subject: An Indian Maharaja Aboard Deccan Odyssey: Luxury Travel In India [print this page] Reinvented and revitalized the new itinerary onboard the Deccan Odyssey - the Indian Maharaja takes you on a whirlwind tour of the choicest of places in India. Beginning from Mumbai and traversing a course that takes you to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora to the rendezvous with tigers at Ranthambore to Pink City Jaipur to the ultimate symbol of love: the Taj Mahal and finally to the capital city Delhi.
Train travelling has been an integral or; I'd say an unavoidable aspect of tours in India. The normal train journey in India is a test of patience and perseverance with swarms of passenger vying for the space. The luxury train tours are a welcome relief from the usual cacophonies and rush of the normal travel. Instead of worrying about which place to stay in and where to go for sightseeing along with the constant fear of fleecing by the insatiable agents, you are more than relieved onboard a luxury train in India as it chugs along to take you on a whirlwind tour of some of the most beautiful and stunning landmarks which are must-visit places in India. A luxury train travel in India has several advantages as the only thing, once onboard the train, worries the guests is that it why doesn't it last a few more days.
The experience onboard the Indian Maharaja is an explorers dream come true. The interiors of the train are a reflection of the myriad hues of the rich heritage of India. The train has a total of 22 coaches and can accommodate a total of 88 passengers onboard for a luxury tour of the varied landscape and diverse cultures of northwest India each with a distinct history of their own. The train is equipped with modern amenities which includes Plasma TVs, internet access, well stocked bar, restaurants and a spa car.
The interiors of the cars of this Indian luxury train are meticulously done. The rich heritage of the Indian tradition permeates through the coaches with exquisite furnishing, carved panels, stunning artefacts and palette of muted themed hues. The traditional charm fuses seamlessly with the contemporary sophistication which makes for a sumptuous and serene stay. The elegantly appointed restaurants and the well stocked bar serves an eclectic collection of authentic cuisine and finest labels of wines and spirits. The picturesque landscape unfolding through the picture windows of the train is simply magnificent.
This royal sojourn takes you through some amazing places which are the manifestation of the rich cultural heritage of the bygone era of India. The amazing piece of rock carving and architecture at the Ajanta and Ellora caves en route the Indian Maharaja itinerary are simply breathtaking. You can but wonder at the sheer inspiration and the creativity of human mind. At the Ranthambore, rendezvous with the tigers in a magnificent national park dotted with beautiful landscape and the ruins of the structures made by the erstwhile Maharajas - many of them are hunting lodges. Move on to the Pink city afterwards and ride the mammoth elephants on your way to the meticulously restored Amber Palace to take a peek into the opulence of royal Rajputana. One can also go shopping for gems, handcrafted accessories and clothes which are the speciality of Jaipur. The penultimate halt of the Deccan odyssey's Indian Maharaja Itinerary is the Taj Mahal, a magnificent structure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has lured the lovers and the leisure tourists alike.
After the ends of an enchanting passage you would not like to wake up from the reverie of this royal retreat. It's unbelievable how the time flies when you are having the time of your life onboard this train which lets you have a glimpse of the lavish life of an Indian Maharaja. But of course it comes for a price...so have a chug of your life.
by: Harren lee
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