If the Venice Simplon-Orient Express is the style icon for luxury travel in Europe, so is Deccan Odyssey in India. Any description of the royal sojourn would be but an understatement, the taste of real opulence can be had just onboard. Here's a lowdown on the various facilities provided onboard the Deccan Odyssey.

Accommodation

The Deccan Odyssey has 11 fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons with each having 4 twin-bedded cabins. The cabins are equipped with channel piped music, wall-to-wall carpeting, CD/MP3 player, attached washrooms, intercom, running hot and cold water, showers, and other amenities. Guests can also relish on the complimentary bottle of wine offered in all the guestrooms of the Deccan Odyssey.

Dining

The two restaurant cars in the Deccan Odyssey - Peshwa I and Peshwa II prepare a wide array of Indian, Goan, Chinese and Continental dishes with special emphasis on Maharashtrian delicacies. The meals are prepared with finest ingredients in very hygienic conditions.

Only bottled mineral water is served all through the journey.

Bar

A well stocked bar serves wines and spirits of International brands onboard. A complimentary bottle of wine is made available by the Deccan Odyssey in all the cabins.

Health

There is gymnasium for health buffs and facility for Ayurvedic body massage with steam bath. So workout and rejuvenate your body and mind.

Conference

Deccan Odyssey is not just about leisure and luxury; it's about business as well. There are conference facilities available onboard with best amenities for smooth run of business seminars and conferences while on the go.

Shopping

Certain items of handicraft and some special souvenirs can be bought right onboard. You can also obtain a catalogue of Maharashtrian handicrafts.

Other Specifics

• An arrival kit containing stationery items, information brochures, cards etc is provided to each guest. Additional items can be asked for any time. An attendant is always at your disposal.
• For physically challenged persons, special assistance is available such as crèches, wheel chairs and a special attendant.
• To cherish and relive these special moments down memory lane, a group photograph of all guests is taken and provided as souvenir at the end of the journey.
• There is a lounge on each saloon for relaxing, reading or simply feasting on the country side scenery. There is also a library fitted in this luxury train.
• Your luggage is collected and taken to your salon without you worrying about the transfer.
• A mailbox is provided onboard for efficient delivery of your mails onboard.
• Doctor can be arranged at the next station and first aid is available onboard.
• All the leading dailies and periodicals are offered with the morning cup of tea.
• Safety arrangements are made for you and your belongings in the Deccan Odyssey itself.
• Special smoking areas are also there for the guests who love to smoke.
• There's wide collection of CDs and MP3 on Deccan Odyssey, available on request.
• Packaged water will be provided for all guests on board, in the coach, in the hotels, and even during sightseeing trips on a complimentary basis.
• On the completion of the tour, assistance will be given on travel arrangements.
• Voltage available on the train 110/230 V.
• Online booking and through agents facilities are available for the Deccan Odyssey.
• To take care of all your travel needs, an attendant is available at your disposal throughout the journey.
• An electronic safe is provided in each cabin to keep all your valuables. Should you forget your code, please contact the General Manager on the Train.