The Rickshaw Challenge DECCAN ODYSSEY is a ride on a remarkable sojourn of a land shining in legions grandeur – serene beaches, magnificent forts – palaces and experiencing divine tales etched in colossal rocks. This 9-day journey is through some of the best places in Maharashtra and Karnataka starting from Goa. One can experience the best of tourism assets such as pristine beauty of Konkan coast, the art, the culture, the wildlife, the heritage (including world heritage sites of Ajanta – Ellora), local arts, crafts and cuisine.
General Services
Auto Rickshaw
Luggage Truck Service
Medical Kit
Tool Box
Navigational sheet
Event Shirt
Sim Card
On-Rickshaw WiFi
Hotel Package
Breakfast
Airport Pick up
Storage of valuables
Mobile Phone
Road Map
Event Cap
Team T-shirts
Airport Drop
Vehicle Maintenance
Overnight Checkup: Team Pays for Parts and Labor
On the Road Service: Team Pays for Parts and Labor
Breakage: Team Pays for broken parts/fittings
Pimping
Dynamo horn
Deposit: We ask for a 750 Euro deposit on each Rickshaw which may sound pricey but provides ample deterrent against event participants wrapping their new transport around the nearest tree for the sheer hell of it (we have found). The deposit also acts as an expense account for any repairs that need doing along the way that some of our more adventurous packages don’t cover.
General Services
Auto Rickshaw
Luggage Truck Service
Medical Kit
Tool Box
Navigational sheet
Event Shirt
Sim Card
On-Rickshaw WiFi
Hotel Package
Breakfast
Airport Pick up
Storage of valuables
Mobile Phone
Road Map
Event Cap
Team T-shirts
Airport Drop
Vehicle Maintenance
Overnight Checkup: Team pays for Parts, labour free
On the Road Service: Team pays for Parts, labour free
Breakage: Team Pays for Broken parts/fittings
Pimping
Budget entertainment package
Budget painting package
Musical horn
Water bottle holder
DC out
Deposit: We ask for a 750 Euro deposit on each Rickshaw which may sound pricey but provides ample deterrent against event participants wrapping their new transport around the nearest tree for the sheer hell of it (we have found). The deposit also acts as an expense account for any repairs that need doing along the way that some of our more adventurous packages don’t cover.
General Services
Auto Rickshaw
Luggage Truck Service
Medical Kit
Tool Box
Navigational sheet
Event Shirt
Sim Card
On-Rickshaw WiFi
Hotel Package
Breakfast
Airport Pick up
Storage of valuables
Mobile Phone
Road Map
Event Cap
Team T-shirts
Airport Drop
Vehicle Maintenance
Overnight Checkup: Fully Covered
On the Road Service: Fully Covered
Breakage: Fully Covered
Pimping
Standard entertainment package
Extreme painting package
Musical horn
Water bottle holder
DC out
Comfortable Seats
New Tyres and Tubes
Deposit: We ask for a 750 Euro deposit on each Rickshaw which may sound pricey but provides ample deterrent against event participants wrapping their new transport around the nearest tree for the sheer hell of it (we have found). The deposit also acts as an expense account for any repairs that need doing along the way that some of our more adventurous packages don’t cover.
Explore the real India with Deccan Odyssey, this trip of a lifetime racing iconic auto Rickshaws through the heart of this magical country. From the coast of the Arabian Sea in Goa you’ll track inland amidst fabulous scenery to journey through some of the most amazing places in the world traveling north to the bustling metropolis of Mumbai.
This journey through Southern India moves at a pace that allows you to savor the experiences, sights and sounds of India close up. Our lovable auto Rickshaws are the perfect way to interact with the local people, culture and history. Along the way you’ll enjoy some of the tucked away gems well off the tourist trail that this trip to India includes specifically to make it an unforgettable experience.
Cities visited: Panaji, Belgaum, Kolhapur, Pune, Aurangabad, Nashik, Mumbai
Challenges and events in the streets of this colorful city putting your driving skills and resourcefulness to the test before you’re let loose upon this fantastic three-wheeled journey to Mumbai, the Deccan Odyssey.
Familiarize yourself with your new three-wheeled friend in and around Panaji in Goa, the home of the Church of our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, and the amazing Ashwem Beach plus the stunningly beautiful Se Cathedral.
Head up through the Jamboti hills inland and ride into the heart of Southern India. Home to the magical Gokak Falls and the famous Kapileshwara Temple to Shiva, Belgaum has a majesty like no other city.
Going North skirting the Hidkal Reservoir the day’s route will take you right up to Kolhapur and the Jyotiba Temple, superb Siddhagiri Museum and serene Rankala Lakeside.
Journey through breathtaking scenery as the landscape rises around you between Kolhapur and Pune where the famous Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati and Darshan Museum await you.
Home to the Ajanta and Ellora Caves the destination of Aurangabad is as if a world apart with the sensational Bibi Ka Maqbara and inspiring Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple.
When in Aurangabad it is simply impossible to miss out on a visit to this stunning collection caves, from Hindu, Buddhist and Jainist cultures, with their intricate carvings, ancient history and the amazing architecture.
Backed by the famed Anjneri Hill, Nashik has a huge array of temples from Saptashrungi to Kalaram and Trimbakeshwar, and is home to the Sula Vineyards and the beautiful Panfavleni Caves.
Finish the amazing Deccan Odyssey by cruising into the vibrant bustling streets of Mumbai just in time for the traditional closing ceremonies and one of our world famous after-events drinks parties.
