Maharashtra Splendor: Mumbai to Mumbai
8 days / 7 nights from 5,49,000 per cabin in Deluxe Cabin
Mumbai, Nashik, Ellora Caves, Ajanta Caves, Kolhapur, Goa, Sindhudurg, Mumbai
This 8 day ride will take you across the spectacular side of Maharashtra, Deccan and the Konkan regions. Be prepared to encounter diverse terrains and wonderful experiences. This includes delicious wine in Nashik, marvel at the astounding architecture of the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, step back in time with the historical city of Kolhapur, visit the party state of Goa and finally explore the holy city of Sindhudurg! In simple words, this rail journey is like none other, in a land like no other.
- Overview
- Detailed Itinerary
- Inclusions / Exclusions
- Departure Dates
- Price
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Journey Highlights
- Discover the jewels of ancient Indian architecture as you visit the spectacular Ajanta and Ellora Caves, both World Heritage sites
- Tour the New Palace and marvel at the martial arts of the Marathas, "Mardani Khel"
- Embark on a Wine Tour in Nashik
- Relish the spicy Goan cuisine and step inside a 400 years old Portuguese villa, a slice of living history
- Explore the holy town of Sindhudurg
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 01 : Board the Deccan Odyssey train at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and get ready for a mesmerising voyage through the Maratha heartland.
- Day 02 : Day 2 calls for a wine tour. After arriving in Nasik, drive to Grover Zampa vineyards and enjoy mouth-watering lunch with some of their finest wines.
- Day 03 : You'll visit the majestic Ellora Caves. The epitome of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture, the caves are devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. This UNESCO World Heritage site showcases the spirit of tolerance of ancient India.
- Day 04 : Reach Jalgoan and get ready to explore the magnificent Ajanta Caves. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the caves house exquisite ancient murals and sculptures that depict the life of Buddha.
- Day 05 : Today, you'll uncover the mystical past of Kolhapur with a visit to the city's famed historic attractions. Make pit stops at the New Palace, the Mahalakshmi Temple and the Town Hall museum and witness the grand spectacle of 'Mardani Khel' (a traditional martial arts performance).
- Day 06 : Goa, the party capital of India has more to it than just sun, sand and water. Marvel at the the historic ruins of St. Augustine Church and the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. Later, take a trip back in time with a walk through the old Latin Quarters known as Fontainhas.
- Day 07 : A visit to Sindhudurg's Pinguli village and Sawantwadi Palace is on the cards today. Get a glimpse of the traditional Thakar folk arts and crafts at the local museum, then head towards the Sawantwadi Palace for a delicious luncheon.
- Day 08 : Bid farewell to your luxury train as you disembark in Mumbai.

Itinerary
- Day 01
– SaturdayBoard the Deccan Odyssey at Mumbai - on to Nashik
Welcome aboard the Deccan Odyssey.
Your Maharashtra Splendor journey starts at approximately 15:30 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus where you will complete the registration process and check in formalities. Thereafter, you will receive a traditional Indian welcome and a complementary drink.
You will then be guided to your charming cabins. As you settle in, the Deccan Odyssey will begin its journey from Mumbai to Nasik.Welcome drink and dinner on board.
Overnight on board the Deccan Odyssey. - Day 02
– SundayNashik
Today, the Deccan Odyssey will halt at the holy city of Nashik also known as the wine capital of the country.
Enjoy an early breakfast and take a walk along the serene Godavari ghats where you will witness the various Hindu rituals related to birth, death and initiation. Continue walking forward till you reach the lively markets by the ghats. The hustle and bustle here will sweep you off your feet with vendors selling everything from vegetables to lentils, dried seafood to cow dung cakes and many things in between.
Later, drive to the Grover Zampa vineyards, where an exclusive tour of India's finest wine producing facilities awaits you! Take a relaxing stroll through the vines laden with Chenin, Chardonnay and Shiraz grapes and get acquainted with the age old 'methode traditionnelle' used to make one of the best known brands of sparkling wines in India. Thereafter, treat your taste buds with some delicious white, red, rose and sparkling wines in the company of a sommelier and try experimenting with wines as you pair them with your lunch.
Head back to the Deccan Odyssey as the train moves forth to Aurangabad.Breakfast on board, lunch at the vineyard and dinner on board.
Overnight on board the Deccan Odyssey. - Day 03
– MondayAurangabad - Ellora Caves
Ellora Caves is on the Agenda today! To get to this UNESCO world heritage site, disembark at the industrial town of Aurangabad. Named after, the last great Mughal Aurangazeb, the entire town and its monuments showcase deep Mughal influences! The must- visit monuments are the Daulatabad Fort, Bibi-ka-Maqbara and the city's 52 gates.
