Highlights :
Destinations Covered - Mumbai - Vishwamitri (Vadodara) - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Agra - Sawai Madhopur - New Delhi
Tour Duration - 07 Nights / 08 Days
Itinerary
Saturday Day 1 : Saturday - Mumbai
Board the Deccan Odyssey at Mumbai
Board the Deccan Odyssey at Mumbai on to Vadodara Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey.
Early this evening assemble at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus at approximately 1530 hours to complete the registration process and check in formalities for your Indian Sojourn 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 Mumbai for Vadodara
Dinner on board
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Sunday Day 2 : Vadodara
Today you arrive at the capital of the Gaekwads, Vadodara, located along the seasonal river Vishwamitri.
Breakfast on board the Deccan Odyssey.
Post breakfast, you will disembark and proceed to visit Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Return to Deccan Odyssey for lunch.
Post lunch, drive to the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, originally constructed as a school for the Maharaja's children.
Enjoy high tea at the resplendent Laxmi Vilas Palace, built in 1890, and the residence of the Royal family even today.
Return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner as it pulls out for Udaipur. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board; High tea at Laxmi Vilas Palace
Dinner on board
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
(ETD at 1930 Hrs)
Monday Day 3 : Udaipur
The Deccan Odyssey rolls into Udaipur in the morning. 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. Later, board a ferry to ride on Lake Pichola to reach Jagmandir, a 17th century Palace located on an island on the picturesque lake, for an exquisite lunch.
After lunch, later embark on a Walking Tour through the Old City of Udaipur.
Thereafter you return to the Deccan Odyssey for a relaxed evening and dinner as we depart for Jodhpur.
Breakfast on board, Lunch at Jagmandir & Dinner on board Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
(ETD at 1800 Hrs)
Friday Day 4 : Jodhpur
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. Lunch on board the Deccan Odyssey
Following lunch, 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. Explore city, Walk through the bustle of the Old Clock Tower market, past old havelis and houses, continue to the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, the pride of Jodhpur.
In the evening enjoy a wide array of sumptuous Marwar barbeque 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 Jaipur.
Breakfast & Lunch on board; Barbeque at Mehrangarh Fort.Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Tuesday Day 5 : Gwalior -
Orchha
After breakfast you drive to Maharaja Mansingh`s 17th century masterpiece, the Amber Fort that 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 art and carved doorways.
Lunch at a City hotel. Following lunch you may choose to participate in shopping experience.
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 Agra.
Breakfast on board; Lunch at a City hotel; Dinner on board
(ETD at 2000 Hrs)
Wednesday Day 6 : Agra
Arriving at Agra. Lunch at a City Hotel.
Afternoon 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 for dinner and your onward journey to Sawai Madhopur.
Breakfast on board; Lunch at a City Hotel; Dinner on board Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
(ETD at 2000 Hrs)
Thursday Day 7 : Sawai Madhopur - 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.
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 asumptuous lunch.
Post lunch, disembark to head for the afternoon safari.
After a fulfilling afternoon, proceed for high tea at the Sawai Madhopur Lodge, Feel free to share the spoils (of your photo-shoots!) over a leisurely hi tea .
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 Delhi.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board; High tea at Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
Overnight on Deccan Odyssey
(ETD at 2030 Hrs)
Saturday Day 8 : Disembark in New 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
Note : The Operator reserves the right to change / amend Tour Itinerary and Destination anytime.