Deccan Odyssey · 8 days · 7 nights
Maharashtra Splendour
Mumbai · Nashik · Kolhapur · Goa · Sawantwadi
Deccan Odyssey · 8 days, 7 nights
Maharashtra Wild Trail
Tiger country meets cave temples on a Mumbai round trip to Pench, Tadoba, Ajanta and Ellora, ending among the vines of Nashik.
- MumbaiDay 1
- Ellora CavesDay 2
- AurangabadDay 3
- RamtekDay 4
- Pench National ParkDay 4
- WaroraDay 5
- Tadoba Tiger ReserveDay 5
- Ajanta CavesDay 6
- NashikDay 7
- MumbaiDay 8
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration8 days
Nights7
RouteMumbai → Mumbai
Places visited9
From, per personUS$6,650
Overview
This Mumbai round trip pairs central India's wildlife with Maharashtra's greatest monuments. Game drives in Pench and a day in the Tadoba tiger reserve sit between visits to the cave temples of Ellora and Ajanta, Aurangabad's Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, and a final day of riverside ghats and wine tasting at Nashik.
- Ellora Caves, with Buddhist, Hindu and Jain sanctuaries
- Bibi-Ka-Maqbara and Himroo weaving in Aurangabad
- Morning and afternoon game drives in Pench National Park
- Tadoba Tiger Reserve with lunch at a forest lodge
- Ajanta Caves and their murals of the life of the Buddha
- Godavari ghats walk and wine tasting at Nashik
Day by day
Day 1MumbaiOn board
Arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and board the Deccan Odyssey to begin a week of wildlife and heritage.
Day 2Ellora CavesOn board
Visit the World Heritage-listed Ellora Caves, where sanctuaries dedicated to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism were cut side by side into the rock.
Day 3AurangabadOn board
Explore Aurangabad, including the Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, often likened to a smaller Taj Mahal, and a workshop where traditional Himroo fabric is still woven.
Day 4Ramtek → Pench National ParkOn board
From Ramtek, head into Pench National Park, named after the river that runs through it, for both a morning and an afternoon game drive in one of central India's richest wildlife habitats.
Day 5Warora → Tadoba Tiger ReserveOn board
Travel into the Tadoba Tiger Reserve, home to the Royal Bengal tiger. Lunch is served at a forest lodge, where naturalists share insights into tiger conservation.
Meals: Lunch
Day 6Ajanta CavesOn board
From Pachora station, drive to the Ajanta Caves, a World Heritage site whose ancient murals and sculptures tell the life story of the Buddha.
Day 7NashikOn board
Walk along the Godavari ghats, then visit a vineyard for a tour, wine tasting and lunch before the train sets off for Mumbai.
Meals: Lunch
Day 8Mumbai
Arrive back in Mumbai, where the journey ends.
Where you spend each night
- Night 1On board
- Night 2On board
- Night 3On board
- Night 4On board
- Night 5On board
- Night 6On board
- Night 7On board
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Standard
Deluxe Cabin
4 cabins per carriage · 95 sq ft
- Twin beds or a double arrangement
- Private bathroom with shower, washbasin and hot and cold water
- Direct-dial telephone and electronic safe
- One cabin adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Top category
Presidential Suite
2 suites per carriage · 191 sq ft
- Master bedroom plus a separate living area
- Private attached bathroom with shower
- Direct-dial telephone, electronic safe and cupboard
- Round-the-clock personal butler for the carriage
A double-bed arrangement in the Deluxe Cabin and a third adult in the Presidential Suite are available on request.
- Seven nights on board in your chosen cabin
- Guided excursions as described in the itinerary
- Morning and afternoon game drives in Pench National Park
- Lunch at a forest lodge in Tadoba
- Vineyard tour with wine tasting and lunch at Nashik
- Deposit
- 20% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 45 days before departure
Dates and prices
Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.
Deluxe Cabin
January 16, 2027
US$ 6,650.00 pp dbl
March 27, 2027
US$ 6,650.00 pp dbl
May 1, 2027
US$ 6,650.00 pp dbl
October 2, 2027
US$ 7,300.00 pp dbl
May 6, 2028
US$ 7,300.00 pp dbl
January 16, 2027
US$ 9,330.00 pp sgl
March 27, 2027
US$ 9,330.00 pp sgl
May 1, 2027
US$ 9,330.00 pp sgl
October 2, 2027
US$ 10,200.00 pp sgl
May 6, 2028
US$ 10,200.00 pp sgl
Presidential Suite
January 16, 2027
US$ 10,000.00 pp dbl
March 27, 2027
US$ 10,000.00 pp dbl
May 1, 2027
US$ 10,000.00 pp dbl
October 2, 2027
US$ 11,000.00 pp dbl
May 6, 2028
US$ 11,000.00 pp dbl
January 16, 2027
US$ 20,000.00 pp sgl
March 27, 2027
US$ 20,000.00 pp sgl
May 1, 2027
US$ 20,000.00 pp sgl
October 2, 2027
US$ 22,000.00 pp sgl
May 6, 2028
US$ 22,000.00 pp sgl
Join the waitlist
This departure is currently sold out. Leave your details and we will contact you the moment a cabin becomes available.
Questions about this journey
How many wildlife reserves does the Maharashtra Wild Trail visit?
Two. Day four brings morning and afternoon game drives in Pench National Park, and day five takes you into the Tadoba Tiger Reserve, known for its Royal Bengal tigers.
Are tiger sightings guaranteed?
No. Tadoba and Pench offer good chances, but wildlife is never guaranteed. The Tadoba day includes a talk from naturalists about tiger conservation over lunch at a forest lodge.
Does the journey include Ajanta and Ellora?
Yes. Ellora is visited on day two and Ajanta on day six, both World Heritage sites.
What is there to see in Aurangabad?
Day three includes the Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, often compared with the Taj Mahal, and a centre where Himroo fabric is woven by hand.
Where does the trip start and end?
It is a round trip from Mumbai. You board at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on day one and return to Mumbai on day eight, after a final day of wine tasting at Nashik.
How do I check dates and fares?
Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.
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