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Introduction
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AN
INTRODUCTION
The
Deccan Odyssey is a joint venture
between the Indian Railways and the
Government of Maharashtra
represented by the Maharashtra
Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)
following a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) of February 7,
2001. Prime Minister Atal Bihari
Vajpayee flagged off this beauty on
January 16, 2004 at the Chhatrapati
Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai. The
train showcases the tourism assets
of Maharashtra, the grandeur of
Konkan coast, the art, the culture,
the heritage of Maharashtra as well
as local arts, crafts and cuisine of
the state during the journey. It
will take 80 passengers on a tour of
the Konkan region, including Goa,
and northwestern Maharashtra. It
will halt at Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg,
Goa, Pune, Aurangabad, (for Ajanta
and Ellora) and Nashik. On the
itinerary will be visits to forts,
other historical places, museums,
beaches and boat rides in the
backwaters.
As the wind whispers through the
halo of legends crowning the land of
the mighty Marathas, a lone majestic
whistle blows its salutation of
honour as it gracefully traverses
this land of fantastic fantasy.
Welcome to the mesmerizing
Maharashtra experience aboard the
luxurious Deccan Odyssey. The
weeklong Deccan Odyssey tour
includes several exotic destinations
covering the vast expanse of
Maharashtra and a pinch of Goa.
Experience the finest and the best
of train journeys of the world. The
Deccan Odyssey is much more than a
mere luxury train cruise. It's a
'classical odyssey' of time beyond
the realms of the present. Welcome
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THE
ITINERARY
Day 1
Wednesday |
Departure Mumbai In the
evening depart from CST
Terminus.
`Wine and dine in the
luxurious comforts of this
train and whistle off on
your royal voyage. |
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Day 2
Thursday |
Jaigadh-Ganapatipule-Ratangiri
Morning arrival at Bhoke
railway station. Reach Rai
Bhatgaon Jetty by a/c bus
for Backwater Cruise up to
the historical Jaigad Fort.
Thereafter travel by road to
Ganapatipule. Free time &
lunch at Ganapatipule beach
resort. Noon board the bus
for sight seeing tour of
Ratnagiri town. Visit the
Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya
Tilak Smarak and free time
in Ratnagiri Bazar. Board
the train at Ratnagiri
railway station. |
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Day 3
Friday
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Sindhudurg-Tarkarli-Sawantwadi
Morning arrival at
Sindhudurg Nagari railway
station. Departure by a/c
bus to Malvan Jetty to see
the Sindhudurg Sea Fort.
From jetty proceed to
Tarkarli beach resort for
lunch & free time. After
lunch Back Water Cruise
through the Tarkarli creek
up to Kalse Jetty followed
by visit to Sawantwadi town
by bus to witness fabulous
lacquer handicrafts,
paintings and furniture at
the "Shilpagrama" in the
town. Late in the evening
board the train at
Sawantwadi railway station. |
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Day 4
Saturday
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Goa
Morning arrival at Karmali
railway station in Goa. The
most frequented tourist
spots in India. Board the
bus to reach Old Goa to
witness; Basilica De Born
Jesus, Se Cathedral, Se
Cathedral and the Church of
St. Francis of Assisi, that
began as a mosque but now is
an archaeological museum for
Goan antiques. Proceed to
Panjim by bus. Free time for
short walk in city and
bazaar followed by lunch at
Fort Aguada Beach Resort.
After lunch visits to; Dona
Paula & 250 years old House.
Late in the evening board
the train from Madgaon
railway station. |
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Day 5
Sunday
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Pune
Morning arrival at Pune, the
Erstwhile Capital of
Maharashtra. Board the bus
to visit the Mahatma Phule
Mandai, the old central
market, Raja Dinkar Kelkar
Museum, Sir David Sasoon
Synagogue built in 1867, the
Osho International Commune.
Lunch & free time at Hotel
Le Meridian. Thereafter
visit the Tribal Museum, Aga
Khan Palace, a place where
Mahatma Gandhi was
incarcerated during freedom
struggle presently converted
in to a Museum dedicated to
Gandhi family. Witness a
Sound and Light Show at
Shaniwarwada. Late in the
evening board the train from
Pune railway station. |
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Day 6
Monday
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Aurangabad
Morning arrival at
Aurangabad railway station.
Proceed by road to witness
the historical Daulatabad
Fort, Ellora Caves, a World
Heritage site. Lunch and
Cultural programme at Hotel
Taj. After lunch visit to
the Shivaji Museum,
Aurangabad Caves No. 7 & 8,
Bibi-ka-Maqbara. Free time
for shopping Paithani,
Himroo, Bidriwork from
showrooms for a perfect
memorabilia. Late in the
evening board the train from
Aurangabad railway station. |
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Day 7
Tuesday
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Ajanta & Nashik
Morning arrival at Jalgaon
railway station. Board the
bus to reach Fardapur
resort. After break fast
proceed to visit renowned
Buddhist caves of Ajanta a
World Heritage Site. At noon
board the train at Bhusalwal
Railway Station. Proceed to
Nashik. Lunch on-board.
Arrival at Nashik railway
station. Departure to visit
Panchawati Ghat and Sula
Winery Yard. Wine and dine
at the winery yard. Late in
the night board the train at
Nashik railway station. |
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Day 8
Wednesday
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Morning arrival at CST
Terminus.
