Deccan Odyssey, India

Deccan Odyssey is a luxury railway provider that has multiple journeys throughtout India.

Maharashtra Splendor: Mumbai – Nashik - Aurangabad (Ellora Caves) - Ajanta Caves - Kolhapur - Goa - Sindhudurg – Mumbai

Indian Odyssey Journey: Delhi- Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambore National Park- Agra- Jaipur- Udaipur- Vadodara- Aurangabad- Ellora Caves- Mumbai

Maharashtra Wild Trail Journey: Mumbai – Aurangabad (Ellora Caves) – Pench (Ramtek) – Tadoba – Ajanta – Nashik - Mumbai

Indian Sojourn Journey: Mumbai – Vadodara – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Agra – Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore) – Jaipur – Delhi

Cultural Odyssey: Delhi - Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur - Agra - Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi

Heritage Odyssey: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur – Udaipur – Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Delhi

My preference for a first trip would be the "Cultural Odyssey. This would visit Agra, site of the Taj Mahal, and Jaipur. Jodpur has many interesting sites: a giant fort on a hilltop and some excellent colonial period buildings.

January, February and March are the best times to go. The other months are far too hot.

All are 8 day, 7 night tours. Prices start at $8,330 (USD) for single occupancy.