Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey, on the Maharashtra Wild Trail, an 8 day ride through the hinterlands of Maharashtra, the majestic Western Ghats, into the Deccan region of the vast and diverse expanse of central India. This exciting journey includes the thrill of chasing tigers at two of the highest tiger density reserves of Maharashtra, the awe inspiring beauty of the art of Ajanta and exquisite sculptures in Ellora; the holy city of Nashik, now also India’s wine capital. A railroad journey like none other, in a land like no other, we welcome you on board the Deccan Odyssey.

• Saturday Day 1 : Board the Deccan Odyssey at Mumbai – on to Ellora Caves

  This evening, arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and board the Deccan Odyssey on a mesmerizing voyage through the Maratha heartland.

• Sunday Day 2 : Aurangabad – Ellora Caves

  Proceed to visit Ellora Caves - a World Heritage site. A unique artistic creation, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.

• Monday Day 3 : Aurangabad

  Enjoy a day visiting Bibi - Ka - Maqbara a replica of the Taj Mahal at Agra followed by a visit to the famous Himroo fabric weaving centre.

• Tuesday Day 4 : Pench National Park (Ramtek)

  Arrive at Ramtek and drive to Maharashtra's Pench National Park. Named after the Pench River which splits it into almost equal halves, the park is immensely rich in bio-diversity, an important ecosystem supporting an abundance of flora and fauna, including a rich variety of aquatic life. Enjoy morning and afternoon game safaris in the park.

• Wednesday Day 5 : Tadoba

  Reach Chandrapur and set out for the Tadoba Tiger Reserve - A magnificent habitat for the Royal Bengal Tiger. Enjoy lunch at the forest lodge, where the naturalists will interact with you narrating their admirable work in tiger conservation.

• Thursday Day 6 : Jalgaon – Ajanta Caves

  Arrive at Jalgaon railway station and drive to Ajanta Caves, a World Heritage site.These magnificent caves have exquisite ancient murals & sculptures that depict the life of Buddha..

• Friday Day 7 : Nashik

  Arrive at Nashik and walk along the Godavari Ghats; then head for a vineyard tour followed by wine tasting and lunch.

• Saturday Day 8 : Disembark in Mumbai

  Arrive at Mumbai, where your journey comes to an end.