Indian Odyssey Tour

Package Overview

Hotels
Sightseeing
Taxes, Insurance , Gratuities
Laundry, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft beverages during non meal hours
Video and professional Still Camera fees
Arrival and Departure transfers
International and Domestic air tickets
Pre and Post tour accommodation and any tour extensions unless specifically mentioned as a part of the journey27-0731-12

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : New Delhi - Sawai Madhopur

  Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey. This evening assemble at the railway station at approximately 2015 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 Dinner on board Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

• Day 2 : Ranthambore National Park Indian Odysse (Ranthambore)

  Ranthambore National Park Indian Odysse (Ranthambore)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. The park is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country and the most likely place to spot one of these majestic animals.
  
  Enjoy an early morning breakfast before you set out for your morning game drive. Ranthambore is home to several other species as well; you can see herds of Chital and Sambhar deer as well as wild boar, Nilgai antelope and chinkara gazelles. There are also sloth bear, a few leopards and crocodiles. Extensive bird life includes jungle fowl, partridges, quails, the crested serpent eagle, woodpeckers, flycatchers etc. There are also water birds like storks, ducks and geese at the lakes and waterholes. If it's your lucky day, you could spot a tiger lolling around lazily in the sun, or feverishly hunting down deer around the lakes! Return to the comfort of the Deccan Odyssey for lunch and a short rest before your next adventure into the jungle. When you're done with the jungle, feel free to share the spoils (of your photo-shoots!) at high tea at Sawai Madhopur Lodge, the former hunting lodge of the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur. After high tea, it is time to head back to the Deccan Odyssey where you can relax with a drink before dinner on board, as the Deccan Odyssey sets off for Agra, the city of the world famous “Taj Mahal” Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board; High tea at Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge.
  
  Overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

  • Hotspots : Ranthambore National Park
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

• Day 3 : Ranthambore - Agra

  1. The driver will take you to Agra (4 Hrs 30 Mins / 236 Kms approx.). Along the way you’ll have the opportunity to take breaks for refreshments and photography
  2. Arriving at Agra, you will realize that the Mughals were not just the greatest dynasty to rule India but also its greatest builders. After a leisurely breakfast on board, you will visit the Taj Mahal, which was Emperor Shah Jahan’s gift of love to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and is truly the world’s most wondrous monument. The making of the Taj Mahal is as much a fable as the edifice itself. It took 20000 men 22 years to build this unrivalled mausoleum and its exquisite white marble was brought from 200 miles away by caravans of elephants and camels. Lunch at a City Hotel.
  
  After lunch your tour of Agra continues as you visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, a marble mausoleum built by Nur Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jahangir, in memory of her father, Ghiyas Beg. Sometimes called the ‘Baby Taj’, it is beautifully conceived in white marble, mosaic and lattice. Thereafter proceed to Agra Fort, another outstanding example of Mughal architecture, and the seat of Mughal reign and administration for three generations. The present structure owes its origins to Emperor Akbar who had its first buildings of red sandstone erected on the eastern bank of the river Yamuna. His grandson Shah Jahan, the most artistic and prolific builder of the dynasty, later added the impressive marbled private quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. 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 markets to admire the exquisite Pietra Dura (marble inlay) artefacts and Mughal ornaments OR as an optional activity you may avail of spa facilities at a hotel before completing your tour of this historical city. Late evening, you return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner and your onward journey to Jaipur, The Pink City. Breakfast on board; Lunch at a City Hotel; Dinner on board.
  
  Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

  • Hotspots : Taj Mahal, Itmad-Ud-Daulah, Agra Fort
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

• Day 4 : Agra - Jaipur

  1. The driver will take you to Jaipur (4 Hrs / 285 Kms approx.). Along the way you’ll have the opportunity to take breaks for refreshments and photography.
  2. Legendary for the triumphs of its proud Rajputs, Jaipur, the City of Victory, is surrounded by the rugged Aravali hills - crowned by formidable forts - and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens. Royal processions and parades, in all their splendour, graced these palaces and forts once. The city is a colourful oasis in the desert and you will notice a timeless quality to Jaipur's bazaars and its people. After breakfast you drive to Maharaja Mansingh’s 17th century masterpiece, the Amber Fort that overlooks the beautiful Maota Lake. The fort is a sprawling complex of courtyards, halls and rooms adorned with beautiful paintings, precious stones and mirrors. Behold the Sheesh Mahal, ‘Hall of Mirrors’, where a single lamplight reflects in many mirrors, and lights up the entire room, creating a dazzling effect.
  
  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 art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts,armoury, costumes and carpets. Walk across to the adjacent Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory built in the 18th century by Sawai Jai Singh. A wondrous achievement for its time the observatory gives accurate readings even to this day.
  
  Lunch at a City hotel. Following lunch you may choose to participate in one of the optional tours. Enjoy spa facilities at a palace hotel OR have the opportunity to explore the colorful bazaars of the Pink City which offer a wide range of ethnic handicrafts produced in the citycentre and its outskirts.
  
  After your full day of delving in the royal past of Jaipur you will return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner on board as it departs for Jodhpur.
  Breakfast on board; Lunch at a City hotel; Dinner on board.
  
  Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

  • Hotspots : Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

• Day 5 : Jaipur - Jodhpur City Tour Indian Oddessey (Jodhpur)

  1. The driver will take you to Jodhpur (5 Hrs 30 Mins / 330Kms approx.). Along the way you’ll have the opportunity to take breaks for refreshments and photography.
  
  2. This morning as the Deccan Odyssey travels through the stronghold of the Marwar region, enjoy a relaxing morning on board as you breakfast, unwind and experience the striking panorama of the Thar Desert, arriving at Jodhpur. The morning is at leisure on board the Deccan Odyssey, but those who wish to step out have the option of visiting a weavers' village, a potters’ village as well as a Bishnoi village. The Bishnoi tribe, indigenous to India, follow the 29 principles laid down by their Guru about 540 years ago, to protect trees and wildlife ensuring a healthy eco-friendly social life for the community. Take a peep into their lives where traditions and skills are passed down unchanged through generations OR enjoy spa facilities at a hotel.
  
  After your village visits, return to the Deccan Odyssey for lunch.Following lunch on board, set out once again to explore the magnificent city of Jodhpur, also known as the Blue City, after the vivid blue-painted houses that surround the Mehrangarh Fort. Set like a pearl amidst the stark desert, this former capital of Marwar boasts some of the finest architecture from the Rajput era, renowned for its superb forts and glorious palaces. Experience glimpses of the lifestyle of the residents as you explore the city. Walk through the busy bustle of the Old Clock Tower market, past old havelis and houses, continue to the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, the pride of Jodhpur. Marvel at the intricate carvings and expansive courtyards of the several palaces inside as well as the amazing view of palanquins, arms, paintings, costumes and the arts and crafts of a bygone era at the museum. In the evening enjoy a wide array of sumptuous Marwar barbecue delights served in the royal courtyard of Mehrangarh Fort as you admire the cityscape from atop.
  
  Having taken in your share of the sublime beauty of Jodhpur, return to the Deccan Odyssey and head for Udaipur. Breakfast & Lunch on board; Barbecue at Mehrangarh Fort.
  
  Overnight on Deccan Odyssey

  • Hotspots : Mehrangarh Fort
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

• Day 6 : Jodhpur - Udaipur City Tour of Udaipur Indian Oddssey (Udaipur)

  1. The driver will take you to Udaipur ( 4 Hrs / 248 Kms approx.). Along the way you’ll have the opportunity to take breaks for refreshments and photography.
  2. The Deccan Odyssey rolls into Udaipur in the morning. Set on the shores of the placid Lake Pichola, Udaipur,known as the City of Lakes, is easily one of the most romantic cities of India, surrounded by scenic hills. Enjoy your breakfast as you admire the picturesque landscape of the Aravali hills. You will then disembark to visit the famous City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, with its scalloped arches, fretted balconies, and cupolas, which also houses the spectacular Crystal Gallery. The tour of this magnificent city is completed with a boat cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola.
  