Journey Ends. Enjoy the
breakfast on board as the
sun rises over the
commercial capital of India.
The royal journey is over,
but the
memory of which, will live
on forever. |
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OTHER INFORMATION
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Climate |
Varies from 8o C to 30o C
between September to March
and in April it is around 35
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Clothing recommended |
Light tropical/light
woollens. |
The
Deccan Odyssey Tour starts on every
Wednesday of the week* from Mumbai.
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Months of Operation (October
till April next year)
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As this
palatial train requires a lot of
renovation and maintenance the Train
thus does not operates in the months
of May, June, July, August and
September. |
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The Tariff |
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From October 2004
to March 2005
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Single
occupancy
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US$ 485 |
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Double
occupancy
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US$ 350 |
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Triple
occupancy
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US$ 285 |
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Presidential
Suite |
US$ 700
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For the month of
April 2005
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Single
occupancy
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US$ 395 |
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Double
occupancy
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US$ 295 |
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Triple
occupancy
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US$ 240 |
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Presidential
Suite |
US$ 550 |
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Half fare
for children
between 5
and 12
years. |
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Rates
Subject to
change
without
notice. |
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Any leg of
minimum of 3
nights
subject to
availability
will be
given at the
above-mentioned
rates. Thus
Mumbai-Goa
and Goa-Mumbai
sector will
be sold as
available
segments to
clients. If
however, the
client
undertakes
the day
programme at
Goa &
Mumbai, an
extra $ 100
USD per
person will
be charged.
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Indian
passengers
can pay in
equivalent
Rupee amount
against US $
at the
exchange
rate
prevalent at
the time of
payment.
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Tariff is
inclusive of
travel/catering/conducted
sight-seeing/
entrance fee
at Monuments
/ Parks /
Palaces /
Cultural
Programmes /
Boat Ride.
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The guest
has to pay
for video
cameras,
liquor,
laundry and
other items
of personal
nature.
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Note:
10% Surcharge shall
be levied on
departure during
Christmas / New
Year.
Passenger
reservations/cancellation
on the Deccan
Odyssey may be done
as per the following
terms and
conditions:
BOOKING
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25% of
ticket value
at the time
of booking
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75% of
ticket value
45 days
before
departure of
the tour
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CANCELLATION
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10% of the
Ticket Value
if the
request is
received
before 60
days.
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25% of
Ticket Value
if
cancellation
is received
within a
period of
45-59 days
from
schedule
date of
departure.
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40% of
ticket value
if
cancellation
request is
received
within the
period of
24-44 days
from
schedule
date of
departure.
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60% of
ticket value
if
cancellation
request is
received
within the
period of
8-23 days
from
schedule
date of
departure.
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100% of
ticket value
if
cancellation
request is
received
within the
period of 7
days or
before the
schedule
date of
departure. |
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THE SALOONS
The
Deccan Odyssey has 21 coaches out of
which 11 are passenger cars with 4
coupes each. There are two
Presidential Suite Cars with 2
coupes each car. The cars have
channel music, intercom, CD/MP3
player, attached toilets, running
hot and cold water, shower, wall to
wall carpeting and other amenities.
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. The
Deccan Odyssey has exclusive
non-smoking suite cars and separate
suite cars for the guests who love
to smoke. |
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ON BOARD
FACILITIES |
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A
complimentary
bottle of
wine
courtesy the
Deccan
Odyssey in
all the
rooms.
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Each guest
is provided
with an
arrival kit
consisting
of
stationery
items,
brochures,
cards, etc.
Anything
additional
can be asked
for, from
the
attendant,
always
available at
your
service.
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The two
restaurant
cars, serve
a range of
Indian,
Continental,
Maharashtrian,
Goa and
Chinese
cuisines.
Menus are
changed
seasonally |
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A well
stocked bar
serves wine,
liquor and
spirits of
Indian and
international
brands |
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Conference
Room with
capacity to
host 50
guests with
facility for
satellite
communication,
Internet,
computer
with printer
and fax, and
telephone
exchange
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The leading
dailies and
newspapers
greet you
every
morning.
Also
available
for you is a
large
collection
of
magazines.
Ayurvedic
Massage
Centre,
Steam Bath,
Gymnasium,
Beauty
Parlour
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Business
Centre
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Special
Suite for
Physically
challenged
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Fully loaded
mini pantry
in each
coach
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Telephone in
each saloon
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Television
in each
coach
Plasma TV in
Lounge Car
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PA System /
6 Channel
Music System
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Lounge in
each
passenger
car
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Money
exchange
facility /
credit
cards.
Complimentary
mineral
water on
board/in the
coach during
sightseeing
and at
hotels.
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Voltage
available on
the train
110/230 V. |
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Adequate
safety and
security
arrangements. |
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Wide
collection
of CD's/MP3
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All
essential
toiletries
like soaps,
shampoos,
moisturisers
etc. are
provided in
the train.
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An attendant
is always
available at
your
service, to
take care of
all your
travel
needs.
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A mailbox is
provided on
board, which
discharges
your mail
with utmost
care and
efficiency.
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Doctor on
call at the
next
station.
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For
physically
challenged
persons
special
assistance
is available
in the form
of wheel
chairs,
creches and
a special
attendant
for manual
assistance. |
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Assistance
for travel
arrangements
on
completion
of the tour. |
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