Maharashtra, Gujarat and the other parts of Deccan narrates a different take of Indian culture. Besides its enthralling scenic beauty, this land boasts of gigantic castles, holy caves and grand palaces. How about re-living the golden times of Deccan besides exploring these heritage sites? This has been made possible by a special train from the Indian Railways, the Deccan Odyssey.
The tune for a royal journey is set as the guests approach the “Blue Beauty.” The staff cladded in traditional attire of Maharashtra welcomes the guests with a warm smile and greetings. As the guests step into the train, wine is served to refresh them; an arrival kit is provided which contains the basic stationeries and the brochure.
The train is equipped with 21 well maintained and air conditioned coaches; tourists have an array of option to choose from Deluxe Cars to Presidential Suites. There is also a special suite for especially able guests. Every coach has an attached bathroom with exquisite toiletries, towels and shower to give a homely feel. In addition to these, there is a spacious room with a large bed draped in soft linens.
Deccan Odyssey makes dining an immemorial experience at its dual dining cars, the Peshwa I and II. The exotic ambience and the aroma of quintessential cuisines blends to offer the guests just not fill their stomach but also their heart.
Mumbai Hi, the on-board bar of the train gives you a feel of the lively environment of Mumbai. It is well stocked with high quality drinks collected from around the world and also has a plethora of non-alcoholic drinks.
The prime aspect of any travel is its itinerary and Deccan Odyssey leaves no stone unturned to offer a power packed travel package to its guests. The train has 6 journeys, namely
So relax and unwind from the daily stresses of life with a trip on Deccan Odyssey this vacation.
By Lucia Adams
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