  Return to the Deccan Odyssey for lunch. After lunch, you may relax on board for the afternoon or take the option of visiting a spa at a palace hotel. Later embark on a Walking Tour through the Old City of Udaipur. Sample the exquisite variety of handicrafts ranging from toys, bewitching puppets, wall hangings, cloth lanterns, handmade papers, jewellery, paintings, painted wooden boxes, pottery, brassware and terracotta sculptures.
  
  Thereafter you return to the Deccan Odyssey for a relaxed evening and dinner as we depart for Vadodara. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board.
  
  Overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

  • Hotspots : Lake Pichola, City Palace
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

• Day 7 : Udaipur - Vadodara City Tour of Vadodara (Vadodara)

  1. Today you arrive at the capital of the Gaekwads, Vadodara, located along the seasonal river Vishwamitri.
  2. Breakfast over, you will disembark and proceed to visit Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the only complete and unchanged pre-Mughal Islamic city in India. This concentration of largely unexcavated archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage properties is cradled in an impressive landscape. Marvel at the Jami Masjid (Great Mosque ) built in 1513 representing a perfect blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture which was a model for later mosque architecture in India.
  
  Drive back to Vadodara for a leisurely lunch on board the Deccan Odyssey. After lunch, you will visit the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, originally constructed as a school for the Maharaja's children. Today, art lovers can view a large number of works of art displayed in the museum including a collection of the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and other renowned European Masters as well as a collection of sculptures in marble and bronze. Enjoy high tea at the resplendent Laxmi Vilas Palace, built in 1890, and the residence of the Royal family even today. Reputedly four times the size of Buckingham Palace, its overwhelming Durbar Hall boasts a Venetian mosaic floor, Belgian stained glass windows and walls with intricate mosaic decorations. The palace also houses a remarkable collection of old armoury and sculptures in bronze, marble & terracotta by Fellici. Witness a folk performance typical of the region as you savour some of the special delicacies from the Royal kitchens. Return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner as it pulls out for the last leg of your journey.
  
  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board; High tea at Laxmi Vilas Palace. Overnight on Deccan Odyssey.

  • Hotspots : Laxmi Vilas Palace, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum
  • Themes : Heritage
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

• Day 8 : Vadodara - Mumbai Indian Odyssey Terminal

  1. Overnight journey to Mumbai.
  2. Early this morning, after breakfast, you will disembark at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai. Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey as your royal passage through the grand vistas of India comes to an end. Breakfast on board

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers

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Exclusions

• Taxes, Insurance , Gratuities
• Laundry, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft beverages during non meal hours
• Video and professional Still Camera fees
• Arrival and Departure transfers
• International and Domestic air tickets
• Pre and Post tour accommodation and any tour extensions unless specifically mentioned as a part of the journey

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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• Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

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After Confirmation:
1) Any service/services not availed from the above costing will deduct the cost as per the cancellation policy.

Cancellation Policy:

• 15 Days prior to the starting date – 25% of the service cost.


• 7 Days prior to the starting date – 50% of the service cost.


• 5‐7 Days prior to the starting date – 75% of the service cost.


• Less than 24 hours to 5 days prior to dept – 100% of the service cost.

• 50% advance of the total package cost before 30 Days as confirmation from your side. And rest 50% on or before 15 Days.


• Hotel standard Check-In / Check-out time 1200 hrs noon but at some hotels it is 1400 hrs.


• Prices are subject to change with any sudden increase in the cost by supplier and any new tax by the government. Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary.


• Please note, we have allocation from the hotels mentioned. However in the rare event of any of the above mentioned hotels or room category booked not becoming available at the time of reconfirmation of the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.


• In case on any currency fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.

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