The Deccan Odyssey Travel in the Lap of Luxury The Deccan Odyssey

• A Joint Venture and Govt. of • Operated by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. in the State of Maharashtra • Travel itineraries include in-state as well as all India tour packages • Benchmarked against the best luxury trains in the world e.g. Blue Train of South Africa, The Orient Express of Europe and the Eastern and Oriental of South East Asia. • Operational period – September to April • Information on packages: www.maharashtratourism.gov.in Discover Royalty The Experience

• Synonymous to Royalty, this train experience is tailored to offer its patrons an aristocratic travel experience – Planned itineraries focusing on optimizing the Destination Experience – Spacious and tastefully designed interiors – Air Conditioned Cabins with a lounge in each coach – Business conferencing facilities – Gym, Spa and recreational facilities – Concierge and in train service tailored to enhance the royal experience – Trained and educated staff members and service managers – Specialty Cuisines offered and Multi-cuisine restaurants – Catering and Services controlled by the TAJ group – One of the finest chain of Luxury Hotels around the globe On Board Services

• Fully air conditioned train • 24- hour room service • Business center with Internet, • Valet attendant • ISD and STD in the conference • Special assistance for physically car challenged people • LCD TV in 11 lounge cars • Luggage collection facility • Plasma TV with allied • Guests provided with Arrival equipment Kits • 1 health spa car with steam, • Fully stocked bar beauty parlor, gymnasium and • Daily newspapers and spa magazines • Central Disc Player • Packaged drinking water • Cell phones on demand served • Laundry services • Mail box facility Luxury be-fitting a King Royal Facilities

The train has 21 coaches • Presidential Suite Car  02 • Deluxe Cabin Car  10 • Restaurant car  02 • Conference car  01 • Bar car  01 • Gym/Yoga/Health car  01 • Staff car and Store  02 • Power car  02 The Presidential Coach

Each of the two Presidential Suite Coaches comprises of • 4 twin-bedded suites, which can accommodate 8 guests per coach. •The interiors are tastefully done, with wall to wall carpeting and elegant décor including a store room and valet area. •Guest facilities include a Lounge, Bunk beds, Two Toilets, Wardrobe and changing room •For entertainment, there is channel music, television, CD/MP3 player, mini Fridge, intercom and other amenities. •The two attached bathrooms have a constant supply of hot and cold water. Deluxe Cabins

The Deccan Odyssey feature 10 coaches with 4 Deluxe Cabins per coach featuring •Tastefully designed interiors with double beds, twin-beds, and bunk beds •Guest facilities include Personalized temperature control systems, Intercom, P.A system, Attached toilets, Geysers, Exhaust fans, Wardrobes, Writing desk and much more… •For entertainment, there is channel music, television, CD/MP3 player, intercom and other amenities. •The attached bathroom has a constant supply of hot and cold water. • Special cabin available for the physically challenged Dining

The TAJ Group of Hotels is behind the professional and smooth service on this train. •Guests can indulge their taste buds with some delectable cuisine at the two restaurant cars – Peshwa I – Peshwa II. •Both 37-cover restaurant cars have a kitchen that serves an exotic array of mouth -watering fare - Indian, Continental, Maharashtrian, Goan and Chinese. •Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are available on request. Each coach also has a mini-pantry •Facilities such as coffee makers, microwave ovens etc. are also available Mumbai Hi - Bar

The assortment of exquisite liquor is bound to elevate your spirits and create your own personalized zone • Enjoy some of the finest spirits at the bar counter • The bar has a total Seating capacity of 24 with various table options as well as a lounge area with sofas – Double seated - 5 – Triple seated - 2 – Four seated - 2 • An in-house liquor store allows you to purchase liquor to be consumed in your room Samwad - Business Conferencing

• This modern coach seats 40 guests and offers all facilities, to facilitate business communication requirements • There are computers with printers, fax and internet connectivity, to keep in touch with the outside world. • Complete conference facilities are available, including a Plasma TV, Podium and high end audio conferencing facilities. • The pantry serves hot and cold snacks & beverages, for the small breaks between meetings. • If guests want to celebrate after a long day’s work, the sound and light system converts the conference area to a dance floor. Health & Recreation

• Guests can rejuvenate themselves at the gymnasium, which has the latest workout equipment, a changing room, a steam bath and two shower rooms. • For those who wish to indulge in a little pampering, Deccan Odyssey also features Plumeria – the spa that offers a relaxing Ayurvedic massage and steam bath. • It offers two massage rooms for discovering age old traditions and cures to modern day stress. Spa Plumeria

• Deccan Odyssey is the only luxury train to have an in- house Beauty Parlour on board. • Several facial and rejuvenating therapies are available at Spa Plumeria: – Facial Therapy – Aroma Therapy – Stress Relief Therapy – Salon services etc Making the experience even better

• Superior design, light weight, package units – Servicing from outside the coach • Maintenance free VRLA emergency battery • Insulating floor boards – Sound proof – High thermal insulation The Itinerary Maharashtra – 7 day tour The Deccan Odyssey – Maharashtra Route

• Day 1 : Mumbai: – Boarding at C.S.T. (a world heritage site) • Day 2 : Sindhudurg Nagri – – Visit to the Ocean Fort – Tarkarli Beach. • Day 3 : – Visit to Goan Churches at Old Goa. – Evening – Cultural Night & Dinner. • Day 4: Goa – Visit to Mangeshi a Hindu Temple & Safa Masjid a prominent Islamic shrine in Ponda, – Spice Farm – 16th Century Menezes Braganza House. • Day 5 :: – New Palace- – Chhatrapati Sahu Museum – Shalini Palace • Day 6 : Aurangabad – Daulatabad Fort – Ellora caves – a world heritage site. • Day 7 : Jalgaon – – Ajanta- a world heritage site. – Nasik- Ancient Temples. • Day 8 : CST, Mumbai; Arrival at 8 AM Details to the itinerary

