India’s leading luxury train, Deccan Odyssey, again lifted the title Asia’s Leading Luxury Train for the fifth time, presented by the World Travel Awards (WTA).
Deccan Odyssey, a prestigious luxury train of India by the Maharashtra Government, was awarded Asia’s Leading Luxury Train for the 5th time in a row without losing its trademark in the travel industry of luxury trains. It was recognized continuously five times as the leading luxury train in Asia for its unique travel experiences and amenities.
The World Travel Awards (WTA) committee officially announced the winners of Asia’s Leading Luxury Train at the Intercontinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong ceremony. They stated that this award was given to Deccan Odyssey due to its impressive itinerary packages and humble services.

Arup Sen, Director, Special Projects, Cox & Kings, stated that “Deccan Odyssey” redefined luxuriousness with its unique travel accommodation on the train with all requirements and facilities. It’s the best opportunity to cover all important tourist places of India, meaning it is the best choice for an India Tour. Deccan Odyssey is known mainly for its unique luxury travel experiences in India.
Deccan Odyssey itineraries:
- 7 Nights / 8 Days Maharashtra Splendor
- 7 Nights / 8 Days Indian Odyssey
- 7 Nights / 8 Days Hidden Treasures of Gujarat
- 7 Nights / 8 Days Indian Sojourn
- 7 Nights / 8 Days Jewels of the Deccan
- 7 Nights / 8 Days Maharashtra Wild Trail
It is also stated that Deccan Odyssey is the one and only train that covers almost all major tourist destinations of India with its different itinerary packages. Deccan Odyssey is like a royal Palace on Wheels with lavishness and royalty to discover the beauty of India. Mostly, the main destinations of Deccan Odyssey are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, and Goa. Major tourist attractions of these states will be dispersed across different itinerary packages.
However, Deccan Odyssey is an imperial train to enjoy the tourist attractions of the above-cited destinations.
The main reasons that made Deccan Odyssey stand out in Awards are its rooms or suites, mainly the four Presidential suites with modern amenities and requirements. Two restaurants, namely Waavar and Utsav, serve a delicious food menu of different states' specialties. And a bar & lounge with a full-packed variety of drinks, spa and salon for refreshment, etc. Like this, many things make Deccan Odyssey Asia’s Leading Luxury Train.
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Overall, getting this award for five times in a row is not a simple thing, and it's a great achievement by the team of Deccan Odyssey by standing at the first position and making India proud in providing the best travel experiences.
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