Indian Sojourn

Uniquely exhibiting its Midas Touch, the Deccan Odyssey Train Tour in India flaunts royalty, magnificence and re-discovery with excellence. Embark on the bygone era of primacy and romance with the auspicious journeys mapped by the Deccan Odyssey. Modelled on the tourism initiative of 'Palace on Wheels', it now includes the magical destinations of Mumbai, Nashik, Shirdi, Sawai Madhopur, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Vadodara, Kolhapur, Goa, Aurangabad, Tadoba, Ajanta Caves, Little Rann of Kutch, Hampi, Hyderabad and other eminent locations.

Carving its way across the very heart of India, the journey with Deccan Odyssey Train showcases the best sun-kissed beaches of India, exquisite forts and palaces built with indelible accomplishments along with a blend of religious-spiritual aura. The recent addition in the worldly recognised itinerary of Deccan Odyssey includes Spiritual Sahyadri, Soul Quest, Indian Odyssey, Maharashtra Splendour, Indian Sojourn, Indian Soiree, Hidden Treasures of Gujarat, Golden Treasure, Jewels of the Deccan and Maharashtra Wild Trail.

Fondly called as 'India's Blue Train, the Deccan Odyssey includes 21 royally appointed coaches. Along with catering to the guests, these coaches are also utilised for innumerable purposes such as health spa, lounge, conference and dining. One can smell the ambience and feel the touch of the imperial carriages used by the Maharajas.

This 'Blue Limousine on Rolling Wheels,' endows a superlative experience, garnering the dreams of many with a touch of magical reality. So be it a UNESCO world heritage site, palatial residence or the vineyard, all these aforementioned destinations are revealed with a majestic touch.

History

Deccan Odyssey was an initiative of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC). MTDC joined hands with the famous Taj Group of Hotels and created the magnificent Deccan Odyssey. Well equipped with all the modern amenities, this luxury train offers a truly wonderful experience.
Though the Railway Ministry signed a MOU for the luxury train with MTDC in February 2001 but it received a green signal by the ICF (Integral Coach Factory) only in May 2002. The design for the train coaches was finalized in five months. It took another five months to complete their construction. Finally this luxury train started its first journey on January 16th, 2004 from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus(CST)Mumbai.

Tariff

Season 2018-19 (September 2018 to September 2019) Per Cabin per Journey Price for 07 Nights/ 08 Days

For International travellers Only

Occupancy	Deluxe Cabin	Presidential Suite	Description
Single	US$ 6100	US$ 13210	Single Cabin
Double/Twin	US$ 8750	US$ 13210	TWN Sharing Cabin
2 Children	US$ 6565	US$ 6565	In a separate deluxe cabin

For Indian National

Occupancy	Deluxe Cabin	Presidential Suite	Description
Single	INR 427,000	INR 924,700	Single Cabin
Double/Twin	INR 612,500	INR 924,700	TWN Sharing Cabin
2 Children	INR 459,550	INR 459,550	In a separate deluxe cabin

# 5% GST will be extra as applicable.
# Presidential Suite can accommodate upto 3 adults or 2 Adults and 2 children ( One child upto 5 years of age and second child up to 12 years)
# The tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, accommodation, all meals, sightseeing tours, entrance fee
(excluding video camera fee) for monuments & palaces and entertainment.
# Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature.

The above Tariff is subject to change without notice.
Service Tax are subject to change as per the government of India directives.

Reservation / Cancellation - Terms & Conditions

Booking Policy:

• 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 80% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
• For USD bookings: The payable amount in INR should be credited in our account as per the rate of exchange
  (ROE) of the previous day of the date (www.rbi.org.in) of transferring the amount by the agent.

Cancellation Policy:

• No cancellation on cancelling 60 days prior to the departure date.
• Retention of 20% of ticket value on cancelling 59-45 days prior to the departure date.
• Retention of 50% of ticket value on cancelling 44-30 days prior to the departure date.
• Rentention of 100% of ticket value on cancelling 29 days prior to the departure date.

Child Policy:

1. Deccan Odyssey does accommodate children but we ask parents to be mindful of the sophisticated
   adult atmosphere we endeavor to maintain.
   
