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Indian Sojourn

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Worldwide Rail Journeys operates Indian Sojourn, an 8-day, 7-night luxury train journey aboard the Deccan Odyssey, from Mumbai to Delhi. The train departs Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on Day 1 and reaches Vadodara on Day 2 for the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park and a visit to Laxmi Vilas Palace. Day 3 in Udaipur covers the City Palace, a boat cruise on Lake Pichola, and a walking tour of the Old City's bazaars. Day 4 brings a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort, a Tuk Tuk ride to the Clock Tower market, and a barbecue in the fort's courtyard. Day 5 visits Jaipur's Amber Fort and City Palace, Day 6 covers the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, and Day 7 includes an afternoon safari in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve before the train reaches Delhi on Day 8. Meals are served onboard, and travelers keep the same cabin throughout. This suits travelers who want a single, fully organized rail journey across Rajasthan's forts, lakes, and wildlife reserves.

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Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: On board (en route to Vadodara)

    Mumbai

    Board the Deccan Odyssey at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and begin the journey to Vadodara, the Royal city of the Gaekwads.

  2. Day 2railovernight: On board (en route to Udaipur)

    Vishwamitri (Vadodara)

    Disembark to visit Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park; return to the train for lunch; visit the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum; enjoy snacks and tea at Laxmi Vilas Palace. Return to the train.

  3. Day 3railovernight: On board (en route to Jodhpur)

    Udaipur

    Visit the City Palace followed by a boat cruise on Lake Pichola; lunch at a city hotel; a walking tour through the Old City's colourful bazaars. Return to the train.

  4. Day 4railovernight: On board (en route to Jaipur)

    Jodhpur

    Sightseeing tour of Jodhpur including the Mehrangarh Fort; return to the train for lunch; a Tuk Tuk ride to the Clock Tower and Old Clock Tower market; barbecue delights in the courtyard of Mehrangarh Fort. Return to the train.

  5. Day 5overnight: On board (en route to Agra)

    Jaipur

    Visit Amber Fort, lunch at a city hotel, then City Palace and a drive past Hawa Mahal. Return to the Deccan Odyssey.

  6. Day 6railovernight: On board (en route to Sawai Madhopur)

    Agra

    Deboard and drive to Agra from Tundla Railway Station; visit the Taj Mahal, lunch at a city hotel, then the Agra Fort and Kalakriti (Pietra Dura inlay work). Return to the train for dinner.

  7. Day 7railovernight: On board (en route to Delhi)

    Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)

    A morning at leisure, then disembark for an afternoon safari in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Return to the train for drinks and dinner.

  8. Day 8

    Delhi

    Arrive at Delhi, where the journey comes to an end.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Near Vadodara, travelers visit the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, and Laxmi Vilas Palace for snacks and tea.
  • Day 3In Udaipur, the day includes City Palace, a boat cruise on Lake Pichola, and a walking tour through the Old City's colourful bazaars.
  • Day 4Jodhpur's sightseeing tour takes in Mehrangarh Fort, followed by a Tuk Tuk ride to the Clock Tower market and a barbecue in the fort's courtyard.
  • Day 6The tour visits the Taj Mahal, then the Agra Fort and Kalakriti's Pietra Dura inlay work, before dinner back on the train.
  • Day 7After a morning at leisure, travelers disembark for an afternoon safari in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The entire journey happens aboard the Deccan Odyssey, from Mumbai to Delhi.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. Each day follows a fixed schedule of onboard meals and organized excursions at each stop.
Which train and cabin classes are used?
The Deccan Odyssey, with Deluxe Cabin or Presidential Suite classes.
What are the main sights on this trip?
The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Udaipur's City Palace and Lake Pichola, Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort, Jaipur's Amber Fort, the Taj Mahal, and a Ranthambore tiger safari.
Where does the trip start and end?
The journey begins in Mumbai and ends in Delhi, 8 days and 7 nights later.

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