• Tour Departures: On Wednesday from September to April every year. • Capacity: 88 pax can be extended up to 98 pax. • Duration of tour: Wednesday to Wednesday, 7 nights. • Subject to availability can be sold as: Mumbai-Goa, 3 nights, Goa-Mumbai, 4 nights. • Rates are commissionable up to 20% and depending upon business can go up to 25% • For every 15 paid pax in a group, one complimentary seat is provided to the group leader. Tariff - Per Person Per Night

Occupancy Lean Season Peak Season Sept.2012 & April Oct.2011 to March 2012 2011 & 2012 and October 2012 to March 2013 Deluxe Cabin (INR as per exchange rate on www.rbi.org.in) Single Occupancy USD 500 USD 650 Double Occupancy USD 390 USD 500 Triple Occupancy USD 315 USD 425 Presidential Suite Single Occupancy USD 750 USD 950 Double Occupancy USD 650 USD 800 Extra Occupancy USD 300 USD 370 Tour Dates

• 12.12.2012 to 19.12.2012 • 19.12.2012 to 26.12.2012 • 26.12.2012 to 02.01.2013 • 02.01.2013 to 09.01.2013 • 09.01.2013 to 16.01.2013 • 16.01.2013 to 23.01.2013 • 23.01.2013 to 30.01.2013 • 30.01.2013 to 06.02.2013 • 17.04.2013 to 23.04.2013 The Indian Maharaja – The Pan India 8 day tour Mumbai – Delhi & Delhi - Mumbai The Deccan Odyssey – Pan India Route

• Day 1 : Mumbai: – Boarding at C.S.T. (a world heritage site) • Day 2 : Aurangabad – Visit Ellora Caves (a world heritage site) – Enjoy Sumptuous lunch and relax onboard. • Day 3 : Aurangabad – Visit Ajanta Caves (a world heritage site) – Relax onboard and prepare for a journey to • Day 4 : Udaipur – Visit City Palace followed by boat rides on lake Pichola – Enjoy a Gala Dinner at Palace hotel The Deccan Odyssey Route

• Day 5 : Sawai Madhopur – An early breakfast and proceed for the jungle Safari – Enjoy Lunch on board followed by an afternoon safari followed by High-Tea at The Taj Lodge • Day 6 : – Visit to Amber Fort – Enjoy a day of sightseeing at Jaipur. • Day 7 : Agra – Visit to Fatehpur Sikri. (a world heritage site) – Visit Agra Fort and bask in the splendor of the Taj Mahal • Day 8 : Delhi – Check-out in the morning with nostalgic memories of the Indian Maharaja – New Group checks-in at Delhi Tariff - Per Person Per Night

Occupancy Silver Class Gold Class Platinum Class

Single US $ 950 US $ 1110 US $ 1590

Twin US $ 595 US $ 695 US $ 995 Tour Dates

Mumbai –––Delhi Delhi –––Mumbai

17.10.2012 to 24.10.2012 24.10.2012 to 31.10.2012

31.10.2012 to 07.11.2012 07.11.2012 to 14.11.2012

14.11.2012 to 21.11.2012 21.11.2012 to 28.11.2012 28.11.2012 to 05.12.2012 05.12.2012 to 12.12.2012

06.02.2013 to 13.02.2013 13.02.2013 to 20.02.2013

20.02.2013 to 27.02.2013 27.02.2013 to 06.03.2013 06.03.2013 to 13.03.2013 13.03.2013 to 20.03.2013

03.04.2013 to 10.04.2013 10.04.2013 to 17.04.2013 Our Guest Speak • The kindness courtesy & professionalism of the staff made the trip an absolute pleasure. Thank you every one. I will be back !! . –Ms.Catherine Joan O'brien, Australian

• You were absolutely tops in every category. We were treated like Kings/Queens. Thank you for wonderful holiday. – Ms.Manderville Kathleen J. Canadian

• Thank you for the superb hospitality and great programme . –Mr. Helbling Audre Switzerland • An exceptional trip with much diversity and outstanding service. One of the best things we have done in over 25 year of travel. –Mr.Midwinter Mark Timothy –Ms.Julian Linda Maree,  Australian

• Nothing else requires-Everything was excellent. Train is beautiful, comfortable, food was excellent ------Meighan Mary Kathryn. Canadian

• Yes, I really enjoyed every movement. I really Enjoyed. Your restaurant and the excellent kitchen. Congratulation to your team, they did an excellent job. ---Andra SkringenSkringen----Austria • This has been a truly exceptional experience beyond my expectations. The service and the attention to our every need was wonderful. Thank you for a great experience. –Mr. Robert Jensen, American

• It was a wonderful experience + one that I would recommend both to family and friends. I am looking forward to a return visit to India + will consider bringing my 86 year old father on your trip. – Ken & Carolyn Doyle Canadian

The entire trip has exceeded my expectations. The Service has been to a very high standard and everyone has been very helpful. We are so pleased our agent Trans Indus recommended your tour . -Dr. Peter Davies, Great Britain Tour Departures: On Wednesday from October to April every year.

Capacity: 88 pax can be extended up to 98 pax.

Duration of tour: Wednesday to Wednesday, 7 nights.

Subject to availability can be sold as: Mumbai-Goa, 3 nights, Goa -Mumbai, 4 nights.

Rates are commissionable up to 20% and depending upon business can go up to 25%

For every 15 paid pax in a group, one complimentary seat is provided to the group leader.

For Bookings & Enquiry: www.maharashtratourism.gov.in : Tel: 91-22- 22836690 or 8879222076 Thank You