If you’ve ever fantasised about gliding across India’s most spectacular landscapes while sipping champagne in a plush, wood-panelled carriage, then congratulations, this is your moment.

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has just unveiled its long-awaited return to India, featuring three stunning itineraries aboard the Deccan Odyssey, a train so elegant, it makes the Orient Express look like a commuter service. And, in news that will thrill train enthusiasts and lovers of old-school glamour alike, Golden Eagle’s Founder & President, Tim Littler, will personally host the February 2025 Darjeeling Mail departure.

The Itineraries, aka Three Very Good Excuses to Pack a Silk Robe

The Madras Mail—Sun-drenched southern splendour, where temples meet tropical coastline.

The Darjeeling Mail—A railway historian’s dream, threading through misty tea plantations and colonial-era nostalgia.

The Splendours of Northern India—A brand-new 15-day adventure packed with opulence, culture, and more once-in-a-lifetime sights than your camera roll can handle.