Why travel on Luxury Trains?
For we know your wants are simple. Only the best will do the trick for you!
Is travelling easy and ‘relaxed’ your thing? First-class train cabins a little too shabby for your liking? Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey and Venice Orient Express. These luxury trains are what dreams are made of. Let’s take a look at them one by one.
The Deccan Odyssey
You may not be a Maharaja. But you sure can travel like one! The incredibly luxurious Deccan Odyssey covers all of India. You can choose from a range of itineraries spanning 3 to 8 days. The 21 cabins on board feature luxurious amenities and facilities. But the tracks don’t end there.
Deccan Odyssey On The Go | Photo Credit: Deccan Odyssey
There is more luxury on board the Deccan Odyssey than you can imagine. The train’s got four Presidential Suites exuding unbelievable richness; reminiscent of bygone days when royal caravanserais awed one and all with their splendour.
Deccan Odyssey Beauty Salon | Photo Credit: Deccan Odyssey
Cabin Fare: Rs. 80,500 (2N / 3D) – Rs. 441,000 (7N / 8D) [For two]
Suite Fare: Rs. 121,000 (2N / 3D) – Rs. 661,500 (7N/8D) [For two]
Cabin Features
LCD TVs | Flowers | Chocolate and Cookie Baskets | Tea-Coffee Makers | Intercom | Attached Toilets | Hot & Cold Water
Services
Peshwa 1 – Indian Restaurant | Peshwa 2 – European Restaurant | Mumbai Hi bar | Plumeria Spa| Salon | 24 Hour Service | Sitting Lounges | Conference Car |Wi-Fi | Gym
Getting There
The Deccan Odyssey starts from Delhi and Mumbai.
Boarding Points
Delhi: Delhi Railway Station
Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Train Terminus
Both the cities are well connected by domestic and international airports to the rest of the world. From the airport, luxury cabs can be booked to the railway stations. Else, you can ask your tour managers to arrange for airport transfers.
Places You’ll See With Deccan Odyssey
Major destinations you’ll cover travelling with Deccan Odyssey include Agra, Bijapur, Ajanta & Ellora Caves, Goa, Hampi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Rann of Kutch, Nagpur, Pench, Nashik, Sanchi, Sasan Gir, Shani Shingnapur, Shirdi, Udaipur, and Vadodara.
Discover Hampi with Deccan Odyssey | Photo Credit: Deccan Odyssey
Phew! That’s a lot of places, isn’t it?
Udaipur with Deccan Odyssey | Photo Credit: Deccan Odyssey
And yes, you will be escorted for sightseeing tours amid pure luxury. Did we mention private transfers and valet service?
Food
The food aboard the Deccan odyssey is inclusive of your itinerary and is prepared by some of the best chefs in the country. You won’t need to step out for anything.
Deccan Odyssey Restaurant Cabin | Photo Credit: Deccan Odyssey
The Deccan Odyssey is the best of the best luxury train journeys. It’s definitely on my bucket list. What about you?
The Venice Simplon Orient Express
An exquisite work of art. Not quite the words one would use to describe a train. But the Venice Simplon Orient Express will sweep you off your feet at first sight. Vintage cabins restored to their former glory, gastronomic food, and onboard entertainment like no other – a journey connecting the greatest European cities can’t get any better. Get ready for one of the world’s finest travel experiences.
Simplon Orient Express Train on the Station
Standard Cabin Fare: £ 2900 (1N / 2D) – £ 5700 (5N / 6D) [Per Person]
Suite Cabin Fare: On Request
Cabin Features
Double Cabins have two berths – upper and lower. The Single Cabins have just one berth. Berths can transformed to offer comfortable seating space during the day. Nothing less than crisp damask sheets— the finest blankets are used onboard.
Cabin Suites have interconnecting Double Cabins with multiple bed configurations.
Getting There
It’s simple. Book your journey in advance from any one of the following seven European cities.
Boarding Points:
Budapest, Istanbul, London, Paris, Prague, Venice, and Vienna.
All these cities are well-connected to India via non-stop flights from metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
The London-Venice Route – An Experience To Remember
Confused about which journey to take aboard the Venice Simplon?
Try the London – Venice route which will take you through the cities of London, Paris and Venice.
Discover Venice With Venice Simplon Orient Express
We recommend staying overnight at the Ritz London followed by a breakfast at the Ritz restaurant before boarding. In Venice, why settle for anything less than a Junior Suite with Lagoon View at Hotel Cipriani?
Junior Suite Lagoon View Cost: Rs. 211,000 per night
Discover Paris with Venice Simplon Orient Express
Food
Indulge in a sensational feast aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train. Enjoy exceptional European cuisine prepared by Chef Christian Bodiguel using fresh ingredients taken on board from various stops en route.
In-house restaurant on board the Venice Simplon Orient Express
There are three restaurants on board: Côte d’Azur, Etoile du Nord, and L’ Oriental. The stylish Bar Car is a perfect place to relax over cocktails. Yes, you have a resident pianist on board too.
Pianist on board the Venice Simplon Orient Express
The Venice Simplon is undoubtedly the most luxurious European train experience on the planet. Don’t miss it for the world.