Indian Railways' Deccan Odyssey is a special luxury train based on the model of 'Palace on Wheels' which was inaugurated to boost tourism on the Maharashtra route, according to the official website- deccanodyssey.india.com. It is India's first luxury train which. The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), has appointed Cox & Kings Ltd (CKL), as its outsourced partner to operate the luxury train, Deccan Odyssey from October 2014. According to Indian Railways, Deccan Odyssey trains aim to be a complete 5-star hotel on wheels, with restaurants, bar, sauna, health spa and other amenities on board.
10 things to know about Indian Railways' luxurious Deccan Odyssey trains:
1. Deccan Odyssey trains started its maiden journey on January 16, 2004.
2. Deccan Odyssey trains comprises of 21 luxuriously appointed coaches. Out of these 21 coaches, 11 accommodate guests and the rest are used for different purposes such as dining, lounge, conference car and health spa.