While, you are enjoying a succulent breakfast, the train will arrive at Aurangabad! From Aurangabad, a scenic drive will take you to the much anticipated Ellora caves! Carved into a side of a Baltic hill, the caves are situated just 30 kms away from the city. Ellora caves are regarded as the finest specimen of cave-temple architecture in India. With over 34 rock-cut shrines, each cave represents Buddhist, Jain and Hindu art dating from the 4th to 5th century AD. Remember, the 12 caves to the south are Buddhist, the 17 in the centre Hindu, and the 5 caves to the north are Jain. Don't miss out on the Kailash temple! An engineering marvel, the temple is meant to be a replica of Shiva's celestial abode on Mt. Kailash.
After a busy morning, savour a relaxed lunch on board as you watch the landscape change.
Evening will be a grand affair as you mingle with your fellow passengers and unwind over a few drinks prepared by our bartender. Dinner aboard the deccan Odyssey as the train proceeds to Jalgaon.Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.
Overnight on board the Deccan Odyssey. - Day 04
– TuesdayAjanta Caves
Today, we will be visiting another World Heritage Site. After breakfast on board, disembark at Jalgaon station and drive to the Ajanta Caves. A collection of 30 rock-hewn Buddhist caves, the Ajanta caves are simply an architectural marvel of its time! Each cave is masterfully carved and adorned with sculptures and paintings of Buddhist religious art that showcase the universal pictorial art and are known to depict the fusion between Buddhist and Hindu faith.
After an exploring session, lunch will be served aboard the Deccan Odyssey as the train continues on to Kolhapur. The rest of the day will be spent indulging in various facilities offered on board; watch a movie, learn to play carom or just simply relax at a spa.
In the evening, watch the rural scene unfold as you sip on sun downer.Breakfast, lunch & dinner on board.
Overnight on board the Deccan Odyssey. - Day 05
– WednesdayKolhapur
Enjoy the colourful vistas of Maharashtra as the Deccan Odyssey zooms past the hinterlands to reach the city of hidden treasures, Kolhapur! Enjoy time at leisure as you indulge in a succulent breakfast. An early lunch is on the cards today after which you will disembark for a tour of the city!
Admire the architecture as you visit the New Palace museum, formerly a 19th octagonal palace. Made out of basalt and sandstone, this museum houses epic memorabilia of the Kolhapur rulers. Town Hall Museum is next up on the list! This sombre neo-Gothic building is famed for its front porch that is flanked by towers that have steeply pyramidal metal roofs.
It's shopping time, walk around the local markets looking for beautifully handcrafted Kolhapuri chappals that act as perfect take back home present. Later, enjoy tea at a special venue with Lavanya Sandhya, a vibrant folk performance.
Lastly, visit the 1300 year old Mahalakshmi temple, also called Shakti Pethas, or place associated with the Goddess Shakti, the companion of Lord Vishnu. After a traditional martial art performance called 'Mardani Khel' (Masculine games), head to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner.Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Overnight on board the Deccan Odyssey. - Day 06
– ThursdayGoa
Say hello to India's smallest and the most happening state as your train halts at Goa. Since, it was Portuguese colony till 1961; Goa still shows strong traces of the Portuguese culture.
Admire the Portuguese style architecture as you visit Fontainhas, the Latin Quarters in Panjim! Embark on UNESCO World Heritage Walk around the winding alleyways of Fontainhas characterised by brightly coloured tiled-roofed Portuguese houses.
Next up on the list is Ribandar, the erstwhile capital of Goa. When in Ribandar, walk through the ancient churches and admire the ruins of the once sky- touching St. Augustine tower.
Thereafter, drive to the Sahakari spice plantation where a traditional Goan feat awaits! The 400 years of Portuguese rule clearly reflects in this Hindu origin meal that pays respect to the fruits of the Arabian Sea. Savour the shrimps, kingfish and mackerel and wash them down with some 'feni', a potent liquor made from cashew.
Last but not the least; get an insight to the Goan way of living with a visit to an old Portuguese house. It's time to return to the Deccan Odyssey for dinner as we bid adieu to Goa and depart for Ratnagiri.
