The Deccan Odyssey comprises 21 coaches, each designed with a different royal era in mind. 11 coaches provide the comfortable accommodation, the remainder being used for dining rooms, lounges and conference car among other things.
The guest room cabins all have en suite bathrooms, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and characterful touches which remind you that you're traveling onboard one of India's most luxurious trains. After a day exploring, the guest rooms are perfect for a good night's sleep and elsewhere, the spa and multi-cuisine restaurant offer space to unwind and get to know your fellow guests.
OUR OPINION:
This luxurious train is a fantastic way to explore parts of India that are otherwise hard to reach. The service is fantastic and the food superb.
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Rooms
There are 40 cabins in total onboard; 36 Deluxe and four Presidential Suites. Cabins have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a safe, television and dressing gowns/slippers for guests. Mobile phones are provided in every cabin, pre-loaded with staff鈥檚 numbers and ear plugs as well as eye masks complete the thoughtful touches. Cabins are comfortable and characterful, maintained and cleaned to a very high standard. Presidential Suites have two bathrooms and a sitting area, which can be converted to accommodate children.
Location
There is a choice of six different eight-day itineraries with the Deccan Odyssey, departing from both Delhi and Mumbai. Your specialist will be able to help you decide which might be best for your interests. The tours are: Indian Odyssey, Maharashtra Splendour, Jewels of the Deccan, Hidden Treasures of Gujarat, Indian Sojourn and Maharashtra Wild Trail.
Food and drink
The exceptional food served on the Deccan Odyssey is one of its strengths. There are two restaurants, both offering multiple options at each course. Soup is often one of the starters and choices for main courses include Thali dishes and Western options as well as both Western and traditional Indian desserts. Vegetarians are well catered for too. Soft drinks are complimentary throughout your stay.
Facilities and activities
Shared, guided excursions take place in each destination; guests are split into groups of around 20-25 people depending on the occupancy of the train. Whether exploring a city, searching for tigers in a national park or enjoying local markets, guests are accompanied by one of the train’s friendly, experienced guides who have good spoken English. Private guides can be booked in advance for specific days (at extra cost) and guests in Presidential Suites have private excursions throughout. Bottled water and hand wipes are always provided and umbrellas are available to provide protection from the sun. There is also a spa onboard to unwind and each guest is offered a complimentary 30-minute massage.
Tour ideas in Mumbai
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Deccan Odyssey as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Elephanta Island & Mumbai City Tour ![Elephanta Island, Mumbai]()
Elephanta Island & Mumbai City Tour
Elephanta Island & Mumbai City Tour
You take the launch from the Gateway of India to the caves on Elephanta Island, which date from around the 7th century. During the previous few centuries the Gupta Empire had been at its height, literature and the arts had flourished and it is thought that the initial impetus for the creation of the caves was derived from this.
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Mumbai and nearby places
- Aurangabad 278 kilometers away
- Sasan Gir National Park 324 kilometers away
- Bijapur 389 kilometers away
- Goa 417 kilometers away
- Ahmedabad 447 kilometers away
- Maheshwar 453 kilometers away
- Badami 458 kilometers away
- Gulbarga 461 kilometers away
- Little Rann of Kutch National Park 497 kilometers away
- Gokarna 521 kilometers away