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Palatial coaches, changing vistas, extravagant service, and the hum-drum
of a moving train—getting married can’t get more memorable when you
choose to be aboard one of these world-famous trains. By Shibani BawaWe Found Love
on the Wheels
While legions of couples scamper for a luxury resort
on an exotic island, some find the romanticism of train
travel inimitable. For those of us who dream of starting
their marital journey while traversing varied lands on
a train, we have picked these luxury trains from across
the world that make a destination wedding truly
spectacular, and take it many notches higher by turning
it into a multi-destination wedding.DECCAN ODYSSEY, INDIA
You can book the Deccan Odyssey
for a minimum of three nights,
and a maximum of seven.ROUTE
The Deccan Odyssey has itineraries
that cover India’s architectural wonders,
iconic temples, majestic palaces, quaint
towns, wild safaris, bustling cities,
and world heritage sites. Since the
train plies on some of the most scenic
routes of India, you can choose to host
your off -board events at destinations
ranging from the palaces of Jaipur or
Udaipur, to an exclusive Goan beach.
The effi cient team will take care of
decor themes and other details
without you having to worry.WEDDING SPECIALS
In keeping with various ceremonies that
Indian weddings involve, the Deccan Odyssey
offers to make special arrangements for
events such as a bridal shower, stag night,
bachelorette, ring ceremony, sangeet,
mehendi, tilak ceremonies, wedding rituals,
reception, or any other reason you can
think of to party.
Although the train features fi ne decor
and opulent interiors, a traditional wedding
ambience can be created with the use of
special fabrics and fl owers you choose.
Even the quaint stations en route can be
decorated according to your theme. While
the chefs on board can customise fl avourful
delicacies, you can choose the tipples from
a fi ne selection of international and Indian
wines and whiskeys. Additionally, the Ayush
spa will ensure that everyone onboard is
well rejuvenated for the revelries in store.
deccan-odyssey-india.comGOOD TO KNOW
► Maximum accommodation
for a wedding party is 80
people. The remainder
of the rooms are reserved
for additional support staff
such as beauticians, florists,
and musicians.
► As the train has to be
chartered, the minimum
cost is upwards of `1 crore.TRAVEL + LEISURE WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS 73
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