It is said that the railway route through Konkan is one of the most scenic routes with the Arabian Sea glittering in the west and Sayadri hills looming in the east. On this journey, you will encounter quite a few tunnels as the tracks pass through the seemingly insurmountable Sayadri hills; an engineering marvel indeed!Breakfast on board, lunch at the spice plantation, high tea at Palacio de deao and dinner on board.
Overnight on board the Deccan Odyssey. - Day 07
– FridaySindhudurg
Arrive in Sindhudurg which lies on a rocky island just off the coast of Malvan.
Visit the holy town of Sindhudurg.
Enjoy dinner on board as the Deccan Odyssey makes its way back to Mumbai.Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board.
Overnight on board the Deccan Odyssey. - Day 08
– SaturdayDisembark in Mumbai
Day 8 marks the end of your royal journey as you disembark at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai after breakfast.
Breakfast on board.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation in double / twin bedded cabin with en suite bathrooms.
- All meals (B, L and D).
- Soft beverages including juices, mineral water and aerated drinks during the journey.
- Valet service.
- Still camera fees.
- Guided off board excursions on SIC basis for Deluxe cabins and private car for Presidential Suites and game drives as illustrated in the itinerary - inclusive of entrance fees, park fees, transport and services of an English speaking local guide.
Exclusions
- Laundry, alcoholic beverages.
- Video and professional still camera fees.
- Arrival and departure transfers.
- International and domestic air tickets.
- Pre and Post tour accommodation.
- Tour extensions unless specifically mentioned as a part of the journey.
- All activities mentioned as 'options' in the itinerary.
- Taxes including 5.00% Good and Service Tax, insurance, gratuities.
Departure Dates - Ex Mumbai
Year | Departure Dates |
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2020 | 31st Oct | 21st Nov | 5th Dec |
2021 | 16th Jan | 6th Feb | 20th Feb | 13th Mar | 10th Apr | 24th Apr |
Price - Per Cabin Per Journey
Rooming | Single Occupancy | Twin/Double Occupancy | 2 Children (in a separate deluxe cabin) |
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Deluxe Cabin | 5,49,000 | 7,87,500 | 5,90,850 | Book Now | |
Presidential Suite | 11,89,125 | 11,89,125 | 5,90,850 | Book Now |
- Costs are in USD, Euro, GBP or INR as per your currency selection.
- The above costs are per cabin per Journey.
- Good and Service Tax of 5.00% is additional and will be charged extra on the published tariff.
- As the train runs on the tracks of the Indian Railways, the itineraries are subject to change incase of any changes in the routing etc.
- Prices are subject to change incase of any amendment in the routing or other hikes such as fuel, taxes etc.
- Children below 5 years of age shall be allowed free, subject to sharing of double bed with parents. This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking.
- Presidential Suite can accommodate upto 3 adults. or 2 Adults and 2 children (One child upto 5 years of age and second child up to 12 years of age)
- Premium of USD 500 will be applicable on pre booking of a double bedded deluxe cabin.
Payment Terms
Cancellation Terms
* Above policy is valid till booking for maximum 6 passengers
* For group policy please contact the sales office ([email protected])
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES IN THE BROCHURE / ON THE WEBSITE
We print the brochures several months in advance. Naturally, the brochure / website describe the available services as of this date as accurately as possible.
We reserve the absolute right to alter, amend, change or modify the tour package & itineraries (including but not limited to the cancellation and or substitution of guest speakers & signature departures). This may be necessitated due to factors beyond our control such as 'force majeure' events, strikes, fairs, festivals, sport events, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels / flights, cancellation / re-routing of flights or railway, closure of / restricted entry at a place of sightseeing. Where we may know of these sufficiently in advance we will notify you, otherwise our Train Manager or DECCAN ODYSSEY representatives would inform you of the changes on the tour.
ITINERARY CHANGES
There are many itineraries covered by Deccan Odyssey.
The right to vary, amend, alter or withdraw any particular itinerary, departure or excursion rests entirely with the company. Services however, will remain unchanged.
REGISTRATION
Booking Directly
You have read and understood the Tour Brochure / itinerary and the 'Terms and Conditions' and accordingly signed the Booking Form and the Terms & Conditions which will be binding on the parties and shall constitute a contract between the parties upon your signing the same and making payment towards the prescribed booking amount.
Booking By One of the Co-Travellers
In case of one or more but not all Clients signing the 'Booking Form', it shall be deemed that everyone has duly authorised the concerned lead Client to sign on their behalf.
Booking through Travel Agent
In cases where the travel agent through whom the clients have booked the tour, signs the Booking Form for and on behalf of the persons named in the Booking Form, it shall be deemed and construed that all the persons named in the Booking Form have duly authorized the said travel agent to sign on their behalf.
