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Deccan Odyssey

This luxury train Tours through the historic kingdom of the Marathas. The Deccan Odyssey is a journey like no other. Cocooned in royal style, Tourers on this luxury train Tour on a weeklong journey across Maharashtra and Goa.

The destinations covered by the Deccan Odyssey are Mumbai, Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora. View historic forts and palaces, marvel at churches and rock cut cave temples, gaze at beautiful beaches and green countryside, as you Tour on the Deccan Odyssey - an unforgettable journey of a lifetime.

Destinations of the Deccan Odyssey

Mumbai:

the financial capital of India, is a cosmopolitan and fast paced city. This historic city, extending along the sea, has grand buildings and is the center of India's commercial film industry. A tour of Mumbai's monuments and sights is a great way to get to know this fascinating country and to begin your tour of India. Gaze in wonder at the majestic Victoria Terminus and the impressive Gateway of India, be bewitched by the beauty of the beaches, tour the Prince of Wales museum and the Bombay Natural History Museum to know more about India's wildlife and browse through the markets for handicraft and textile items, made by master craftsmen.

Ganapatipule:

A well-known place of pilgrimage, Ganapatipule has a serene beach and a 400-year-old temple of Ganesha.

Ratnagiri:

Located on the Maharashtra coast, south of Mumbai, this port is known for its beach and is an important sardine fishery industry.

Sindhudurg This scenic beach is rich in history. It was once the naval base of Shivaji, the great Maratha ruler. The nearby fort and temple are historical monuments well worth seeing.

Goa:

On your Incredible India tour on the Deccan Odyssey luxury train, you can enjoy a halt in Goa. Relax on the beaches, see the waves splash against the shore, enjoy the bracing sea breeze and have a pleasant stay in Goa on your Incredible India Deccan Odyssey tour.

Aurangabad:

This city in the Deccan was once the capital of the Mughal Empire. Renamed by Daulatabad by Mohammed Bin Tughlaq, who made this city his capital, Later Auranzgeb used this city as his base as he battled against the Marathas. You can see the monuments of earlier royal dynasties such as the Satavahanas, Vakatakas, Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas, and the Mughals in Aurangabad.

Ajanta:

The Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 1st century B.C. to the 6th century A.D. These richly decorated caves, with sculptures and frescoes on their inner walls are considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, and are a UNESCO heritage site.

Ellora:

Dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff, not far from Aurangabad, in Maharashtra, are 34 monasteries and temples, extending more than 2 kms. Ellora, with its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, brings the civilization of ancient India to life. Not only is the Ellora complex a unique artistic creation and a technological exploit but, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India. The Ellora caves are a UNESCO heritage site.