Introduced in 2005 to promote tourism in Maharashtra, the Deccan Odyssey is a hotel on rails that tells stories of the golden age of travel and harks back to a bygone era. Every detail of this sumptuous train is designed to make guests feel special from the elegant dining cars to the game room and spa car.
The Deccan Odyssey expertly walks the line between comfort, tradition and modern amenities, providing guests with local and international fine dining, spacious cabins and suites, and even a mini gym and conference hall. Relax in the lounge car as the breathtaking scenery rolls by your window, and experience the journey of a lifetime.
Wood panelling and picture windows create a sense of cosiness in these deluxe cabins. With either a double bed or twin beds, deluxe cabins offer comfort for a restful night's sleep, with en-suite bathrooms and a drop down table and chair. Each carriage has a personal attendant offering a 24 hour service.
Opulent presidential suites feature a separate bedroom with double bed, a living area with soft sofa and table and chair, and a modern en-suite bathroom. These decadent suites are spacious and bring an atmosphere of regal travel. Your 24 hour personal attendant can serve you meals and drinks in your suite, and attend to your every need.
Allow your senses to experience the sights and tastes of India, in the two onboard restaurant cars. Both cars are lavishly designed and decorated, each one different to the other, and feature soft sofa seating and table service from stewards dressed in traditional Maharashtrian attire. Menus offer local and international dishes, and alter depending on where you are at the time of your meals. Using locally sourced ingredients and designed to reflect the landscape you are passing through, menus capture the essence of where you are, while also offering tastes from home. Fine dining meals are accompanied by wines and other drinks of your choice, all served to you in the luxurious surroundings of the dining cars.
The bar car, Mumbai Hi, is a place to relax with a drink after a day of sightseeing, a quiet corner for a cocktail or two, or somewhere to meet fellow passengers over a fine wine after dinner. Intimate and cosy, Mumbai Hi is the spot for a pre-dinner aperitif or a post dinner cognac. It's where you can relax with a soft drink at any time of day, and where you can meet new friends for a catch up after an exciting day's excursion.
Each of the routes enjoyed by the Deccan Odyssey, has been designed to create once-in-a-lifetime memories that fascinate and charm in equal measures. Either beginning in Delhi or Mumbai, your journey takes you to the Taj Mahal, on safari, and to historic cities and modern towns along the way. As each route makes its way through enchanting landscapes and pauses at historical wonders and natural habitats for some of the world's most beautiful wildlife, the journey continues to blossom with ever more treasures.
Depending on the route you choose, you'll visit the pink city of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park and tiger reserve, Agra showcasing the Taj Mahal, Jaisalmer and the blue city of Jodhpur. Travelling through lush green landscapes and past perfect sandy beaches, you'll see the world, of India in each moment you experience.