The signing of the Booking Form by you or by your travel agent shall mean acceptance in totality of the Terms and Conditions contained herein by all of the Clients.
Online Booking
You can register and book your tour / services online as per your convenience on www.thedeccanodyssey.com The Company reserves the right to decline to Register any person/s as Client/s for any Tour or to cancel their registration without assigning any reason.
DEFINITIONS
They / You / Client / Them / His / Her means the person/s in whose name and / or whose behalf the Booking is made and/or whose name appears on the Booking Form, Invoices and Service Voucher and includes every person availing the services of the Company.
We / Us / The Company means Cox and Kings Ltd.
Infant / Child : An 'Infant' means a person below the age of two years and a 'Child' means a person above the age of two and below the age of twelve years.
Tour Cost means the tour cost mentioned in the Price Grid / brochures / online and other payments such as taxes, surcharges etc payable by the client to the Company.
Brochure - means printed brochure, website, online brochure, leaflet, booklet and price grid.
Gender - the male shall include the female.
Number - the singular shall include the plural.
Website - means www.thedeccanodyssey.com
HOW TO BOOK ONLINE
Just follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Please go to our website www.thedeccanodyssey.com and choose your journey from the following:
- Indian Odyssey
- Hidden Treasures of Gujarat
- Maharashtra Splendor
- Indian Sojourn
- Jewels of the Deccan
- Maharashtra Wild Trail
Step 2:Read the Itineraries, inclusions, exclusions, Booking Conditions, Terms and Conditions and User Agreement carefully before accepting them online.
Step 3: Once you have chosen the journey please print out the Booking form with an acknowledgement of the Terms and Conditions and duly sign the same.
Step 4: On completion of the booking form, you have the option of scanning and emailing it to [email protected] or faxing it to Cox and Kings Ltd. at +91-11-26177373.
Note: You can book the pre-tour night and post tour accommodation, flights, extension programmes shortly online at www.thedeccanodyssey.com
PAYMENT
Please refer to our website www.thedeccanodyssey.com
You have a choice of making the entire payment in one go or pay a booking amount of 20% of the tour cost at the time of booking and the balance latest by 45 days prior to the departure of the tour. If a booking is made 45 days or less prior to the departure of the tour, then the full 100% payment has to be made.
If this is not done, then the request will not be actioned and the booking will be treated as cancelled and relevant cancellation charges will be applied following deduction for services rendered.
On completion of the booking and payment formalities, a confirmation will be sent to you or your travel agent. It is your / travel agent's responsibility to check the confirmation and advise us immediately in case of any errors. The final documentation containing the itinerary and voucher will be dispatched to you 14 days prior to date of departure.
On payment of the booking amount and the documentation amount / full payment, you will receive an acknowledgement for the amount paid.
You will have to pay all bank charges.
The prevailing rate of exchange on the date of the transaction would be applicable.
The Company reserves the right to decline your booking/ s for any Tour or to cancel your booking without assigning any reason.
CANCELLATION
Any changes requested to your confirmed bookings must be made in writing to CNK at [email protected] as soon as possible. The requested changes, be it name change or date change will be treated as a fresh booking where confirmation will be subject to availability. Please note all bookings confirmed are non-transferable and will invite a cancellation charge as applicable.
59 - 45 days prior to departure date 20% of the published tour cost
44 - 30 days prior to departure date 50% of the published tour cost
29 - 0 days prior to departure date 100% of the published tour cost
No Show 100% of the published tour cost
a) Amendments
Any amendment to the services would be treated as a cancellation of the original services and any new arrangements will be regarded as an entirely new booking. Cancellation charges will be applied as per the chart above.
If you wish to make any amendments to your booking (for example, change in departure date or the journey chosen by you) you must inform Cox and Kings Ltd. by email at [email protected] and fax a signed copy of the email to our processing office at +91-11-26177373.
The printout of the email faxed to us for any amendments must be signed by the person who signed the Booking Form and / or your Travel Agent. It may not always be possible to make these requested changes and confirmation on the revised details will be subject to availability.
In case any amendment is made by the client 59 days prior to the date of departure, there would be a loss of booking amount towards cancellation charges.
In case any amendment is made by the client 59 days or less prior to the date of departure, the same would be treated as cancellation of the original booking and the cancellation charges specified below would apply.
b) Cancellation by you
Should you wish to cancel your booking, you must communicate the cancellation by e-mail to CNK at [email protected] and fax a copy of the same to DECCAN ODYSSEY's processing office at +91-11-26177373.
