Caves, coast and the Deccan plateau
Deccan Odyssey
Ajanta and Ellora caves, the Konkan coast and Goa, with routes that continue into Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- Duration
- 4 to 8 days
- Season
- September to May
- Region
- Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat & Rajasthan
- Fare
- Price on request
Operated by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)
Deccan Odyssey
The Deccan Odyssey starts from Mumbai and explores western India — the rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora, the vineyards of Nashik, the forts of the Konkan coast and the beaches of Goa. Longer journeys continue north to Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The train has a spa, a gym, two restaurants and a bar lounge, and every cabin has an en-suite bathroom.
Journeys
- Mumbai
- Nashik
- Aurangabad (Ellora)
- Ajanta
- Kolhapur
- Goa
- Sindhudurg
- Mumbai
Day by day
Day 1
Mumbai
Board at Mumbai and dinner as the train heads inland.
Day 2
Nashik
Temples of Nashik and a vineyard visit with wine tasting.
Day 3
Ellora
The Kailasa temple and the rock-cut caves of Ellora.
Day 4
Ajanta
The painted Buddhist caves of Ajanta.
Day 5
Kolhapur
Mahalaxmi temple and the New Palace museum.
Day 6
Goa
Old Goa's churches and an afternoon on the beach.
Day 7
Sindhudurg
The sea fort of Sindhudurg and the Konkan coast.
Day 8
Mumbai
Arrival in Mumbai after breakfast.
Cabins & suites
Deluxe Cabin
Twin or double beds with an en-suite bathroom.
Presidential Suite
A larger suite with a separate sitting area.
What's included
- Accommodation in your chosen cabin
- All meals on board and during excursions
- Guided excursions with entrance fees
- Use of the on-board gym
