Exceptional experience to the best places in India. They are well organised with good links to good quality shopping of gems, carpets , marble. Amazingly they hv 24 Hr medical support with AED and a medic that goes with us throughout the tour. They also provide 4 policemen as security personnel that follows us throughout. Highly recommended to take this route to see 7 cities in 7 days , without having to bother about changing hotels and air transport. Saves a lot of time. Lastly, I must add that food on the train (breakfast and dinner ) is superb fine dining . They provide good chefs that serve Western and Indian cuisine. And the pastries and bread for breakfast is out of this world. Wonderful experience throughout and I highly recommend the Deccan Odyssey to see the wonders of India. .

Deccan Odyssey, Mumbai to Delhi, Dec 23 – Dec 30, 2023 Over the years, we've embarked on numerous ocean and river cruises, explored train tours in the U.S., and participated in group tours across Europe. One noteworthy experience was during a business trip to India, where my family insisted, I take the Deccan Odyssey train from Mumbai to Delhi. The Deccan Odyssey proved to be an exceptionally well-organized luxury train with an outstanding service team. Whether it was the culinary delights, shopping experiences, or city tours, every aspect was impeccably executed. While the entire Odyssey team played a crucial role, there was one individual who truly stood out – Aditi Rathore, the Tour Director of Deccan Odyssey. Aditi's dedication was unparalleled. She accompanied us every day, ensuring we received the best care and attention wherever we ventured. Her treatment of every guest, especially an elderly lady in our tour, was remarkable. Aditi went above and beyond, carrying her bags and offering support while walking. Her genuine care and respect for everyone earned her well-deserved appreciation from every guest in the tour. Our typical day on the tour started with Masala tea and cookies in bed, followed by a delightful breakfast, city tours, and shopping excursions. Lunches were often enjoyed at renowned places like the Taj, and evenings brought a mix of drinks, some dance parties, and dinners. The food, including my daily indulgence in Meethi Lassi, was exceptional. I extend my best wishes to the entire Odyssey crew and hope for their continued success in this venture……… Prof. Sham Tickoo, USA

It was something to experience. Days were packed with activities. No hassel of changing hotels and unpacking. Got to see a lot of old architecture, bird santuary and tiger park but unfortunetly the tiger was elusive. No complains about the size of the room and bathroom. The butler i/c of our room (Mr Ram) was excellant.However for the money collected, complains such as leakages in toilets, poor water supply should not arise.We should have been given the whisper system during the tours. Not all the info given by the guides could be heard and they had to be loud. Had to waste time gathering everyone together. Shopping was at government / sponsored stores only and no time given for cheap stuff. Should have allocated some time for this.

High sentiments. Immense Love energy and adrenaline. Showmanship. An incredible festive air. And a fabulous all pervasive Patriotic feeling. To all those that visit Amritsar the Flag lowering ceremony is a must do. Suggestions: A. Leave from Amritsar by 3:15-3:30 at the latest. B. Plan to get a VIP pass, very helpful to get seats. C. The walk isn’t much but if there are people not comfortable walking make sure you have a vehicle pass. And above all to truly enjoy participate whole heartedly.

Guys, don't get trapped by Booking Airport Taxi in the name of Booking Bike /Scooty which is drove by Lady in Bhubaneswar airport. She will ask you the price of car rental for the trip which you took by bike . #Airport Taxi #Airport Bike # Bhubaneswar # Lady # Cab #Booking #Airport Taxi Bhubaneswar

Great experience visiting the fort. Went directly by Cab from Back Gate. Took a guide to take us over the fort. Best Mata Temple Picture at Inner Door Sheesh Mahal Shaffron Garden view Mughal Garden Seen Elephants and Jeeps taking people from down till the fort.. Great visit with blessings from rain giving a cooler and beautiful site..

Rani ki Vaav at Patan and Sun Temple at Modhera are both close to Ahmedabad and can be a great exploration for a day trip to some amazing history. Architecture of ancient #india is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves. The #sun #temple is one such beautiful #monument located at #modhera village in #gujarat .The temple halls have intricately carved exterior and pillars. The reservoir has steps to reach the bottom and numerous small shrines. Patan is famous for its #amazing history, #architecture (Rani ni Vav) and #artwork (Patan na Patola). Rani Ki Vav (Queen's Stepwell') has been listed as one of the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. It has the finest and one of the uniquest architecture. It is designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water, the stepwell is divided into seven levels of stairs with sculptural panels of deities, apsaras from various mythological stories. #patola is a double #ikat woven #sari usually made from #silk . They are very expensive, once worn only by those belonging to #royal and aristocratic families.