Such a faxed communication should be signed by the person who signed the Booking Form and / or by your Travel Agent. Such notification will only be deemed to have been given on receipt of your email / fax, since we can only act once we have received the same. The computation of the period of notice of cancellation shall commence only from the time the signed fax copy reaches CNK on facsimile number +91-11-26177373 on working days within working hours. A cancellation charge is applicable to compensate us for making the booking and the possibility that we will be unable to resell your place in the time available. The cancellation policy above will apply.
c) Changes and Cancellation by CNK prior to your departure
The journeys are planned well in advance. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme if necessary at any point of time. Should the minimum number of passengers not be met or due to certain operational reasons and conditions, we reserve the right to cancel the departure or amend the same. Most changes made by us would be minor, but on certain occasions there could be a possibility of making a significant change. A change is defined as significant if it involves a change of destination or date of departure. In such an eventuality, we would inform you as soon as possible and provide you with the following solutions:
Accepting the changed arrangements or
Purchasing alternative arrangements from us, similar in standard as originally booked if available with the applicable cost adjustment or
Cancelling or accepting the cancellation where you will receive a refund of the payment remitted to us. However, there will be no refund for any service such as pre / post accommodation, airline tickets, excursions, extensions etc. that have been booked by you and / or your Travel Agent.
In case of a 'force majeure' (please refer to details mentioned below) situation due to which a departure has to be cancelled, we regret there would be no refund of the monies paid to us or reimbursement of any additional expenses incurred by you as a result of our cancellation / change.
SURCHARGES
The prices shown are based on known costs and exchange rates at the time of being published and CNK does not expect to have to make any changes.
In case of unforeseen increase in national or local taxation or adverse fluctuation in currency exchange rates, affecting the cost structures of your journey, the company reserves the right to impose a surcharge or revise the tour cost.
TRAIN SCHEDULES AND FLEXIBILITY
Please note that our train operates within the constraints of the Indian Railways Network and the timing agreed upon by them. We require you to abide by timings suggested by your guides, escorts, etc. enabling us to adhere to the schedules. Certain departures would be operating in reverse with minor changes in timings and flow of destinations.
COMPLAINT AND PROBLEMS
Should you or your clients have any complaints or face any problem during your journey, please bring it to the attention of the General Manager / Guest Relations Officer on the train immediately, so that appropriate remedial action can be taken during your stay. Failing to do this, any right to compensation, which you may have, will be extinguished or reduced. However if the you are dissatisfied with any aspect of the stay, you may log on to the website www.thedeccanodyssey.com or email to us at [email protected] and register your feedback and / or complaints within 3 weeks of your return from the journey, providing CNK with the details of your booking reference and complaint. Any delay beyond the stipulated time may affect CNK's ability to investigate the complaint and may impact the way that the complaint is dealt with.
LAW AND JURISDICTION
Any dispute or differences between the parties pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall if not amicably resolved within 30 days be referred to arbitration to be conducted in accordance with provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by a Sole Arbitrator to be appointed by CNK. The seat of arbitration shall be at Mumbai, India and the decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon both the parties. Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English language.
Your relationship with CNK or with any third party supplier or any disputes or other matters arising from it shall be interpreted as per Indian Laws and Courts in Mumbai, India alone would have exclusive jurisdiction. By signing the Booking Form, you are accepting these Terms and Conditions.
FORCE MAJEURE
In these booking conditions, ‘Force Majeure' means any event which Deccan Odyssey/ CNK / the supplier of the service(s) in question / the third party supplier could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include but not limited to acts of God, Civil or military authority, acts of the public enemy, threat of war, declared war, undeclared war, war riots, actual or threatened terrorist activity, acts of terrorism, terrorism, hostilities civil disturbances, insurrections, industrial dispute, strikes, accidents, explosions, fires, earthquakes, volcanic ashes, floods, transportation embargoes, epidemics, diseases, acts of government, its agencies or officers, or any other legitimate cause beyond the reasonable control of the parties.
OUR LIABILITY TO YOU
We assure you that all arrangements for your holiday will be made, and provided with utmost skill and care. This means that we will accept responsibility if, for example, your contracted arrangements are not provided as promised or prove deficient as a result of the failure on our part, our employees or suppliers to use reasonable skill and care in making and providing your arrangements. Further, we will be responsible for what our employees and suppliers do or do not do if they were at the time acting within the course of their employment or carrying out work we had asked them to do.
