The main objective of the luxurious and comfortable train is to introduce domestic and foreign tourists to tourist spots of the state. With the Deccan Odyssey train 2.0 coming in a new look there will be a substantial increase in domestic and international standard tourism, said State Tourism Minister Girish Mahajan.
Tourism Minister Mahajan and Speaker of the Assembly Adv. Rahul Narvekar today launched the Deccan Odyssey Train 2.0 from Platform No. 18 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus today. The train was launched by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation.
In its maiden run, the train traveled between CSMT to Thane and Panvel and back to CSMT.On this occasion Principal Secretary of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department Radhika Rastogi, Director General of Information and Public Relations Directorate Jayashree Bhoj, Managing Director of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Shraddha Joshi, Tourism Director Dr. B. N. Patil, General Manager Chandrashekhar Jayaswal and officers of Indian Railway were present.
Boost to tourism development- Speaker Adv. Rahul Narvekar*
Speaker of the state legislative assembly Adv. Rahul Narvekar said that with the launching of one of the famous trains in the country, the tourism development in the state will get a much-needed boost. Very talked about among the foreign tourists and domestic tourists waiting eagerly for this Deccan Odyssey train will run in its new form. This is certainly a happening to be proud of and feel happy. Tourists should take advantage of this train and enjoy happiness.
Planning of Tourism Packages for 2023-24
Maharashtra Splendor:- Mumbai (CSMT)-Nasik Road-Aurangabad-Pachora-Kolhapur- Margao (Goa)- Sawantwadi.
Indian Sojourn: Mumbai (CSMT)-Vadodara-Udaypur-Jodhpur-Jaipur-Agra-Sawai Madhopur-New Delhi
Heritage Odyssey:- Delhi-Agra-Sawai Madhopur-Udaypur-Jodhpur-Jaiselmer-Jaipur-New Delhi
Cultural Odyssey:- Delhi- Sawai Madhopur-Agra-Gwalior-Jhansi-Khajuraho-Varanasi-New Delhi
Maharashtra Wild Train:- Mumbai (CSMT)-Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar-Ramtek-Warora-Pachora-Nasik Road-Mumbai (CSMT)
Darjeeling Mail:- Mumbai (CSMT)-Vadodara-Udaypur-Sawai Madhopur-Jaipur-Agra-Benaras-Siliguri
Darjeeling Mail Return:- Siliguri-Benaras-Agra-Sawai Madhopur-Jaipur-Udaypur-Vadodara-Mumbai (CSMT)
Deccan Odyssey train bags many awards:
The Deccan Odyssey train has bagged many prestigious awards including the Leading Luxury Train Award of World Travel Awards for Asia in 2014; best luxury train of India award of North India Travel Awards in 2015; World Travel Awards –Asia’s Leading Luxury Train Award in 2016; TTJ Jury Choice Award 2016; Excellence in innovations award 2017; Asia’s leading luxury train award of World Travel Awards in 2017; organized by Lonely Planet Travel and Life Style Award for best traveler experience.
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