2. One child up to 5 years of age shall be allowed free of cost in the Deluxe Cabin, subject to sharing of double bed with parents. This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking.
   
3. For families, with a child between 6-12 years of age, or, with two children with one child below 5
   years and another between 6-12 years,
   we recommend the Presidential Suite which has a double bed in the bedroom and can be shared with a child below 5 years and a sofa cum bed in the living room which can accommodate the older child. In this case, the child/children will be accommodated free of cost.
   
4. In case of two children between 6-12 years of age travelling with their parents, you will have to take 2 cabins.
   The first child pays 25% of the adult fare and the second child will have to pay 50% of the adult fare.
5. One of the parents will have to be present with the child / children in the cabin.

No show/ En route termination of tour/amendment:
# No Show - In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel
will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.
# En route termination of tour - In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons,
no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour
shall be treated as forfeited.
# Amendment - Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or
Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to
availability. No refunds are possible and every case will be decided on merits on a case to case
basis. No amendment will be permissible in case of booking of groups or complete train.

Schedule

MONTH	Indian Sojourn 7N/8D
Jan-18	6
Feb-18	27
Mar-18	3, 31
Oct-18	13
Nov 18	10
Dec 18	8
Jan 19	5, 26
Mar 19	2, 30

Facilities

Royal Accommodation

The train offers 21 coaches, out of which 13 are for passengers. These coaches are named after the historical monuments and different sites of Maharashtra. The fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons include 4 cabins with each saloon.

There are 4 Luxury Suite Cabins, 24 Twin Bedded Deluxe Cabins, 5 Double Bedded Cabins,14 Triple Bedded Cabins and 1 Cabin For Physically Challenged. Two-power Generator cars and Three Staff cars for on board staff are also available.

All the saloons are fitted with modern facilities like attached toilets, wall to wall carpeting, running hot and cold water, shower, intercom, channel music and CD/MP3 player.

Attendant

Personal attendants are available to take care of you throughout the journey.

Restaurants

The two restaurants Peshwa I and Peshwa II are there which are tastefully adorned. The restaurants serve you mouth-watering Indian, Continental, Maharashtrian, Goa and Chinese cuisines.

Bar

A well stocked bar, Mumbai High is available where passengers can taste a variety of drinks, both Indian as well as international.

Lounge

Each coach is combined with a well-maintained lounge where passengers can relax and make friends with each other.

Conference Facilities

The conference-cum- business centre with an accommodating capacity of 30 people is available. It has the facilities such as Computers with Internet connectivity, DVD players and television sets.

Shopping

A variety of beautiful handicrafts like paintings, metal ware, furniture, jewellery and fabrics can be purchased from different destinations while on the Journey.

Other Facilities and Services offered

• Luggage Collection
• Arrival kit
• Personal attendant
• Mineral water
• Medical Aid
• Mail Box
• Ayurvedic Body Massage
• Steam bath
• Gymnasium
• Beauty Parlour
• Separate suite cars for smoking
• Library with books, journals, newspapers and magazines
• Money exchange facility/credit cards
• Fax machines
• Cell Phone on demand
• Laundary Services
• Television & Cable Connections
• 24- Hour Room Service
• Business Centre
• PA System/ 6 Channel Music System
• Fully loaded mini pantry in each coach
• Telephone in each saloon
• Television in each coach
• Plasma TV in Lounge Car
• A complimentary bottle of wine courtesy the Deccan Odyssey in all the rooms.
• Toiletries
• Wide collection of classic & non-classics films and music on channel.

Attractions

The conference room of the fascinating train becomes a venue for different cultural programmes held in the evenings. Passengers can enjoy the dance, music and many other cultural programmes reflecting the royal glory of Maharashtra and Goa. These exciting programmes will surely keep you entertained throughout the journey.

Maharashtra represents its rich culture to its visitors in different form of its vibrant music as well as the folk forms like lavnis, gondnals, povadas and bharuds. Many colorful festivals showcases the cultural richness of Maharashtra. On your tour with this luxury train, you get an excellent opportunity to closely see and admire this rich cultural legacy of Maharashtra.