The Deccan Odyssey = Local women shopping in the markets of Udaipur.
In the evening, guests mingled over dinner swapping stories of the day’s exciting adventures like spotting the elusive Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park, playing with children in a local village, haggling for a handmade scarf in a textile bazaar, and theories of how ancient civilizations could hand carve massive architecture marvels without the aid of modern technology. With each passing day the rolling scenery beyond the train began to feel more familiar and the fellow passengers, who started out as strangers, slowly became friends.
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Cox & Kings' Indian Odyssey journeys depart monthly from October through April with rates starting at $6,100 USD for deluxe cabins based on single occupancy and $8,750 USD for double occupancy (plus taxes). Cox & Kings requires guests to arrive at least one day prior to departure, giving travelers good reason to stay at the famed Oberoi New Delhi, sparkling from a nearly two-year top-to-bottom renovation. Before departing Mumbai, spend the night at India’s most storied hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace. The best time to visit is in winter (November to February) when temperatures range from low 70s to high 80s during the day, and drop below 50 degrees in the evenings. An entry visa is required for most countries, but E-visas, which take 96-hours to process, can be obtained online here.