Day
01: Arrival in Delhi- Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
Guests gather at the railway station at 2015 hours and complete the
formalities related to check-in and reservations. A traditional
welcome with welcome drink is arranged for the guests and are then
taken to their respected cabins. As guests relax, the train leaves for
the next destination Sawai Madhopur. Dinner and overnight stay
onboard.
Day 02: Sawai Madhopur- Ranthambore National Park
The train reaches Sawai Madhopur, which is mainly popular for
Ranthambore National Park. Have your breakfast and set out for the
game drive. Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most
popular national parks in North India. The park is also a tiger
reserve. Other than tigers you can spot nilgai antelope, chinkara
gazelles, sambhar deer, chital, leopard, crocodile, jungle fowl,
quails, partridges, crested serpent eagle, flycatchers, woodpeckers,
among others. Return to the train for lunch and relax for a while.
Later, proceed for a village tour and interact with locals. After
this, it is time for high-tea at the Sawai Madhopur Lodge, which
served as a royal hunting ground for the erstwhile royal family of
Jaipur. Return to the train as it leaves for Agra. Overnight stay and
dinner onboard.
Day
03: Agra
On the third day of the tour, you luxury train reaches the City of Taj,
Agra. Have your breakfast onboard and proceed to visit Taj Mahal. This
white-marble mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife.
Today it stands as a testimony of true love and magnificent
architecture. Lunch is arranged in a city hotel, after which you visit
Itmad-ud-Daulah (Also known as Baby Taj). This tomb belongs to Ghiyas
Beg and was commissioned by his daughter Nur Jahan, years before the
Taj Mahal. Afterwards explore the popular Agra Fort. Later, you can
shop in the local markets or opt for massages in a spa. Return to the
comforts of the luxury train and stay overnight.
Day 04: Jaipur
Welcome to the Pink City today, the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Once
you have your breakfast, leave for Amer Fort. This is a star
attraction of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with
other Hill Forts of Rajasthan. The fort was built in the 17th century
by Maharaja Mansingh, but its grace and charm don't seem to have
faded. While on the way to Amer Fort, you can stop at other
attractions of Jaipur, such as Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar
Mantar. Hawa Mahal is an iconic spot, with intricately placed windows
that look like a honeycomb. Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site and houses world's largest stone sundial. Lunch is to be arranged
in a city hotel. After lunch, you can either indulge in a spa session
in a city hotel or take a stroll in the colorful markets of Jaipur
which are stocked with handicraft, paintings, bangles, lehenga cholis
and other knick-knacks. Return to the comforts of your luxury train,
have dinner and stay overnight as it leaves for the next destination-
Udaipur.
Day 05: Udaipur
The train arrives in the City of Lakes, Udaipur, on the fifth day of
your tour. Owing to the spectacular backgrounds of the Aravali Range
and scintillating lakes, Udaipur is also known as Venice of the East.
Breakfast is served onboard. First site of the day is City Palace, the
largest complex in Rajasthan with a beautiful Crystal Gallery in it.
Then, take a ferry on the Lake Pichola in order to reach Jagmandir
Palace. This is where lunch is to be served, accompanied with the taps
of Tabla and rhythm of Jal Tarang. The palace dates back to 17th
century and looks upon a brilliant view of the Aravalis. Return to
Deccan Odyssey and relax for some time. After this, take a
heritage-walk through the Old City of Jaipur. Board the train yet
again in the evening. Dinner is served onboard as the train leaves for
Vadodara. Overnight stay onboard.
Day 06: Vadodara
As you reach the Capital of Gaekwads, Vadodara, have your breakfast
and disembark for visiting the Champaner-Pavagadh Archeological Park
(UNESCO World Heritage Site). This is the only unchanged and complete
Islamic city in India that belongs to the Pre-Mughal era. In one of
its attractions (Jami Masjid), a blend of Hindu and Islamic
architecture is seen. Drive back to the train and savor leisure lunch.
Later, visit Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, which in the erstwhile era
served as an educational institute for the children of royal
households. Today, however it has turned into a treasure for an
art-aficionado. Enjoy high tea at the Laxmi Vilas Palace, the royal
residence even today. The palace was built in 1890 and is four times
the size of Buckingham Palace. There also is a collection of old
armory and sculptures made of marble, terracotta and bronze. Treat
your taste-buds with local delicacies and your eyes with the cultural
show. Return onboard as the dinner gets served and the train chugs off
for Aurangabad. Overnight stay onboard.
Day 07: Aurangabad- Ellora Caves
On the seventh day of the tour, you reach Aurangabad, the Mughal city
named after its Great Emperor Aurangzeb. The morning is to be spent at
leisure, so can enjoy an unhurried breakfast session. The train
arrives in Aurangabad as the lunch gets served. Take a scenic drive to
Ellora Caves (UNESCO World Heritage Site). This consists of 30
rock-cut shrines that represent Hindu, Buddhist and Jain forms of art,
dating back to a time between 4th and 5th century AD. Return to the
comforts of luxury train once you are done exploring Ellora Caves.
Enjoy sun-downer at Mumbai-Hi in the evening, followed by dinner.
Overnight stay onboard.
Day 08: Mumbai
The Deccan Odyssey reaches the final leg of its tour, Indian Odyssey,
on the eighth day. The train stations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Railway Station of Mumbai. After
having breakfast onboard, guests disembark and bid farewell to the
Deccan Odyssey. |
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