Day 1 (Saturday): Delhi

Board the Deccan Odyssey at Delhi – on to Sawai Ranthambore
Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey.
This evening, assemble at the railway station at approximately 1700 hours to complete the registration process and check-in formalities for your Indian Odyssey journey, as you receive a traditional Indian welcome and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink.
After completion of all formalities, you will be shown to your delightful cabins. As you settle in, the Deccan Odyssey shall depart Delhi for Sawai Madhopur.
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey (ETD at 18:15 Hrs)

Day 2 (Sunday): Sawai Madhopur

Sawai Madhopur, in Rajasthan, is the alighting point for the famous Ranthambore National Park, and India’s efforts to conserve the dwindling tiger population can be seen here.
Enjoy breakfast before your morning village safari. Visit a local home for a and interact with the family. Post the village tour, head back to the comfort of Deccan Odyssey for a sumptuous lunch.
Post lunch, disembark to head for the afternoon safari. Return to Deccan Odyssey, dinner on board, and your onward journey to Jaipur, The Pink City.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board; Overnight on Deccan Odyssey (ETD at 20:30 Hrs)

Day 3 (Monday): Jaipur

After breakfast, you drive to Maharaja Mansingh’s 17th-century masterpiece, the Amber Fort, which overlooks the beautiful Maota Lake. En route to Amber Fort, visit the Palace of Winds, otherwise known as the Hawa Mahal, famous for its intricate pink sandstone carving and a beautiful view of the city.
Thereafter, you will visit the famous City Palace of Jaipur, an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative ar,t and carved doorways.
Lunch at a City hotel. Following lunch, you may choose to participate in a shopping experience.
After your full day of delving into the royal past of Jaipur, you will return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner on board as it departs for Agra.
Breakfast on board, Lunch at a City hotel & Dinner on board, Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
(ETD at 18:00 Hrs)

Day 4 (Tuesday): Agra

Arriving at Agra. After Breakfast, proceed for the Taj Mahal Sightseeing. Lunch at a City Hotel.
After lunch, visit to Agra Fort, A visit to the Diwan-e-Am, ‘Hall of Public Audience’, and the Royal Pavilions is not to be missed.
Later, you have the opportunity to visit the local showroom to admire the exquisite Pietra Dura (marble inlay) artefacts and Mughal ornaments.
Late evening, you return to the Deccan Odyssey set off for Varanasi.
Breakfast on board, Lunch at a City Hotel & Dinner on board, Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
(ETD at 21:00 Hrs)

Day 5 (Wednesday): Varanasi

Arrive at Varanasi – The cradle of Mankind, the oldest living city on this planet. Visit Temples & Ghat area, experience the lively bazaar and the mystic chaos. Enjoy a boat ride on the Holy Ganges.
Breakfast on board, Lunch at a City Hotel & Dinner on board, Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
(ETD at 20:00 Hrs)

Day 6 (Thursday): Khajuraho

Arrive at the historic city of Khajuraho, which holds the World Heritage Monument, the Chandela Temple complex. Visit the Mahadev Temple.
Breakfast on board, Lunch at a City Hotel & Dinner on board, Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
(ETD at 20:00 Hrs)

Day 7 (Friday): Orchha

Today, the Deccan Odyssey arrives at Orchha. Visit the fort, and experience village life as well.
(Optional Gwalior visit)
Breakfast on board, Lunch at a City Hotel & Dinner on board, Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
(ETD at 20:30 Hrs)

Day 8 (Saturday): Delhi

Disembark in Delhi
Early this morning, after breakfast, you will disembark at the Delhi Safdarjung Station.
Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey as your royal passage through the grand vistas of India comes to an end.
Breakfast on board