We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense, cost or other claim of any description whatsoever which results from:
the act(s) and / or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party; or
the act(s) and / or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your arrangements and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable; or
any service or facility not arranged by us as part of our contract with you; or
'force majeure' as defined above.
Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or is based on any travel arrangements, the maximum amount of compensation we will have to pay you will be limited to that provided under:
public liability insurance taken by CNK.
any relevant international conventions or regulation which apply to the travel arrangements in question.
We do not accept liability for:
any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any description which, based on the information you gave us at the time of booking, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you;
any business losses;
excursions or other tours or any other travel services taken and paid for by you which have not been provided by us whilst you are on our tour. In such instances, your contract will be with the operator / supplier of the excursion or tour or travel services and not with us.
PRIVACY OF INFORMATION
We try to maintain the privacy of the personal information provided by you. However, it would be necessary for us to share this information with other service providers who would be providing to you, services during the tour. We would also be constrained to disclose such information if we receive an order of the court, a requisition from any government or statutory authority, subpoena, or under any laws, rules or regulations, such disclosure becomes necessary. CNK reserves the right to publish photographs / letters / web pictures / videos / emails taken by you during the tour. It reserves the right without notice to make use of any photography / film taken on the tour by its staff for general publicity purposes without payment or permission. You have read the DECCAN ODYSSEY Privacy Policy, the terms of which are deemed to be incorporated herein, and agree that the terms of such policy are reasonable. You consent to the use of your personal information by Deccan Odyssey, its associate and group companies and / or its third party providers and distributors in accordance with the terms of and for the purposes set forth in the Deccan Odyssey Privacy Policy.
CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL
You will have to strictly follow the tour program. There would be no refund if you fail to join the group at the commencement of the tour, or join the group later or leave the group before culmination of the tour for any reasons whatsoever. You are responsible to register with the representative of the Company at the appointed date, place and time and you would be treated as a no-show if you fail to do so. Under no circumstances would any refund be given for any unutilized services. You shall not behave in a manner which may cause distress or annoyance to other co-travellers or which may create the risk of danger or damage to property of the Company, co-travellers or others. In this event, you may be asked to leave the tour immediately. The Company shall be under no liability to any such person.
COMMUNICATION
The communication transmitted to your mailing address / email address on record shall be deemed to have been communicated to you. All communication from you to the Company has to be in writing, not orally. Where a booking is made directly by you with the Company, communications will be sent to you at your mailing address or e-mail address given in the Booking Form. Where a booking is made through a travel agent, communications from the Company will be sent to your agent through whom such booking has been received on your behalf and the agent would be responsible for transmitting such communication to you. All monies paid to the travel agent shall not constitute payment to us unless deposited by your agent with the Company. In case of publication of any travel scheme offering any discount or benefit by the Company, it shall have the sole right to withdraw such a scheme or discount at any time unless a specific assurance to the contrary is published.
PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE
At Deccan Odyssey, guest safety and holiday enjoyment are very important. Therefore, travel insurance is essential; indeed it is a condition of booking with us that passengers have adequate travel insurance cover from the country of domicile for injury, illness, death, accident, loss of effects or luggage and holiday cancellation.
SAFARI FOR ALL THE GUESTS INCLUDING PRESIDENTIAL SUITE GUESTS WILL BE PROVIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Ranthambore : Canters
Gir : Jeeps
Pench : Canters
Tadoba : Canters
Indian Tourist (from India):
Indian tourists should carry a photo-id proof (passport, driving license, etc.) or any other identification proof provided while booking.
Foreign Tourist (Outside India including NRI, OCI / PIO card holders):
Foreign tourists should carry their passports for identification. Id-proof to be required for booking and to be submitted at the time of entry. For foreign nationals, only passports can be used as an id-proof.
Still camera Fees is included for Safari however video Camera is not included. For professional video and movie camera or for feature films - permit in advance is required with applicable charges. All the zones and vehicle is allotted by the forest department at the time of getting boarding pass and the same are at the discretion of the authorities. Change in the zones or vehicle is not allowed on tourist's demand. There is no guarantee that all the family members or couple gets the seats in the same vehicle. The seats or vehicle are allocated by authorities on first come first serve basis. If anyone wants to book an exclusive jeep, they have to pay supplement charges over the canter cost and is subject to availability at the time of booking. The above information is furnished based on the present information and subject to change by the authorities.
YOUR SUGGESTIONS
If you have any feedback or suggestions, which you might want to share with us, do email us at [email protected] or fax us at +91-11-26177373.