Maharashtra Wild Trail Luxury Train Journey

Tips for Travellers for Planning their Tour

Maharashtra Splendour Tariff

Cost per cabin (valid till May 2027 departs)

CABIN TYPE	SINGLE OCCUPANCY	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Deluxe Cabin Twin Bed	US $ 9330 for 1 Person	US $ 13,300 for 2 Persons
Presidential Suite	US $ 20,000 for 1 Person	US $ 20,000 for 2 Persons
Note: Add 5% Govt Service Tax (GST) Extra Add US$ 625 for Deluxe Cabin with single large bed. Indian Nationals pay in equivalent Rupees as per prevailing rate of exchange on xe.com

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Deccan Odyssey Train – Maharashtra Wild Trail Schedule (Available till May 2027)

2025-26 Season

Month	Departure Date
Nov-25	8
Mar-26	21
May-26	2

2026-27 Season

Month	Departure Date
Oct-26	3
Jan-27	16
Mar-27	27
May-27	1

 

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Train Tour Cost Includes

• Overnight travel onboard train in the comfort of richly furnished private A/C sleeping chambers with ensuite bathrooms.
• Daily three meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with packaged drinking water, tea/coffee service & non-alcoholic beverages.
• Valet service
• Complimentary wi-fi.
• Entrance fees For monuments & jungle reserves.
• Deluxe Cabin Guests: City sightseeing tours are conducted in air-conditioned buses with an English-speaking guide (except for shared Canter safaris in the Tiger Reserve).
• Presidential Suite Guests: City sightseeing tours are arranged in private air-conditioned cars with an English-speaking guide (except for shared Canter safaris in the Tiger Reserve).

Exclusions (Extra costs not included in train tour tariff)

• Govt. taxes & insurance.
• Optional use of spa facility or laundry services.
• Gratuities – Tips or porter fee.
• Video & professional still camera fees.
• Any activity mentioned as optional in the tour journey.
• Air tickets.
• Travel/Tour insurance.
• Transfer to & from the railway station on start & end of itinerary.

Booking Terms & Conditions

• The booking will be confirmed on the receipt of 25% advance deposit of published ticket value
• Balance 80% payment must reach us at least 50 days before the departure date with the reservation form.
• In case booking request is made less than 50 days of the departure date, we will require a one-time full advance deposit to confirm booking.
• Prices are subject to vary in the event that the itinerary is altered or if there are additional costs, such as fuel or taxes.
• Deccan Odyssey Train Tour is Jointly OPERATED by Tourism Department of Maharashtra State Govt & The Royal Journeys (A unit of Ebix Cash)
• Liability of Royal Indian Trains is limited to that of booking agent only.

Cancellation Rules

• The Deccan Odyssey Train Tour is operated through a joint collaboration between the Tourism Department of Maharashtra Government and Ebix Cash (Private Tour Operator).
• Royal Indian Trains acts solely as a booking agent and holds no operational liability.
• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and acknowledged by us.

Cancellation Fees

• More than 63 days before departure: 10% of the published ticket value (inclusive of taxes).
• 62 to 48 days before departure: 20% of the published ticket value.
• 47 to 33 days before departure: 50% of the published ticket value.
• Less than 33 days before departure: 100% of the published ticket value (inclusive of taxes).

Special Cancellation & Refund Conditions

• If the the Train Tour Operator cancels the scheduled departure for any reason, afull refundwill be provided
• No refund will be issued if:
  • The guest fails to follow the scheduled itinerary or shortens their journey.
  • The guest is unable to obtain an Indian visa.
• In case of a medical emergency, supporting medical records will be reviewed by the Train Management, and their decision will be final.
• If a refund is applicable, Royal Indian Trains reserves the right to deduct USD 100 per person as bank processing fees.
• Refunds will be processed based on the Indian Rupees exchange value received at the time of payment.

Important

• The scheduled train tour departure is subject to a minimum booking of 25 passengers.
• All foreign passport holders must obtain an Indian visa before boarding their flight from their country of residence.
• Guests are strongly advised to purchase travel insurance in their home country prior to departure.
• Any disputes, if arising, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Delhi, India.

Itinerary

Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday – Depart Mumbai

Assemble at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus by 1600 hrs for traditional welcome and check-in

Board the Deccan Odyssey and settle into your cabin

Train departs for Aurangabad

Dinner on board

 

Day 2: Sunday – Ellora Caves & Daulatabad Fort

Early breakfast on board

Visit UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves: 34 rock-cut temples dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. (Dateable from 6th Century A.D.)

Return to train for lunch on board

Afternoon visit to the 12th-century Daulatabad Fort

Evening cultural program and dinner at a city hotel

Return to Deccan Odyssey for overnight stay at Aurangabad Station

 

Day 3: Monday – Aurangabad Sightseeing

Relaxed breakfast on board

Morining excursion to Bibi-ka-Maqbara – the “Taj of the Deccan”

Explore a Himroo weaving center – famed for its royal textiles

Return to train for lunch and depart for Ramtek

Leisure time onboard: spa, movie, games

Dinner on board

 

Day 4: Tuesday – Pench Tiger Reserve

Early morning drive (approx. 45 mins) to Pench Tiger Reserve

Morning safari: Spot tigers, deer, wild dogs, and over 280 bird species

Explore a Himroo weaving center – famed for its royal textiles

Afternoon jungle safari in Pench

Return to Deccan Odyssey at Ramtek for dinner on board

Train departs for Warora

 

Day 5: Wednesday – Tadoba Tiger Reserve

Early morning drive (approx. 1 hour) to Tadoba Tiger Reserve

Morning game safari in one of India’s top tiger reserves

Late breakfast at a wildlife lodge

Return to train at Warora Station for lunch on board

Train departs for Pachora

Leisure onboard activities

Dinner on board

 

Day 6: Thursday – Ajanta Caves

Breakfast on board

Excursion to Ajanta Caves (approx. 90 mins drive) – Buddhist murals & sculptures from 2nd Century BC

Drive back to Deccan Odyssey for lunch on board

Train departs for Nashik

Leisure activities on board

Dinner on board

 

Day 7: Friday – Nashik

Breakfast on board

Leisure walk along River Godavari Ghats – witness Hindu rituals

Explore vibrant local markets

Vineyard visit: see Chenin, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir grapes

Wine tasting session over lunch at the vineyard

Return to train and depart for Mumbai

Enjoy Indian cultural evening & dinner on board

 

Day 8: Saturday – Return to Mumbai

Early breakfast on board

Check-out by 0830 hrs at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey team

 

Note: Train tour operator reserves the right to amend train tour program to suit local logistics.