The Indian Odyssey

A route that includes Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore), which is ideal for spotting the Bengal tiger in its natural habitat. The Indian Odyssey is a luxurious 7-night, 8-day journey aboard the Deccan Odyssey train, traversing some of India's most iconic destinations. This itinerary offers a blend of cultural heritage, wildlife adventures, and architectural marvels.

Itineraries

Itinerary Overview

  • Evening departure from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station.
  • Traditional welcome and check-in onboard.
  • Dinner and overnight journey to Sawai Madhopur.

  • Morning arrival in Sawai Madhopur.
  • Early morning safari in Ranthambore National Park, renowned for its tiger population.
  • Return to the train for breakfast.
  • Leisure time or optional village safari.
  • Lunch onboard.
  • Evening wildlife film screening or relaxation.
  • Dinner and overnight stay onboard.

  • Morning arrival in Agra.
  • Visit the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Explore Agra Fort, a Mughal architectural masterpiece.
  • Lunch at a city hotel.
  • Optional shopping or visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb.
  • Dinner and overnight journey to Jaipur.

  • Morning arrival in Jaipur.
  • Visit Amber Fort, known for its artistic Hindu architecture.
  • Elephant ride or jeep ride to the fort.
  • Lunch at a city hotel.
  • Explore City Palace and Jantar Mantar observatory.
  • Optional shopping or spa session.
  • Dinner and overnight journey to Udaipur.

  • Morning arrival in Udaipur, the "City of Lakes."
  • Boat ride on Lake Pichola, visiting Jag Mandir.
  • Explore City Palace, overlooking the lake.
  • Lunch at a heritage hotel.
  • Visit Saheliyon ki Bari (Garden of Maids).
  • Dinner and overnight journey to Vadodara.

  • Morning arrival in Vadodara.
  • Visit Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Explore Jama Masjid.
  • Lunch onboard.
  • Visit Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum.
  • High tea at Laxmi Vilas Palace, with a cultural performance.
  • Dinner and overnight journey to Aurangabad.

  • Morning arrival in Aurangabad.
  • Scenic drive to Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Explore rock-cut temples and monasteries.
  • Lunch onboard.
  • Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara, resembling the Taj Mahal.
  • Dinner and overnight journey to Mumbai.

  • Morning arrival in Mumbai.
  • Breakfast onboard.
  • Disembark at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
  • Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey.