About This Journey
Overview
The Deccan Odyssey — a joint venture of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and the Ministry of Railways (IRCTC) — was launched in 2004 as a rolling tribute to the royal carriages of the Maratha kings. Its 21 coaches, of which 11 are passenger accommodation, carry guests in four cabin classes — Standard Cabin, Deluxe Cabin, Suite and the Presidential Suite — each with en-suite bathrooms, personal climate control and dedicated butler service. Onboard amenities include two multi-cuisine restaurants, a lounge bar, a conference car, a mini-gymnasium and a spa car, with Wi-Fi and a library for quiet hours. Six signature 07 night / 08 day journeys radiate from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai: the Maharashtra Splendour and Maharashtra Wild Trail loops of the state's caves, vineyards and wildlife; the Indian Odyssey and Indian Sojourn linking Mumbai with Delhi via the Golden Triangle; and the Cultural Odyssey and Heritage Odyssey exploring North India's temples and palaces. The season runs October to March, with pre-scheduled departures and limited cabins per run.
Duration
07 Nights / 08 Days · Six Itineraries
Tour Type
Luxury Rail · Heritage · Wildlife · Cultural
Region
Maharashtra · Goa · Karnataka · Delhi · Rajasthan
UNESCO Sites
Ajanta · Ellora · Hampi · Champaner-Pavagadh · Taj Mahal
Onboard
21 Coaches · 4 Classes · 2 Restaurants · Spa · Gym · Conference
Season
October – March · Pre-booked cabins
Top Experiences
Highlights
Ajanta Caves
The rock-cut Buddhist cave monasteries of Ajanta — painted murals, carved pillars and the story of Buddhism told in stone, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Ellora Caves
The Kailasa temple and 34 Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cave shrines carved from the Charanandri hills — the greatest rock-cut architecture in India
Goa — Beaches & Old Goa
The palm-lined beaches of Goa and the whitewashed churches of Old Goa — Portuguese heritage on the Arabian Sea coast
Hampi — Ruins of an Empire
The boulder-strewn ruins of the Vijayanagara capital — the stone chariot, Lotus Mahal and Virupaksha temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Wildlife — Pench & Tadoba
Jeep safaris in Pench and Tadoba-Andhari — Maharashtra's finest tiger reserves, home to the Bengal tiger, leopards and wild dogs
The Golden Triangle & Taj Mahal
Jaipur's Amber Fort, Udaipur's lakes, Jodhpur's Mehrangarh, Ranthambore's tigers and the Taj Mahal at Agra on the north-bound journeys
Visual Journey
The Deccan Odyssey at a Glance
What's Covered
Includes / Excludes
✓ Included
- Accommodation in your chosen cabin class — Standard, Deluxe, Suite or Presidential Suite
- All meals — breakfast, lunch & dinner served in the two onboard restaurants
- Afternoon high tea, evening canapés & onboard entertainment
- Complimentary mineral water, tea & coffee throughout the journey
- Sightseeing excursions with expert English-speaking guides
- Entrance fees, jeep safaris at Pench/Tadoba & cultural performances
- Porterage at stations, welcome receptions & butler service in your cabin
- Pre/post hotel stays & airport transfers arranged on request
✕ Not Included
- Airfare / rail transfers to the boarding stations
- Alcoholic beverages (except in Suite & Presidential Suite)
- Optional spa treatments
- Laundry, telephone & other personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities & tips
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Day by Day
The Six Journeys
Tour01
Indian Odyssey Journey
07 Nights / 08 Days · Delhi to Mumbai
Delhi · Ranthambore · Agra · Jaipur · Udaipur · Vadodara · Aurangabad · Mumbai
- Day 1 — Delhi: Board at Delhi; welcome ceremony and dinner on board as the train sets out south.
- Day 2 — Sawai Madhopur: Early-morning jeep safari at Ranthambore National Park in search of the Bengal tiger.
- Day 3 — Agra: The Taj Mahal at sunrise and the Agra Fort; rejoin the train for Jaipur.
- Day 4 — Jaipur: Amber Fort, the City Palace and the bazaars of the Pink City; evening at leisure.
- Day 5 — Udaipur: Boat ride on Lake Pichola, the City Palace and Jag Mandir island palace.
- Day 6 — Vadodara: Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park — palaces, mosques and fortifications (UNESCO).
- Day 7 — Aurangabad: The rock-cut Ellora Caves with the colossal Kailasa temple (UNESCO).
- Day 8 — Mumbai: Arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus; journey concludes.
Tour02
Indian Sojourn Journey
07 Nights / 08 Days · Mumbai to Delhi
Mumbai · Vadodara · Udaipur · Jodhpur · Agra · Ranthambore · Jaipur · Delhi
- Day 1 — Mumbai: Board at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus; dinner on board heading north.
- Day 2 — Vadodara: Visit Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park and the royal palaces of Vadodara.
- Day 3 — Udaipur: City Palace, Lake Pichola boat ride to Jag Mandir, and lakeside ghats.
- Day 4 — Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and the blue old city of Jodhpur.
- Day 5 — Agra: The Taj Mahal at sunrise and Agra Fort; proceed towards Ranthambore.
- Day 6 — Sawai Madhopur: Morning jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park.
- Day 7 — Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Pink City shopping.
- Day 8 — Delhi: Arrive at Delhi; journey concludes.
Tour03
Maharashtra Splendour
07 Nights / 08 Days · Mumbai to Mumbai
Mumbai · Nashik · Aurangabad · Ajanta · Kolhapur · Goa · Sindhudurg · Mumbai
- Day 1 — Mumbai: Board at CSMT; welcome dinner on board.
