Deccan Odyssey –Indian Odyssey Journey

Enjoy a traditional welcome as you arrive at Delhi. A representative of Travelsite India would escort you and help you in the check in formalities. Stay at the train as it leaves for its destination to Sawai Madhopur. Dine and stay at the luxury train for the night.

As the train reaches Sawai Madhopur, have your breakfast and then disembark from the luxury train to enjoy a game drive to the Ranthambhore National Park. The park is a very big tiger reserve and is one of the most popular national parks of India. As you move through the park you will spot various animals and wild fauna such as nilgai antelope, chinkara gazelles, sambhar deer, chital, leopard, crocodile, jungle fowl, quails, partridges, crested serpent eagles and woodpeckers etc. After the excursion return to the train for lunch and take rest for a while. We will then take you for tea at the Sawai Madhpur lodge. This lodge was the hunting ground for the royal family of Jaipur in the past. After that you can retire to the train and relax as the Deccan Odyssey proceeds to Agra. Stay at the train for the night.

The Deccan Odyssey today reaches the city of Love – Agra. The city which is home to the greatest symbol of love – The Taj Mahal, was once the capital of the erstwhile Mughal Empire. Disembark from your luxurious abode as you have your breakfast and witness the white marble wonder – The Taj Mahal, one of the UNESCO world heritage site. Thereafter, go for lunch at the city hotel and after that visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula which is also famously known as the Baby Taj because of the striking similarities between the architecture of the two. The tomb made in the memory of Ghiyas Beg, was built by Nur Jahan. Later, you will visit the Agra fort, a structure built in Red Sandstone. You can go for shopping in the local markets and buy souvenirs or return to the luxury abode and enjoy a spa massage. Return to the train and stay for the night.

Disembark your luxury train as you reach the Pink City of Jaipur. Now as you have your breakfast we would move to visit the Amer Fort, which is the most famous attraction of Jaipur and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort is as old as the 17th century and was built by the efforts of Maharaja Mansingh. We would also visit other attractions of the place as we go about and visit the Hawa Mahal, City Palace and the Jantar Mantar. The Hawa Mahal, also known as the Wind palace is famous for its archeology – the famous small windows or the Jharokhas keep the palace amazingly cool as the temperature outside might be very high. The Jantar manta is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, have lunch and retire to the train and have luxurious spa sessions. Stay at the train for the night.

The trains now arrives at the City of Lakes - Udaipur and as you have your breakfast, disembark from your heavenly abode as you go about visiting place in Udaipur such as the City Palace. The City Palace is one of the most beautiful and grand structure in Rajasthan. Visit the Crystal gallery within the Palace. Then we would pay a visit to the Lake Pichola on a ferry and reach the Jagmandir Palace. You would here have a royal lunch as you stay here and enjoy the beauty of the palace. You would also enjoy the ethnic performance of professional who would play Tabla and Jal Tarang for you. Retire to your train the Deccan Odyssey as you have your evening snacks and then take a heritage walk at the streets of Udaipur. Board the train again and relax. Stay at the Deccan Odyssey and stay for the night.

The train today reaches the city of Vadodra. Have your breakfast as you disembark from the train and visit the Champaner – Pavagadh Archeological Park, one of the most famous attractions of the place and also a world UNESCO heritage site. Vadodra, the city which is in true essence a Mughal City as it has retained the culture until now. Witness the amalgamation of Hindu and Islamic architecture as you visit the Jami Masjid. Retire to the luxury train and have lunch. Thereafter, we would visit the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum. Visit the museum and witness various art forms in a place. Now we would take you to Lakshmi Vilas Palace as you have your tea there. Enjoy the cultural show here and return to the Deccan Odyssey as the train proceeds on to its trail and relax.

Today as the Deccan Odyssey reaches Aurangabad, a city named after the Emperor Aurangzeb, you would have your breakfast on board. Disembark the train as you go about and pay a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Ellora Caves and witness the 30 rock cut shrines that represents Hindu Jain and Buddhist faith. These caves date back to 4th and 5th century AD. Return to the hotel for your luxurious meal and stay there as the train takes its route to the last destination.

Now the Deccan Odyssey reaches the Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus as this is the last day of your luxury train trivia. Disembark the train at the railway station and proceed to the airport and book a flight to your home country. Your service with Travelsite India ends here.