Deccan Odyssey is for the luxury and the culture lovers in India

Designed to travel across the enchanting Deccan region of India, a journey aboard the Deccan Odyssey is a dream come true for many. Not just because it is one of the luxury trains in India, it is also because this luxury train enables one to get an insight into the varied heritage of the place and also a glimpse of the traditional Indian hospitality. A sojourn aboard the Deccan Odyssey is a must for all travelers wanting to taste a slice of the western Indian heritage. Before we talk about the destinations and the facilities that are available with the Deccan Odyssey, let us get introduced to the train itself!

Deccan Odyssey is the brain child of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways.  Designed on the lines of Palace on Wheels, another luxury train that travels across Rajasthan; Deccan Odyssey is already being compared to distinguished trains such as the Blue Train of South Africa and The Orient Express of Europe. The  electric blue exteriors of the train clearly signifies royalty and just hint  towards the regal experience that wait to dawn on the guests aboard the train.

When it comes to destinations, this train simply rules the roost. Some of the most visited locales of the sub continent are covered by the train and this facilitates guests to enjoy newer perspectives of exploring the beauty of these destinations. The foremost royal train destinations are Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, and Nashik. Each a jewel of west India, visiting these destinations would make it possible for the guests to explore some of the most contemporary cities that still have a medieval soul breathing in them. The cities offer a landscape variation. While Mumbai is a metropolitan city, Sindhudurg is best known for its sea forts and beaches. Kolhapur is famous for its cultural repertoire and Aurangabad is fondly frequented for the ancient cave-wonders nestled in its near vicinity – Ajanta and Ellora. Thus one can see that a colorful plethora of attractions and locations wait to enthrall guests aboard this luxury train journey.

Other than the destinations; Deccan Odyssey also offers a range of facilities that make the 7-night journey very comfortable and pleasant for the passengers. 11 air-conditioned deluxe saloons for  accommodating guests, 2 cabins housing the in house restaurants – Peshwa I and  Peshwa II, an elegantly appointed cabin for the bar, and separate cabins that  house the gym and conference saloon of the train – these and several other  facilities make the luxury train in India tour complete.

Full capacity of the train can accommodate 96 passengers at one time, with each given personalized attention and care, aboard the train. The itinerary of this train has been so designed that most parts of the traveling is done at night and days are reserved specifically for sightseeing. Therefore during the day, explore the beauty of the attractions and at night discover the amenities of the train! And yes, do not forget to take back home the group photograph provided to you by the Deccan Odyssey as a memento reminding you of your fabulous train sojourn in India.