Board the Deccan Odyssey at Delhi – on to Sawai Ranthambore

Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey.

This evening assemble at the railway station at approximately 1700 hours to complete the registration process and check in formalities for your Indian Odyssey journey, as you receive a traditional Indian welcome and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink.

After completion of all formalities, you will be shown to your delightful cabins. As you settle in, the Deccan Odyssey shall depart Delhi for Sawai Madhopur.

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(ETD at 18:15 Hrs)

Sawai Madhopur, in Rajasthan is the alighting point for the famous Ranthambore National Park, and India’s efforts to conserve the dwindling tiger population can be seen here.

Enjoy breakfast before your morning village safari. Visit a local home for a and interact with the family. Post the village tour head back to the comfort of Deccan Odyssey for asumptuous lunch.

Return to Deccan Odyssey, dinner on board, and your onward journey to Jaipur, The Pink City.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(ETD at 20:30 Hrs)

After breakfast you drive to Maharaja Mansingh’s 17th century masterpiece, the Amber Fort that overlooks the beautiful Maota Lake. En-route to Amber Fort visit the Palace of Winds, otherwise known as the Hawa Mahal, famous for its intricate pink sandstone carving and a beautiful view of the city.

Thereafter you will visit the famous City Palace of Jaipur, an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways

Lunch at a City hotel. Following lunch you may choose to participate in shopping experience.

After your full day of delving in the royal past of Jaipur you will return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner on board as it departs for Agra.

Breakfast on board, Lunch at a City hotel & Dinner on board

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(ETD at 18:00 Hrs)

Arriving at Agra.

After Breakfast proceed for Taj Mahal Sightseeing.

Lunch at a City Hotel.

After lunch visit to Agra Fort, A visit to the Diwan-e-Am, ‘Hall of Public Audience’ and the Royal Pavilions is not to be missed.

Later, you have the opportunity to visit the local showroom to admire the exquisite Pietra Dura (marble inlay) artefacts and Mughal ornaments.

Late evening, you return to the Deccan Odyssey sets off for Gwalior.

Breakfast on board, Lunch at a City Hotel & Dinner on board

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(ETD at 21:00 Hrs)

Today the Deccan Odyssey arrives at Gwalior, visit the Majestic Gwalior fort. Later board the train for Orchha. Visit the fort, visit the Temple, and experience village life as well.

Breakfast on board, Lunch at a City Hotel & Dinner on board

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(ETD at 20:30 Hrs)

Arrive at the historic city of Khajuraho, which beholds the World Heritage Monument the Chandela Temple complex. Visit the Mahadev Temple.

Breakfast on board, Lunch at a City Hotel & Dinner on board

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(ETD at 20:00 Hrs)

Arrive at Varanasi - The cradle of Mankind the oldest living city on this planet. Visit Temples & Ghat area, experience the lively bazaar and the mystic chaos. Enjoy a boat ride on the Holy Ganges.

Breakfast on board, Lunch at a City Hotel & Dinner on board

Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

(ETD at 20:00 Hrs)

Disembark in Delhi

Early this morning, after breakfast, you will disembark at the Delhi Safdarjung Station.

Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey as your royal passage through the grand vistas of India comes to an end.

Breakfast on board

Note:

All Timings / Departures may vary and subject to change as per the Indian Railways Norms.