Thursday 21 June 2012

India’s Railway Heritage – Deccan Odyssey


Deccan OdysseyThe Deccan Odyssey train ride is the most luxurious way to travel and experience the Deccan plateau. If the ‘Royal Rajasthan On wheels’ is a gem for travel across Rajasthan and Agra tour, Deccan Odyssey is regarded yet another jewel of the Indian Railways offering a extraordinarily luxurious travel experience across Maharashtra and Goa.
Deccan OdysseyDeccan OdysseyThe Deccan Odyssey transports its guests on an unforgettable sojourn of a land shining in legions grandeur – serene beaches, magnificent forts & palaces, and experiencing heavenly tales etched in colossal rocks. The Deccan Odyssey train ride journeys through the most popular and charming tourist destinations of Maharashtra and Goa.
Ganapatipule TempleRatnagiri BeachTarkali BeachAjanta CavesThis magnificent train journey starts and ends at Mumbai, which is the boarding station and travels through Jaigadh, Ganapatipule, Ratnagiri and Bhatye Beachs,  Sindhudurg Nagari, Tarkali, Sawantwadi, Verna, Pune, Aurangabad and Ajanta Caves / Nasik.
It is a seven days round trip starting on Wednesday from Mumbai. The seasonal tours are also operated every year between October to April month.
Suite - Deccan OdysseyDeccan OdysseyDeccan OdysseyDeccan OdysseyThe Deccan Odyssey rail has 21 coaches out of which 11 are passenger ccabins with 4 coups each. There are two types of cabins – the Deluxe Cabins and the Presidential Suite. There are 2 Presidential Suite Cars with 2 coupes each car. The train also has a conference car (can be redesigned as dance floor in the night) and two restaurant cars. There is also a lounge/bar car and one surprising addition is a Spa Car. Apart from the above there are generator cars with luggage store and staff car or spare car. A well stocked bar serves wine, liquor and spirits of Indian and International Brands, to keep you in `high spirits’.
So, come aborad the Deccan Odyssey and experience a week of luxury and some of the most amazing landscapes in the deccan.

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