Tadoba the Kingdom of the apex of Tiger’s valor is the backyard where even the God of Gods was defeated by the big handsome cat… Legend narrates the beyond imagination prowess of the Tiger’s battle with God ‘Taru’ where amidst the ferocious battle the God was believed to fallen dead… Tadoba wildlife sanctuary in India derived its name from this much-anticipated fable of dark ages…

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is a heaven to the Great Indian Tigers and a paradise to the flying jewels of nature… At the crack of dawn get embrace by the flirtatious breeze, smell the wildness, breathe the dew-drenched freshness, and for animal lovers start your wildest journey to the cloud nine…

The Global Summit at St. Petersburg issued fresh warnings of disappearing Tigers and rang the alarm of extinction for the endangered big feline… However, the picture is quiet rosy for Tiger’s population at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and the density of big cats presence per square kilometers are quiet satisfactory…

Explore the wild safari of elephant ride, jeep outing, nature stroll, wildlife movies, and full of adventure activities to embark on an ultimate jungle expedition…

Love wildness… Love Birds… Love Adventure… Heart freezing actions of Tadoba wildlife safari is necessary for you…

Whether you a bird lover or an animal fan Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is an exceptional habitat of wilderness where on can surveillance Sambar, Nilgai, Chinkara, Wild dog, Pangolin, Gaur, Spotted deer, Leopard cat, Sloth bear, Chausinga, Panther, Indian bison, Hyena, Jackals, Barking deer etc.

Can one ask for more audacious jaunt? The abode of Royal Bengal Tiger awaits you for some beyond imagination moments so witness & discover…

Ardent fans of royal luxury board the Deccan odyssey train to dig deep in to the heart of Tadoba… A train outing that contradicts the boredom of ordinary rail journeys and takes you across a land so unique that it feels like a dreamy wildlife adventure…

Tadoba An Wildness Unexplored… A Safari yet To Discover…

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Exploring Maharashtra on a rolling Palace Western India’s version of the famous Palace on Wheels train is a lavish 21-car luxury train called The Deccan Odyssey.

The Deccan Odyssey Tours being from the city of Mumbai covering Goa, Ajanta and Ellora and takes in places on the Deccan Plateau less frequented by tourists.

The starting point of the route is Mumbai, with its 16 million inhabitants, which is also the country’s economic centre. Visitors should not be put off by the Moloch that is Mumbai in particular the quarters Colaba and Fort in the south of the city and the old town with its bazaars reveal special facet of an Indian city to those who visit.

Next come the famous cave temple of Ajanta and Ellora. The well preserved drawings and the impressively worked sculptures of the temple site are some of the best that Indian art has to offer.

The sandy beaches of Goa are the star attraction of the Deccan Odyssey itinerary. The 131 km long coastline with beaches unspoilt and serene environs, unique architectural legacy makes Goa the big draw among tourists from all quarters.

The other Deccan Odyssey highlights are Sindhudurg, Tarkarli Beach, Dhamapur, Kolhapur, Daulatabad, Chandrapur, Wardha and Nashik.

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In early 2008, the “Society of International Railways Travelers” included in the list of “World’s top 25 Trains” India’s top three luxury trains these were Palace on Wheels, Deccan Odyssey and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
The US based organization of those “who love the comfort, romance and fun of great trains” made the choice on the basis of their standards of service and accommodation and traveler pleasure.

Of the five Asian Trains in the list three are from India. The others are Eastern & Orient Express (South-East Asia) and Shangri-La Express (China-Tibet).

As far as India’s Royal Train Palace on Wheels is concerned, the train comprises 14 air conditioned deluxe saloons with world class facilities, is the showpiece of Indian railways. It operates between New Delhi and Rajasthan. Its coaches are named after former Rajput states, the aesthetics and interiors seeking too much the royal past.

Another Luxury train of India, the Deccan Odyssey is also worth applauding. The Deccan Odyssey Train travels through Deccan region over eight days. It has 21 coaches, of which 11 are passenger cars and two presidential suite cars. It also has a conference car, which can double as a dance floor and two restaurant cars.

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For all those who are planning to a luxury ride across Maharashtra onboard the Deccan Odyssey, the news about shelving off the train may come as a big shock to them.

According to The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) board, the train could only run if the Indian Railways reduces the haulage charges and the new routes of shorter duration are approved.

The MTDC sources said that they had submitted the plan to the railways four months back, and till then there has been no responses from the Railways and if the railways does not agree upon the Indian royal train –the Deccan Odyssey is unlikely to happen.
The 21 coach train was built at a whooping cost of Rs 32 crore and became operational in the year 2005-06. MTDC has taken few steps to revive the train service and if the Indian Railways agrees to reduce the haulage charges, then the Deccan Odyssey may come out of the yard to offer an unparallel train journey to discerning travelers.

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Swaying palms trees, and sparkling waters, the three indispensable elements that attract 2 million travelers annually to Goa’s balmy shores are ample in this tiny, glorious slice of India hugging the country’s western coastline and bounded by the Arabian Sea.

A solitary Portuguese settlement in India for almost 500 years, the influence of colonial rule can still be experienced all over the city; in the refined crumbling architecture and in the East-meet-West cuisines.

What exactly entices this heady mix of human to Goa, of all possible tropical paradises? First and foremost is the long coastline; the long and lovely beaches with coconut vendors, the Goas’ palm-backed beaches are, at their best, simply divine. Next contender comes the cuisines; seafood, spices unique to the state and high-level international cuisines. Then there’s art and architecture, a glorious amalgation of European opulence, Hindu Technicolor and local materials are sure to excite buffs of all things culturally.

Deccan Odyssey is a special train modelled on the Palace on Wheels to boost tourism on the Konkan route. The routes starts in Mumbai and travels to Sindhudurg, Goa, Pune, Kolhapur, Daulatabad, Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad and then back to Mumbai.

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