- Day 2 — Nashik: The ghats of Nashik, Trimbakeshwar temple and the vineyards of the wine capital of India.
- Day 3 — Aurangabad: The Ellora Caves — Kailasa temple, Buddhist halls and Jain shrines (UNESCO).
- Day 4 — Ajanta: The painted cave monasteries of Ajanta (UNESCO); evening at leisure in Aurangabad.
- Day 5 — Kolhapur: Mahalakshmi Temple, the New Palace and Kolhapuri craftsmanship.
- Day 6 — Goa: Old Goa's churches, Panjim's Latin Quarter and the beaches of the coast.
- Day 7 — Sindhudurg: Coastal forts and beaches of the Konkan, including Sindhudurg Fort.
- Day 8 — Mumbai: Return to CSMT; journey concludes.
Tour04
Cultural Odyssey
07 Nights / 08 Days · Delhi to Delhi
Delhi · Ranthambore · Agra · Jaipur · Khajuraho · Varanasi · Lucknow · Delhi
- Day 1 — Delhi: Board at Delhi; dinner on board.
- Day 2 — Sawai Madhopur: Ranthambore National Park jeep safari for tigers.
- Day 3 — Agra: Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort and the crafts of the Mughal city.
- Day 4 — Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.
- Day 5 — Khajuraho: The UNESCO Western Group of Khajuraho temples and their celebrated sculpture.
- Day 6 — Varanasi: Sarnath's stupas, the silk weavers, and the fire-lit Ganga Aarti on the ghats.
- Day 7 — Lucknow: Heritage walk through the Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza and Chota Imambara.
- Day 8 — Delhi: Return to Delhi; journey concludes.
Tour05
Heritage Odyssey
07 Nights / 08 Days · Delhi to Delhi
Delhi · Agra · Ranthambore · Jaipur · Udaipur · Jodhpur · Vadodara · Delhi
- Day 1 — Delhi: Board at Delhi; dinner on board.
- Day 2 — Agra: Taj Mahal at sunrise and the Agra Fort.
- Day 3 — Sawai Madhopur: Morning safari in Ranthambore National Park.
- Day 4 — Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace and the Pink City bazaars.
- Day 5 — Udaipur: Lake Pichola cruise, City Palace and Jag Mandir.
- Day 6 — Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and the blue city.
- Day 7 — Vadodara: Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (UNESCO) and Lakshmi Vilas Palace.
- Day 8 — Delhi: Return to Delhi; journey concludes.
Tour06
Maharashtra Wild Trail
07 Nights / 08 Days · Mumbai to Mumbai
Mumbai · Nashik · Aurangabad · Pench · Tadoba · Ajanta · Nashik · Mumbai
- Day 1 — Mumbai: Board at CSMT; dinner on board.
- Day 2 — Nashik: Trimbakeshwar, the Godavari ghats and the vineyards of Nashik.
- Day 3 — Aurangabad: The rock-cut Ellora Caves and the Bibi Ka Maqbara.
- Day 4 — Pench: Morning and evening jeep safaris in Pench Tiger Reserve, the land of the Jungle Book.
- Day 5 — Tadoba: Full-day safaris in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve — Maharashtra's oldest tiger reserve.
- Day 6 — Ajanta: The painted cave monasteries of Ajanta (UNESCO).
- Day 7 — Nashik: Leisure and local sightseeing before the return run.
- Day 8 — Mumbai: Return to CSMT; journey concludes.
Onboard Stays
Choose Your Cabin Class
Standard Cabin
Classic comfort
Twin or double berth, en-suite bathroom, personal climate control
Twin or double berth, en-suite bathroom, personal climate control
Deluxe Cabin
Extra space & style
Deeper cabins with a sofa area and larger picture windows
Deeper cabins with a sofa area and larger picture windows
Suite
Separate living & sleeping
In-cabin dining service, premium amenities and butler attention
In-cabin dining service, premium amenities and butler attention
Presidential Suite
The pinnacle of Indian rail
The largest suites with a luxurious bath and personal butler
The largest suites with a luxurious bath and personal butler
We will arrange and confirm your cabin class and berths as per the trip and budget — cabins are not fixed and can be customised to your preference. Contact us for details
Good to Know
FAQs
Which journeys does the Deccan Odyssey run?
- This page covers the six signature 07 night / 08 day journeys: Indian Odyssey (Delhi–Mumbai), Indian Sojourn (Mumbai–Delhi), Maharashtra Splendour (Mumbai loop), Cultural Odyssey (Delhi loop), Heritage Odyssey (Delhi loop) and Maharashtra Wild Trail (Mumbai wildlife loop).
What cabin classes are available?
- The train carries 21 coaches across four cabin categories — Standard Cabin, Deluxe Cabin, Suite and the exclusive Presidential Suite — each with an en-suite bathroom and personal climate control.
When does the train operate?
- The season runs October to March each year with pre-scheduled departures and limited cabins per run — early booking is recommended, especially for Suites and the Presidential Suite.
Are meals and beverages included?
- Yes — all meals are served in the two onboard restaurants, with afternoon high tea and evening canapés. Selected beverages are included in the Suite and Presidential Suite categories.
How do I book my journey?
- Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred journey, travel dates and cabin class — we will handle the reservation, pre/post hotel stays, transfers and any special requests, and confirm availability for your dates.
Where the Rails Run
The Deccan Network