How much does it cost?

From €11,600 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $13,447 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Seven nights are aboard the Deccan Odyssey luxury train, and the itinerary includes a ride on the Toy Train (Darjeeling Himalayan Railway) from Kurseong to Darjeeling.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. A German-language guide accompanies the group from Mumbai to Kolkata, and local German-language guides also lead excursions. Maximum group size is 25 passengers.

Which hotels are included?

ITC Grand Central in Mumbai (2 nights), Hotel Mayfair Hill Resort in Darjeeling (2 nights), and ITC Royal Bengal in Kolkata (2 nights).

When does this trip run?

The currently listed departure is in February 2027.

What is not included?

The e-visa fee for India, alcoholic beverages, and tips are not included.

Lernidee Erlebnisreisen · Escorted special-train journey

Deccan Odyssey: Mumbai – Kalkutta

Lernidee's Deccan Odyssey journey is a 15-day escorted charter through India's heartland, beginning in Mumbai and concluding in Kolkata. The experience spans two distinct rail experiences: seven nights aboard the award-winning Deccan Odyssey luxury train, which carries passengers through Gujarat, Rajasthan, and the Ganges valley, and a day-long ride on the historic Toy Train from Kurseong to Darjeeling in the eastern Himalaya. Between rail segments, the group stays in deluxe hotels in Mumbai, Darjeeling, and Kolkata. A continuous German-language guide and additional local guides accompany the maximum group of 25 passengers throughout, managing all transfers, excursions, and meals. The itinerary includes seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, among them the Taj Mahal, the temples and palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur, the sacred Varanasi on the Ganges, and a wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park. This package suits travellers seeking guided luxury, cultural immersion through well-known landmarks, and the comfort of a special train journey spanning the geographic and cultural breadth of northern and central India.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at €11,600 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

E-visa fees for India are not included; you must obtain an e-visa separately before departure.
Only one February 2027 departure is currently listed; confirm availability and dates with the operator.
The maximum group size is 25 passengers, shared with other travellers on this charter.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Flugzeug
Auf nach Indien!
Flug von Deutschland nach Mumbai.
Day 2overnight: Mumbai
Willkommen in Mumbai!
Ankunft am Morgen, Fahrt zum Hotel und Zeit zum Erholen. Die kommenden zwei Nächte im De-luxe-Hotel.
Day 3overnight: Mumbai
Mumbai
Erkundung von Indiens Wirtschaftsmetropole: Mani Bhawan (Wohnhaus Mahatma Gandhis), Prince of Wales Museum und Gateway of India.
Day 4overnight: An Bord des Deccan Odyssey
Indiens blauer Luxus-Zug
Besuch der Bollywood-Filmstudios und der Wäscherei Dhobi Ghat. Am Nachmittag Fahrt zur Victoria Station (UNESCO-Welterbe), Einschiffung auf den Deccan Odyssey für die kommenden sieben Nächte; Fahrt entlang der Küste nach Norden Richtung Gujarat.
Day 5overnight: An Bord des Deccan Odyssey
Im Palast des Maharadschas
Fahrt nach Vadodara, Besuch von Champaner (UNESCO-Welterbe), Tanz, Musik und fürstlich-indische Küche im Laxmi-Vilas Palast, Maharadscha Fateh Singh-Museum.
Day 6overnight: An Bord des Deccan Odyssey
Märchenhaftes Udaipur
Besichtigung des Palast-Areals am Pichola-See mit Kristallsammlung, Bootsfahrt oder Altstadtbummel. Abends Weiterfahrt durch Rajasthan.
Day 7overnight: An Bord des Deccan Odyssey
Im Ranthambore-Nationalpark
Ankunft in Sawai Madhopur, Dorfbesuch und Projekt Dastkar, Safari im Ranthambore-Nationalpark (Tiger, Antilopen, Hirsche, Affen).
Day 8overnight: An Bord des Deccan Odyssey
Palast der Winde
Ankunft in Jaipur: Hawa Mahal, Stadtpalast, Sternwarte Jantar Mantar (UNESCO-Welterbe), Palastfestung Amber mit Spiegelsaal, Kunsthandwerksmarkt.
Day 9overnight: An Bord des Deccan Odyssey
Taj Mahal – Stein gewordene Liebe
Besichtigung des Taj Mahal (UNESCO-Welterbe, eines der Sieben Weltwunder) und des Roten Forts. Nachmittags Fahrt durch die Ganges-Ebene.
Day 10overnight: An Bord des Deccan Odyssey
Heilige Stadt Varanasi
Bootsfahrt auf dem Ganges bei Sonnenaufgang entlang der Bade-Ghats, Bummel durch die Altstadt zum Vishvanath Tempel.
Day 11railovernight: Darjeeling
Auf der Darjeeling-Bahn in den Himalaya
Ankunft in Siliguri, Abschied vom Deccan Odyssey. Weiterfahrt nach Kurseong und Fahrt mit dem Toy Train (UNESCO-Welterbe, 1879-1881 erbaut) hinauf nach Darjeeling.
Day 12overnight: Darjeeling
Das Dach der Welt
Ausflug zum Tiger Hill mit Blick auf den Kanchenjunga, Besuch des Klosters Ghoom, Spaziergang durch Darjeeling und das Mountaineering Institute.
Day 13overnight: Kalkutta
Vom Himalaya ins Ganges-Delta
Aussichtsreiche Fahrt von Darjeeling hinunter nach Bagdogra mit Fotostopps, kurzer Flug nach Kalkutta.
Day 14overnight: Kalkutta
Kalkutta liegt (nicht) am Ganges …
Blumenmarkt und Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, Kolonialbauten am BBD Bag, St. Paul's Cathedral, Jain-Tempel, Mutter-Teresa-Mutterhaus, Bootsfahrt auf dem Hugli-Fluss.
Day 15
Heimflug
Heimflug und Landung in Deutschland.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 4Boarding the blue Deccan Odyssey at Mumbai's Victoria Station (UNESCO World Heritage site) for seven nights aboard India's luxury train.
Day 7Safari in Ranthambore National Park with possible sightings of tigers, antelope, deer, and monkeys.
Day 9Visiting the Taj Mahal (UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and the Red Fort in Agra.
Day 10Sunrise boat journey on the Ganges in Varanasi, past the bathing ghats, followed by a walk through the old city to Vishvanath Temple.
Day 11Riding the Toy Train (UNESCO World Heritage site, built 1879-1881) from Kurseong to Darjeeling in the Himalaya mountains.

