The luxury train, Deccan Odyssey explores the western Deccan region in its eight day trail. Beginning from Mumbai, the rail tour moves through rural farms of Ratnagiri and Konkan villages. Then, the journey trails further to Goa, its beaches and Portuguese character. The next major halt is in cool Maratha city - Pune. After that, the major station departure belongs to Daulatabad which is near Ellora Caves and Bibi ka Makbara, the replica to Taj Mahal. Next day, the tour moves towards the better half of Ellora, Ajanta Caves.

Day 01 (Wed) : Depart Bombay – Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train
Board "Deccan Odyssey" from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the train departs at 16:40 hrs. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 02 (Thu) : Ratnagiri – Ganapatiphule – Jaigadh
Morning - Alight at Ratnagiri Railway Station. Departure by AC bus for Ratnagiri Town excursion. Over view of Thibaw Palace. The next stop is Bhatye view point to watch scenic beauty of Bhatye coast. Pass through the landmarks of town, local markets. Proceed to Ganapatipule Beach. Ratnagiri is a land of Alphonso mango. On way visit to see Mango, Cashew Nut, Mud Apple and Coconut plantation. Lunch & free time at Ganapatiphule beach resort. Noon (Optional): Tuk-Tuk ride in and around Malgund a small typical coastal village and the native place of the famous poet, Keshav Sut. Visit to memorial of poet; see traditional houses. Late in the afternoon proceed to Jaigadh Jetty for backwater cruise around the 17th century historical fort Jaigadh and Konkan villages alongside of the fort. Board the bus for Ratnagiri railway station. Arrive in Train. Dinner onboard.

Day 03 (Fri) : Sindhudurg – Tarkarli Backwaters – Sawantwadi
Morning - Alight at the Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station. Departure by AC Bus to Malvan Jetty to witness Sindhudurg the Ocean Fort & one time naval base of Maratha empire. >From jetty proceed to Tarkarli beach resort. Lunch & free time at Tarkarli beach resort. Next, romantic Back Water Cruise through the Tarkarli creek up to Walaval Jetty. Visit to ancient village temple of Laxmi Narayana, followed by visit to Sawantwadi town by A.C bus to witness fabulous lacquer handicrafts, paintings and furniture at the "Shilpagrama" the art & craft centre in the town. Watch cultural programme performed by local artist. Late in the evening board the train at Sawantwadi railway station. Dinner on board.

Day 04 (Sat) : Goa
Morning arrival at Karmali - Goa. The most frequented tourist spots in India. Board the bus to reach Old Goa to witness; the ruins of St. Augustine Church once largest cathedral in Goa. Basilica of Bom Jesus, this is 16th Century Church, the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier is enshrined here. Se Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis of Assissi that began as a mosque but now is an archaeological museum for Goan antiques. Visit to Fontanhas the Latin quarters at Panjim. Departure to Hotel. Lunch & Free time on the beach. Evening board the train from Madgaon railway station.
Dinner on board.

Day 05 (Sun) : Kolhapur – Pune
Morning - Arrival at Kolhapur City, known as Karveer or Dakshin Kashi of Maharashtra. Board the bus to visit; New Palace, a royal palace partly converted into museum. Leisure time till evening. Evening arrive at Pune. Board the bus to visit Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, houses variety of artifacts of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries. Board the train from Pune railway station. Dinner on board.

Day 06 (Mon) : Aurangabad – Ellora Caves
Morning Arrival at Daulatabad station. Proceed by road to visit; Majestic fort Daulatabad. Next stop is Ellora caves, a World Heritage site, having 34 cave temples dedicated to three different religion - Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism. Lunch & free time. After lunch move on to see; Bibi-ka-Maqbara, a replica of Taj Mahal is a grand piece of Moghul architecture. Optional: Back to train. Free time for shopping Paithani, Himroo, Bidriwork from showrooms for a perfect memorabilia. Evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station. Dinner on board.

Day 07 (Tue) : Jalgaon – Ajanta Caves – Nasik
Morning - Arrival at Jalgaon railway station. Board the bus to reach Ajanta Caves. At noon board train at Jalgaon railway station. Proceed to Nashik. Lunch on – board. Leisure Time onboard till evening. Alight at Nashik Road railway station to board the bus for departure to Panchawati Ghat a holy place known for Kumbh Mela. Next, visit to Kala Ram Temple built in 1794. Evening board the train at Nasik railway station. Farewell dinner on-board.

Day 08 (Wed) : Mumbai
Morning - Arrival at CST - at around 07.30 hrs.

Sl. No	Month	Dates
1.	Dec-12	12, 19, 26
2.	Jan-13	2, 9, 16
3.	Apr-13	17

Deccan Odyssey - 2012-2013
Tariff per person per night
Tour Itinerary : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Departure : Every Wednesday

Destination Covered :
Mumbai > Sindhudurg > Tarkarli > Goa/Vasco > Kolhapur > Daulatabad > Ajanta > Nashik > Mumbai

	September 2012 & April 2012 & April 2013	October 2012 to March 2013
Occupancy Type	Amount in US$	Amount in US$
Single Occupancy	US$ 500	US$ 650
Double Occupancy	US$ 390	US$ 500
Triple Occupancy	US$ 315	US$ 425
Presidential Suite
Single Occupancy	US$ 750	US$ 950
Double Occupancy	US$ 650	US$ 800
Extra Occupancy	US$ 300	US$ 370

Note :
» 50% of tariff for children between 5 years and 12 years of age.
» Service tax @2.58% extra as applicable.
» There will be a 10% surcharge levied on the tariff for the trips falling during Christmas and New Year.

Any leg of minimum of 2 nights subject to availability will be given at the above-mentioned rates.
Thus Mumbai-Goa (2 nights) checkout at Goa after breakfast and Goa-Mumbai (5 nights) sector will be sold as available segments to clients.
If the client undertakes the day sightseeing programme at Goa & Mumbai, an extra $ 130 USD per person plus applicable service tax will be charged. This charge includes car, guide, entrance fees, and lunch deluxe restaurant.

Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel and accommodation, catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments and palaces and cultural entertainment.

Tariff does not include liquor, laundry, video camera and other item of personal nature.

Booking Policy :
a) In case of FITs:-
» 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
» Remaining 80% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure of the tour.

b) In case of Group and Charter:-
» 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
» Remaining 50% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure of the tour.

Cancellation Policy :
a) In case of FITs:-
» 5% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
» 20% of ticket value between 30 to 59 days prior to departure.
» 50% of ticket value between 15-29 days prior to departure.
» 100% of ticket value 14 or less days prior to the departure.

b) In case of Group and Charter:-
» 10% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
» 100% of ticket value between 0 to 59 days prior to departure.

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 be decided on merits on a case to case basis.