The Heart of India aboard the Deccan Odyssey

10 nights from £5999

10 nights

The Heart of India aboard the Deccan Odyssey

11 Days - Signature Tours

£5999 pp including flights £600 per night
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Say 'Namaste' to India on a luxurious train journey from the back-alley markets of Old Delhi to the grandeur of the Taj Mahal, and the modern metropolis of Mumbai.

Uncover India's grand cultural heritage while exploring its many royal palaces and forts, as well as some of the oldest and most important sights in the country. We'll adventure through its rich natural landscape in search of untamed wildlife in Ranthambore and visit one of the seven wonders of the world at Agra's Taj Mahal. 

Travelling by train is an immersive way to experience this vast, surprising and intriguing country. The newly refurbished Deccan Odyssey is the best India has to offer with palatial decor and the atmosphere of a bygone golden age - it's a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience you'll carry with you forever. 

This holiday is ideal for travellers looking for a relaxing way to see the flawless grandeur and past glories of the Raj and delve deeper into the life of ordinary Indian's post-independence. 

  • Travel through the expansive Indian countryside in one of the country’s most luxurious private trains, the Deccan Odyssey.&nbsp
  • Go in search of tigers and other native wildlife in Ranthambore National Park and visit the surrounding villages for a taste of local daily life.&nbsp
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  • Explore some of India's largest and most historic cities with visits and guided tours in Udaipur, Jaipur, Mumbai and New and Old Delhi, including a cycle rickshaw ride through a bustling marketplace.&nbsp
  • Discover India's abundant history with visits to UNESCO-listed sites of Ellora Caves and Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum in Vadodara and the Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai.&nbsp
  • See the magnificent Taj Mahal with its pure white marble and exquisite craftsmanship, and visit the inspiration for its jewellery box design, the Baby Taj.&nbsp
  • Travel through the expansive Indian countryside in one of the country’s most luxurious private trains, the Deccan Odyssey.
  • Go in search of tigers and other native wildlife in Ranthambore National Park and visit the surrounding villages for a taste of local daily life.
  • Explore some of India's largest and most historic cities with visits and guided tours in Udaipur, Jaipur, Mumbai and New and Old Delhi, including a cycle rickshaw ride through a bustling marketplace.
  • Discover India's abundant history with visits to UNESCO-listed sites of Ellora Caves and Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum in Vadodara and the Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai.
  • See the magnificent Taj Mahal with its pure white marble and exquisite craftsmanship, and visit the inspiration for its jewellery box design, the Baby Taj.
  • Enjoy the more exclusive atmosphere of travelling in a small group with an average of 22 guests.
  • Highlights: Travel through the expansive Indian countryside in one of the country’s most luxurious private trains, the Deccan Odyssey
  • Go in search of tigers and other native wildlife in Ranthambore National Park and visit the surrounding villages for a taste of local daily life
  • Explore some of India's largest and most historic cities with visits and guided tours in Udaipur, Jaipur, Mumbai and New and Old Delhi, including a cycle rickshaw ride through a bustling marketplace
  • Discover India's abundant history with visits to UNESCO-listed sites of Ellora Caves and Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum in Vadodara and the Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai
  • See the magnificent Taj Mahal with its pure white marble and exquisite craftsmanship, and visit the inspiration for its jewellery box design, the Baby Taj
  • Signature Highlights: Hop aboard a bicycle-driven rickshaw for an exciting ride through the historic markets of Chandni Chowk and enjoy a delicious lunch in a lovingly restored Haveli
  • Cruise across Lake Pichola and stop in at the luxurious Jagmandir Palace for lunch while admiring views of Udaipur
  • Enjoy high tea at Sawai Madhopur Lodge, a former hunting post of the royals
  • Enjoy the more exclusive atmosphere of travelling in a small group with an average of 22 guests
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