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About Deccan Odyssey Train
If the regality of the mighty Rajput unfolds itself on board the Palace on Wheels, can the royalty of the Marathas be far behind? The Deccan Odyssey takes tourists on a trip to the land of Marathas, complete with the royal splendour that characterised their lives. It is one journey that will not come down from the minds of the tourists for a long time. The comforts offered on board matches with the best in the Five star hotel industry. And, amidst all the luxury and comforts, tourists are taken to enjoy some magnificent as well as soothing sights.

The Deccan Odyssey came into being after an MOU was signed between the Railway Ministry and the MTDC in Feb 2001. After a green signal was obtained from the Railway board, the ICF (Integral Coach Factory) took nearly ten months to finally constrct the Deccan Odyssey. The train made its trial run in the year 2003, and finally on 16th January, 2004, the train rolled out on its very first journey.

The train begins its journey every Wednesday from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai.

Destinations Covered
Mumbai - Ganapatiphule- Sindhudurg - Tarkarli Backwaters - Sawantwadi - Goa - Kolhapur - Pune - Aurangabad - Ellora Caves - Jalgaon - Ajanta Caves - Nasik- Mumbai.

Deccan OdysseyFacilities Offered
There are all together 21 coaches in the Deccan Odyssey Train. Out of these, 13 are meant for passengers. 11 of these have 4 twin bedded chambers, while the rest two, the Presidential Suite have two twin bedded coupe. Each of the saloons have attached bathroom with running hot and cold water and shower. There are also channel music, intercom and CD/MP3 player in every saloon. The saloons are all tastefully designed with wall to wall carpeting. At the end of every saloon, there is a lounge where passengers can sit, relax, watch television and interact with fellow passengers. The train has two restaurant, Peshwa I and Peshwa II, serving delicious dishes. There is also a well stocked bar for the passengers.

Apart from these facilities, there is a conference-cum-business center, which can accommodate nearly 30 people. It is equipped with television sets, DVD players and Computers with Internet connectivity. This section is highly useful for the business class. Quiet a few faclities are also provided on board Deccan Odyssey like an Ayurvedic Body Massage center, A Gymnasium, A beauty Parlor, Exclusive smoking and non-smoking suite cars, a well maintained Library, Money exchange facility/credit cards and wide collection of CD's/MP3.
Deccan Odyssey Tour
Day 01 - Mumbai
Day 02 - Ganpatiphule
Day 03 - Tarkarli Backwaters
Day 04 - Goa
Day 05 - Pune
Day 06 - Ellora
Day 07 - Ajanta
Day 08 - Mumbai


Departure Dates for 2012 - 2013

Sl. No Month Dates
1 Dec-12 12, 19, 26
2 Jan-13 2, 9, 16
3 Apr-13 17

Tariff

Deccan Odyssey - 2012-2013
Tariff per person per night
Tour Itinerary : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Departure : Every Wednesday

Destination Covered :
Mumbai > Sindhudurg > Tarkarli > Goa/Vasco > Kolhapur > Daulatabad > Ajanta > Nashik > Mumbai

September 2012 & April 2012 & April 2013 October 2012 to March 2013
Occupancy Type Amount in US$ Amount in US$
Single Occupancy US$ 500 US$ 650
Double Occupancy US$ 390 US$ 500
Triple Occupancy US$ 315 US$ 425
Presidential Suite
Single Occupancy US$ 750 US$ 950
Double Occupancy US$ 650 US$ 800
Extra Occupancy US$ 300 US$ 370

Note :
» 50% of tariff for children between 5 years and 12 years of age.
» Service tax @2.58% extra as applicable.
» There will be a 10% surcharge levied on the tariff for the trips falling during Christmas and New Year.

Any leg of minimum of 2 nights subject to availability will be given at the above-mentioned rates.
Thus Mumbai-Goa (2 nights) checkout at Goa after breakfast and Goa-Mumbai (5 nights) sector will be sold as available segments to clients.
If the client undertakes the day sightseeing programme at Goa & Mumbai, an extra $ 130 USD per person plus applicable service tax will be charged. This charge includes car, guide, entrance fees, and lunch deluxe restaurant.

Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel and accommodation, catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments and palaces and cultural entertainment.

Tariff does not include liquor, laundry, video camera and other item of personal nature.

Booking Policy :
a) In case of FITs:-
» 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
» Remaining 80% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure of the tour.

b) In case of Group and Charter:-
» 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
» Remaining 50% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure of the tour.

Cancellation Policy :
a) In case of FITs:-
» 5% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
» 20% of ticket value between 30 to 59 days prior to departure.
» 50% of ticket value between 15-29 days prior to departure.
» 100% of ticket value 14 or less days prior to the departure.

b) In case of Group and Charter:-
» 10% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
» 100% of ticket value between 0 to 59 days prior to departure.

No show/ En route termination of tour/amendment:-
» No Show - In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.
» En route termination of tour - In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.
» Amendment - Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every case be decided on merits on a case to case basis.




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