The Deccan Odyssey luxury train tour of India is a week long lifetime journey to few of the most interesting locations like Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratangiri, Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Sawantwadi, Goa, Kolhapur, Pune, Aurangabad, Ajanta & Ellora Caves, Nashik and Mumbai. This luxurious train operates every year from the month of September till April on every Wednesday. It is the train that takes you through various facets of tourism attractions 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.

Day 01 : Wednesday Departure at 1640 from Mumbai
Today you will start your lifetime journey from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai on Deccan Odyssey luxury train of India. The Deccan Odyssey luxury train starts at 1640 from Mumbai and the meal and night stay will be on board the luxury train.

Day 02 : Thursday Jaigad, Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri
The First destination of Deccan Odyssey luxury train is Bhoke Railway station over where you can explore Jaigad, Ganapatipule and Ratnagiri .
After the breakfast board the air conditioned coach to reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty for Back Water Cruise up to historical fort Jaigad.
Board the bus to explore finest beach along the Konkan coast. Free time & lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort. Noon board the bus for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town.
Visit to Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazar. Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station. The train leaves for Sindhudurg. Dinner and night on board Deccan Odyssey train .

Day 03 : Friday Sindhudurg and Tarkali
Upon arrival at Sindhudurg railway station in the morning have your breakfast & then board air conditioned coach to Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg Sea Fort. From jetty proceed to Tarkarli beach resort for lunch & free time.
After lunch Back Water Cruise through the Tarkarli creek up to Kalse Jetty followed by visit to Sawantwadi town by bus to witness fabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the “Shilpagrama” in the town.
Late in the evening board the train at Sawantwadi railway station and proceed to Goa on your Deccan Odyssey luxury train.

Day 04 : Saturday Goa
Today morning train arrives in Goa. This is the most frequented tourist spot and the finest beach destination in India. In Goa whole day you can enjoy Beaches and can visit the beautiful Old Churches, Portuguese style houses and market of Panjim. Lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort and then visit the Dona Paulo & 250 years old house. In evening board the train from Madgaon railway station. Dinner and stay on board the luxury train Deccan Odyssey.

Day 05 : Sunday Kohlapur and Pune
Today morning - arrival at Kolhapur City, known as Karveer or Dakshin Kashi of Maharashtra. Situated on the banks of river Panchaganga.
Board the air conditioned coach to visit New Palace, a royal palace partly converted into museum, Bhawani Mandap (The Town Hall) witness traditional Martial Art locally known as "Mardani Khel", An exquisitely carved Mahalaxmi Temple a temple of goddess Ambabai visited by millions pilgrims, Shalini Palace built of intricately carved black stone & Italian Marble stands on the west side of lake Rankala, watch cultural programme and visit handicraft stalls for perfect memorabilia.
At noon board the train at Kolhapur station to depart for Pune. Lunch onboard. Leisure time till evening. Evening arrive at Pune. Board the air conditioned coach to visit Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries. Board the train from Pune railway station and proceed to Aurangabad. Dinner and stay onboard Deccan Odyssey train.

Day 06 : Monday Arrival 0830 hrs at Aurangabad. Departure at 1800 hrs to Jalgaon.
Today morning you will be welcomed at Aurangabad the place of world heritage site. It is the place having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religions- Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism known as Ellora caves. Firstly visit the Ellora caves then enjoy your lunch followed by cultural programe at Hotel Taj.
Post lunch visit to Shivaji Museum which showcase weapons and antiques from the great Maratha Empire. Also visit Aurangabad Caves No. 7 & 8 and Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of world renowned Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Mughal architecture.
Spend your free time in shopping Paithani, Himroo, and Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect memorabilia.
Late in the evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station and leave to Jalgaon. Dinner and night stay on board Deccan Odyssey train.

Day 07 : Tuesday Jalgaon and Nasik
Arrive Jalgaon station early in the morning and after taking your breakfast on board.Later board a luxury of coach to T Junction. After the drive of few kilometers you will find yourself surrounded by dramatic views of the Waghora valley where the Ajanta Caves are located. Older than the Ellora caves (200 BC to 650 AD) they are also cut from the volcanic lava of the Deccan Trap in a steep crescent shaped hillside. Later board the train and depart to Nasik where you enjoy the view of Panchwati Ghats. Later depart with Deccan
Odyssey train to Mumbai.