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A Luxury Indian Rail Odyssey
Aboard the Deccan Odyssey
14 Days / 13 Nights • Premier Collection • November 2026 - March 2027
Step aboard the luxury Deccan Odyssey train for an opulent rail journey encapsulating the sights, sounds, and colours of India's sweeping landscapes. Your home on wheels for seven nights features elegant cabins, fine dining, and attentive service as you discover the desert state of Rajasthan and northern India at a leisurely pace.
Your journey is framed by stays in five-star hotels in Delhi, Shimla, and Mumbai. Take the famous 'toy train' into the Himalayan foothills, search for tigers in Ranthambore, witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise, explore ornate forts and palaces in Jaipur, and cruise the lakes of Udaipur—an unforgettable odyssey through incredible India.
14
Days
11
Excursions
31
Meals Included
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Delhi
Board your overnight flight to India.
Day 2
Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi airport, transfer to your five-star hotel. Afternoon at leisure before a welcome briefing and dinner.
Day 3
Old Delhi Tour & Rickshaw Ride
Sightseeing of Old Delhi including Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque, and a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. Visit India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and the National Rail Museum.
Day 4
Toy Train to Shimla
Travel to Kalka and board the UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla Railway 'toy train' through pine forests with Himalayan views. Check into the legendary Oberoi Cecil hotel.
Day 5
Shimla Tour
Explore Shimla's highlights including the Viceregal Lodge, Gaiety Theatre, Scandal Point, and the Mall. Evening at leisure.
Day 6
Board the Deccan Odyssey
Train to Delhi, then board the luxury Deccan Odyssey—your home on wheels for seven nights. Welcome drinks and briefing before departure.
Day 7
Ranthambore Tiger Safari
Arrive in Sawai Madhopur and transfer to Ranthambore National Park. Afternoon open-air safari searching for tigers, striped hyenas, sambar deer, and sloth bears.
Day 8
Agra, Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
Visit the iconic Taj Mahal at sunrise, followed by lunch and the magnificent Agra Fort. Observe the art of Pietra Dura inlay work at Kalakriti.
Day 9
Jaipur - The Pink City
Explore Amber Fort by Jeep, visit City Palace, the astronomical Jantar Mantar observatory, and photograph Hawa Mahal, the Palace of the Winds.
Day 10
Udaipur - City of Lakes
Tour the majestic City Palace, cruise across Lake Pichola, and explore the old city's colourful bazaars.
Day 11
Vadodara & Champaner
Visit UNESCO-listed Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, and enjoy tea at the magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace.
Day 12
Aurangabad & Ellora Caves
Explore the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves, featuring rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments including the magnificent Kailasa Temple.
Day 13
Mumbai Tour
Disembark and tour Mumbai: Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan (Gandhi museum), Kala Ghoda arts district, and the Prince of Wales Museum. Check into your seafront hotel.
Day 14
Return to UK
Transfer to Mumbai airport for your return flight home.
What's Included
Flights & Rail
- • Return flights from 6 UK airports
- • 7 nights aboard the Deccan Odyssey luxury train
- • UNESCO Kalka-Shimla 'toy train' journey
- • All transfers throughout
Accommodation
- • 2 nights five-star hotel in Delhi
- • 2 nights The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla
- • 7 nights Deccan Odyssey (elegant cabin)
- • 1 night five-star seafront hotel, Mumbai
Experiences
- • Old Delhi tour with rickshaw ride
- • Ranthambore National Park tiger safari
- • Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- • Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal
- • Udaipur City Palace and Lake Pichola cruise
- • UNESCO Ellora Caves
Dining & Extras
- • 31 meals included throughout
- • Fine dining aboard the Deccan Odyssey
- • Tea at Laxmi Vilas Palace
- • Expert local guides
- • 24/7 support from your travel specialist
Pricing
From £7,899pp
Departures November 2026 - March 2027. Solo pricing available. Message me to discuss options tailored to your preferences.
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