APT (APT Travel Group)
Indian Odyssey by Luxury Rail
13-day Delhi-to-Mumbai luxury rail journey aboard the Deccan Odyssey
13 daysprice on request
58% rail
Travelogy India · Luxury train journey
Cultural Odyssey (Deccan Odyssey)
Cultural Odyssey 7 Nights 8 Days - Covers Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Agra, Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Delhi Destinations or Route in this itinerary. Explore India's Culture with us.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Deccan Odyssey (onboard)
Delhi
Assemble at Delhi Railway Station, from where the royal journey commences. Settle into your cabin after welcome drinks, and the train moves forward to the first destination, Sawai Madhopur. (Departure at 18:00)
- Day 2railovernight: Deccan Odyssey (onboard)
Sawai Madhopur
The train rolls into the wildlife destination, home to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Experience a jungle safari and spot animals in the wild, then a village safari tour for an authentic experience. (Departure at 19:30)
- Day 3railovernight: Deccan Odyssey (onboard)
Jaipur
The train reaches Jaipur, the 'Pink City,' founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Visit forts, the City Palace museum, and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), followed by the bazaars. (Departure at 20:00)
- Day 4railovernight: Deccan Odyssey (onboard)
Agra
Breakfast onboard as you reach Agra, the 'City of Love,' home to the Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort before returning to the train. (Departure at 21:00)
- Day 5railovernight: Deccan Odyssey (onboard)
Gwalior - Orchha
Arrive in Gwalior, known for Gwalior Fort. Move on to Orchha to visit the Orchha Fort Complex and temples and experience village life, then board the train for Khajuraho. (Departure at 20:30)
- Day 6railovernight: Deccan Odyssey (onboard)
Khajuraho
Breakfast on the train as it enters Khajuraho, known for its Group of Monuments (world heritage temples). Visit the Chandela Temple complex and Mahadev Temple, then return to the train for Varanasi. (Departure at 20:00)
- Day 7railovernight: Deccan Odyssey (onboard)
Varanasi
Arrive in Varanasi, one of the world's oldest living cities. Marvel at temples and ghats, watch the sunset on a Ganga boat ride, and explore the bazaars before returning to the train.
- Day 8rail
Delhi
The Deccan Odyssey reaches Delhi and the royal train journey ends.
