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Maharashtra Splendor

Eight-day luxury train journey through Maharashtra on the Deccan Odyssey

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Maharashtra Splendor is an 8-day, 7-night luxury train journey operated by Travelogy India aboard the Deccan Odyssey, a named luxury train. The journey begins in Mumbai and circles through Maharashtra's cultural and natural heritage, returning to Mumbai at the end. Travellers spend all seven nights aboard the train in either a Deluxe Cabin or a Presidential Suite, experiencing a fully escorted itinerary that combines sightseeing with onboard and field-based dining. The route includes two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, each with guided visits; the wine region of Nashik with vineyard tours and tastings; the temples and palaces of Kolhapur; a traditional Goan feast at a spice plantation; and coastal exploration around Ratnagiri. Each stop includes guided tours, cultural performances, market visits, and carefully curated meals. This journey suits luxury-seeking travellers who value guided comfort, history, and culinary experiences, and who prefer the convenience of unpacking once and sleeping aboard a luxury train rather than changing hotels nightly.

What to know before you look closer

  • The single occupancy rate for a Deluxe Cabin is $9,330 versus $13,300 for twin occupancy, a notably high single supplement; the Presidential Suite is priced identically for single and twin ($20,000).
  • All seven nights are aboard the train with no land-based hotel stays; confirm this suits your preference for constant travel.
  • The price listed is valid for 2025-2026 departures; availability and dates should be confirmed with Travelogy India.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Onboard, en route to Nashik

    Mumbai (Arrival)

    Welcomed on board at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus at 15:30 hrs; registration, entry and check-in formalities; traditional welcome with a refreshing soft drink; train departs for Nashik; dinner on board.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Onboard, en route to Aurangabad

    Nashik

    Breakfast on board; walk through the Godavari Ghats; drive through the Grover Zampa vineyards to see wine-making with Chenin, Shiraz and Chardonnay grapes, with a tasting; lunch at the fields; train leaves for Aurangabad overnight.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Onboard, en route to Kolhapur

    Aurangabad - Ellora Caves

    Arrival at Jalgaon station; visit the UNESCO World Heritage Ellora Caves; lunch on board; train leaves for Kolhapur.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Onboard, en route to Kolhapur

    Ajanta Caves

    Breakfast on board at Jalgaon Station; guided visit to the Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves; lunch on board as the train leaves for Kolhapur.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Onboard, en route to Goa

    Kolhapur

    City tour to the New Palace Museum, Darbar Hall and Town Hall Museum; local market visit for handcrafted chappals; tea and snacks; folk performance ('Lavanya Sandhya'); visit to the Mahalakshmi Temple; traditional martial arts performance ('Mardani Khel'); train departs for Goa.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Onboard, en route to Ratnagiri

    Goa

    Sightseeing to the Latin Quarters in Panjim (Fontainhas) and Ribandar; Sahakari spice plantation visit with a traditional Goan feast including seafood and Feni; train departs for Ratnagiri through the Konkan region.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Onboard, en route to Mumbai

    Ratnagiri

    Breakfast on board; explore the holy town of Sindhudurg; lunch on board followed by sightseeing; train heads to Mumbai overnight.

  8. Day 8rail

    Mumbai (Departure)

    Arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai; breakfast on board; journey ends.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: Walk through the Godavari Ghats in Nashik and tour the Grover Zampa vineyards to taste Chenin, Shiraz, and Chardonnay wines.
  • Day 3Day 3: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Ellora Caves after arriving at Jalgaon station.
  • Day 4Day 4: Guided tour of the Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves.
  • Day 5Day 5: Attend a folk performance and traditional martial arts display in Kolhapur, then visit the Mahalakshmi Temple.
  • Day 6Day 6: Tour a spice plantation in Goa and enjoy a traditional Goan feast with seafood.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes, the price includes all accommodation aboard the Deccan Odyssey luxury train for all 7 nights, meals, guided sightseeing, and entry to sites such as the Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
Which train is used?
The journey is aboard the Deccan Odyssey, a luxury train with Deluxe Cabin and Presidential Suite accommodations.
Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
It is fully escorted. The itinerary includes guided visits to UNESCO caves, temples, palaces, plantations, and markets, plus live performances and meals prepared aboard or at arranged venues.
How many nights are spent on the train?
All 7 nights of the 8-day journey are spent aboard the Deccan Odyssey. There are no land-based hotel stays.
What destinations does the itinerary cover?
The train departs from Mumbai, visits Nashik, Aurangabad (for Ellora Caves), Ajanta Caves, Kolhapur, Goa, and Ratnagiri, then returns to Mumbai.
Are meals included?
Yes, meals are included throughout the journey, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner aboard the train, plus a traditional Goan feast at a spice plantation and lunch at vineyard fields in Nashik.

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