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
Vacations By Rail · Independent luxury rail vacation
Deccan Odyssey - Golden Triangle and Rajasthan
Step back in time to the golden age of travel as you board the decadent Deccan Odyssey train, traveling through India in opulent luxury.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Delhi
Arrival in Delhi
On arrival in the Indian capital, private transfer to your hotel. Choose between a hand-picked selection of 5-Star hotels on a B&B basis.
- Day 2overnight: Delhi
Exploring Delhi
Private sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi all day, with a private guide and entry to monuments, the 17th-century Jama Masjid mosque, a traditional rickshaw ride, Humayun's Tomb and the Sunder Nursery. Optional excursions (The Great India Wedding Tour; Of Potlucks and Partition: A Gastronomic Tour) at a supplement.
- Day 3overnight: Deccan Odyssey (train)
Boarding the Deccan Odyssey
Board the Deccan Odyssey at the station, explore the spa car and luxury cabins, and visit the bar car for a drink as the journey begins, traveling through Ranthambore towards Rajasthan (Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur) and the Thar Desert citadel of Jaisalmer.
- Day 4overnight: Deccan Odyssey (train)
Marveling at the Taj Mahal
Arrive in Agra and visit the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, plus other Mughal architectural gems and the Agra Fort. Lunch and dinner served onboard.
- Day 5overnight: Deccan Odyssey (train)
Tiger-spotting in Ranthambore National Park
Arrive at Sawai Madhopur to spend the day in the Ranthambore tiger reserve, traveling in open vehicles seeking big cats and other wildlife. Dinner served onboard, with drinks in the 'Mumbai Hi' bar car.
- Day 6overnight: Deccan Odyssey (train)
Udaipur and Lake Pichola
Arrive at Udaipur for a tour of the City Palace and Crystal Gallery, followed by a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Three-course lunch served at a venue in the city; afternoon free or a walk through the Old City. Dinner served onboard.
- Day 7railovernight: Deccan Odyssey (train)
The 'Blue City' of Jodhpur
Arrive at Jodhpur to see Jaswant Thada and the Mehrangarh Fort, ending the day with an indulgent dinner on the train paired with wines from around the world.
- Day 8railovernight: Deccan Odyssey (train)
Jaisalmer and the Thar Desert
The train continues to Jaisalmer, founded in 1156, to explore its 12th-century fort area, a honeycomb of narrow alleys still home to up to 3,000 people. Return to the train for dinner.
- Day 9railovernight: Deccan Odyssey (train)
The 'Pink City' of Jaipur
Arrive at Jaipur, Rajasthan's historic capital, to explore its forts and palaces and walk through the colorful bazaars, before returning to the train for a relaxed dinner onboard.
- Day 10overnight: Delhi
Return to Delhi
Relax onboard through the morning, enjoying the spa car, with lunch served onboard before arriving back into Delhi in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel for the night.
- Day 11
Homeward bound
Private transfer to the airport for your flight home. Optional extensions available to extend the trip.
Included
- 3 nights 5-Star hotel accommodation in New Delhi (Bed and Breakfast)
- Deluxe cabin for 7 nights on the Deccan Odyssey train
- Private transfers throughout
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
- Flights