Included

Flüge Frankfurt – Mumbai und Kalkutta – Frankfurt in der Economy Class
Inlandsflug Bagdogra – Kalkutta in der Economy Class
7 Übernachtungen im Luxus-Zug Deccan Odyssey
6 Übernachtungen in Komfort- und De-luxe-Hotels in Mumbai, Darjeeling und Kalkutta
Mahlzeiten laut Reiseverlauf (F = Frühstück, M = Mittagessen, A = Abendessen)
Vollpension an Bord des Zuges Deccan Odyssey, alkoholfreie Getränke inklusive
Zugfahrt mit dem Toy Train von Kurseong nach Darjeeling
Safari im Nationalpark Ranthambore
Tanz, Musik und Spezialitätenessen im Laxmi-Vilas Palast in Vadodara
Besuch des Red Fort in Agra und eines Aschrams in Udaipur
Transfers und Ausflüge in modernen Reisebussen mit Klimaanlage
Gepäckträger-Service am Bahnhof
Ständige deutschsprachige Reiseleitung von Mumbai bis Kalkutta
Zusätzlich lokale deutschsprachige Reiseleitung (maximale Gruppengröße: 25 Gäste)
Eintrittsgelder für alle Besichtigungen laut Reiseverlauf
Bootsfahrten in Mumbai, Udaipur, Varanasi und Kalkutta

Not included

E-Visum-Gebühr für Indien
Trinkgelder und alkoholische Getränke

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From €11,600 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $13,447 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Seven nights are aboard the Deccan Odyssey luxury train, and the itinerary includes a ride on the Toy Train (Darjeeling Himalayan Railway) from Kurseong to Darjeeling.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. A German-language guide accompanies the group from Mumbai to Kolkata, and local German-language guides also lead excursions. Maximum group size is 25 passengers.
Which hotels are included?: ITC Grand Central in Mumbai (2 nights), Hotel Mayfair Hill Resort in Darjeeling (2 nights), and ITC Royal Bengal in Kolkata (2 nights).
When does this trip run?: The currently listed departure is in February 2027.
What is not included?: The e-visa fee for India, alcoholic beverages, and tips are not included.