest All the dynasties who have ruled in this culturally rich part of central India, have left behind their marks in the forms of monument and heritage sites, the wadas, the palaces, the churches, the temples, the synagogues, the mosques. With 27 wild life sanctuaries, 4 National Parks, numerous religious sites, places of scenic beauty, scores of beaches, thousands of forts and unique culture depicted in its folk arts, the colourful festivals, its cuisine, handicrafts. A tourist will get a glimpse of all these just in seven nights.