The Sun Temple at Modhera is very impressive. Highly recommended for tourists visiting Ahmedabad to include this in their itinerary. You can spend at least a couple of hours at this place.

It is wonderful Ceremony to be present at Attari border when the retreat Ceremony takes place. Nice national fervor

Well worth Visiting. Makes an Indian proud to be there. Good showmanship on both sides keeps the crowd going. Friendly soldiers who obliged for photos readily and smiling.

I had heard a lot about this and made it a point to attend this ceremony as soon as I could ! The Attari-Wagah border is about 30km from Amritsar, about a 40-45 minute drive. There are many tour operators offering a round trip from Amritsar, but we had our own Innova for the 5 of us which we had rented from Delhi. There is a large Govt. authorized covered parking lot available very close to the border post itself, but a few enterprising people try to fool you into using their private open parking lot which is nearly a kilometer before the post ...you have to walk that distance both ways if you get fooled into using this one ! The entire ceremony lasts less than 1 hour, but the public are allowed to enter a couple of hours before the start of the ceremony. Public seating is available, I would guess for 10000+ people and VIP seating for another 3000 or so. But, I believe, even this space can get filled up ! The Pakistan side seemed to have less than a quarter of this space. No bags are allowed, except small ladies purses, so do not take any bags. If you can leverage your contacts in the local administration or the Defense Services personnel, a VIP pass could be obtained without too much of a problem. However, if there isn't much of a crowd, the guards will let senior citizens, ladies, those who have come from far away etc. to sit in the VIP area. Large lines to get into the stadium are the norm, but we were lucky as it was a weekday in winter and I believe there was a very small crowd on that day. The Army officer who was in charge of the ceremony keeps the crowd in good humor too. It was a very welcome sight to see when he invited ALL the girls & ladies to come down on to the road in the center and dance to various popular Hindi songs, more than 300+ girls & ladies accepted the invitation and danced merrily and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. In contrast, there was just one man dancing on the Pakistan side (to his credit though, he was a handicapped person) ! The event is marked with huge dollops of patriotism and the Army O-i-C makes sure that everyone repeatedly shouts the slogans Vande Mataram, Hindustan Zindabad etc. at the top of their voices ....the idea being of course to make it heard on the other side :-) The soldiers on both sides show off their marching skills and the dog squad gets into the act too. Two huge screens on either side display the goings on from different angles. The flags are lowered in a very ceremonial manner before sunset. There are adequate toilet facilities and the usual roadside snacks and souvenir shops are available. All said and done, a must see event in my opinion, especially for the children.

Simply amazing! The overall atmosphere... from entry to exit is devotional... total dedication of people. Seeing is believing! Listening about this place from decades and found true to the core... great feeling... from taking your shoes... offering water at entry... cleaning vassal by devotees..: entry after cleaning your feet by water... the first look of GOLDEN TEMPLE and surrounded area... all thrilling experience... an experience of life time... dedicated devotees who are giving service everywhere... must be in thousands at one time... visit to first floor gives you room to admire the inside view for some more time... visit second floor for overall view of surroundings. Very well arranged entry... we went on Tuesday evening about 9 pm and it took us only 15 minutes. Will go for Day darshan and LANGER food now. The walk is 20 minutes to temple... all should cover their head all times... head cover is sold everywhere... so no worry to bring. Don’t delay your visit. Visit with family.

Must visit if you are planning to teach your kids about BSF and India Pakistan relationship.Definitely gives patriotic feeling. AVOID Sunday or holidays as queue is quite long and you might not get perfect view. Handbags or anything apart from small wallet is not allowed inside. Snack sellers will be there inside, so don't worry about hunger.

Every one tells that they visit Wagha border but actually Indian side of the border is called 'Attari' & Wagha isvthe Pakistan side of border. One army person motivates the whole crowd. Each one in the crowd gets literally feverish while Chanting words of national fervor. Only area of improvement is the place where the people have to wait for hour or more. It is very hot & humid & there is no proper queue arrangement made.

One of the most memorable days of my life. I was blown away. It was such a privilege to see these ancient works of art and architecture . I was traveling solo and this was a fantastic way to spend the day. My guide was knowledgeable of the history and of course the culture. He explained religious philosophy so a westerner could easily understand. He helped me get great photos, he drew diagrams and was patient while I made notes. I had one of the best meals of my trip at a lovely local restaurant near the temples. Our driver was safe and I was never nervous. The entire day was just awesome, perfect.