Rout(7 Nights / 8 Days )
Deccan Odyssey’s one of the signature journey is Jewels of the Deccan. As the name indicates, this itinerary covers important destinations in the Deccan regions, which includes destinations like Bijapur, Aihole, Hampi, Pattadakal, Hyderabad, Ajanta and Ellora caves. The tour starts and ends in Mumbai. Since Mumbai has a busy international airport that connects many important destinations across the world, it becomes easier to reach the railway station from any part of the world.
The train starts from Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus. Tourists are requested to be in the station before 3:30 pm. The registration and check-in formalities begin immediately. After a traditional welcome, you will be welcomed into the train by your butlers to your respective cabins. Welcome drinks will be served. After a few minutes, the train starts its journey towards Bijapur. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the amenities onboard the train. Dinner will be served in the train.
Overnight stay in the train.
The train reaches Bijapur by early morning. The breakfast will be served in the train. You have reached Karnataka by day 02. The day starts with a city sightseeing tour that covers important destinations like Gol Gumbaz, Jumma Masjid, Malik e Maidan, Ibrahim Rouza, Mehtar Mahal and others. You will be taken back to the train by late afternoon for lunch. After lunch, the train starts its journey towards Aihole. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the amenities inside the train. Dinner is served in the train.
Overnight stay in the train.
The train reaches Aihole by morning. You will be taken to see the ancient monuments of Aihole and Pattadakal, which includes temples, monuments and others. You will be taken back to the train for lunch and brief rest. In the evening, you can either choose to visit a weaving village in Guledgudda to watch looms in action and to buy a few souvenirs or, you can visit Badami to see rock cut caves, stone temples and other attractions. You will be taken back to the train by late evening. Dinner will be served in the train. The train starts its journey towards Hampi.
Overnight stay in the train.
As you are served breakfast, the train will reach Hospet. The day starts with sightseeing, which includes finest attractions of Hampi like Narasimha statue, elephant God statue and others. You will be taken on a walk along the banks of Tungabadhra River. Later, you will be taken to Virupaksha temple, Vittala temple and others. You will be driven back to Hospet for lunch inside the train. After a brief rest, you will be taken to the royal center of Hampi. You can visit Queen’s bath, great platform, Hazararama temple, lotus mahal, elephant stables and many others. You will be taken back to the train by late evening. Dinner will be served as the train moves towards Hyderabad.
Overnight stay in the train.
The train reaches Hyderabad by early morning. After breakfast, you will be taken on a sightseeing trip to Golconda fort. Later, you will be taken back to the train for lunch and rest. In the evening, you will be taken on a market walk along the bazaars of Hyderabad for shopping and sightseeing. Top items to buy in Hyderabad are pearls, bangles, ittars and others. You will be taken to any traditional Hyderabad hotel to taste Hyderabadi Biriyani. Later, you will be taken on a sightseeing trip to Falaknuma Palace. You will be taken back to the train by late evening. Dinner is served on-board as the train leaves to Aurangabad.
Overnight stay in the train.
The train reaches Aurangabad by morning. You will be taken on a trip to Ellora Caves after breakfast. After exploring many rock-cut caves and monuments of this heritage site, you will be taken to Kailash temple. You will be driven back to the train right in time for lunch. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the amenities inside the train. The train starts its journey towards Jalgaon. Dinner is served in the train.
Overnight stay in the train.
The train reaches Jalgaon station by morning. The tourists are taken on a road trip after breakfast to Ajanta Caves. After sightseeing, you will be taken back to the train for lunch and brief rest. In the evening, you will be taken to Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial for sightseeing. Later, you will be taken to a sundowner for some entertainment time. You will be taken back to the train by late evening. The train starts its journey towards Mumbai. The rest of the day is free. Dinner will be served on board.
Overnight stay in the train.
The train reaches Mumbai by early morning. After breakfast, the checkout formalities start. You can either choose to stay back in Mumbai to enjoy the attractions or, reach the airport for departure flight.
