5 Reasons Why You Must Travel By South Western Railway Vistadome In Karnataka!
The Konkan region and the Bengaluru-Mangaluru ghat railway route of the South Western Railway in Karnataka are some of the most picturesque railway routes in India. The dynamic rocky cliffs of Western ghats, the rivulets , the railway tunnels all make it an exciting and a memorable train trip.
Anybody who has travelled through Konkan Railways and Sakleshpur (near Bengaluru)- Subramanya Road (Near Mangaluru) ghat sections of South Western Railways in Karanataka will vouch for the feeling they had while travelling through this mountain and beaches route. It is indeed a breathtaking view of the mountains, rivers, tunnels and valleys.
I will explain to you 5 reasons you must travel by South Western Railway Vistadome in Karnataka.
But before that, let me tell you what a Vistadome is. Vistadome is a railway coach with large glass windows and ceilings with glass or transparent material which will enable travellers to enjoy the scenic beauty as they travel.
They are European style railway coaches specifically designed to give the passengers/ travellers total value for money in terms of it's features like automatic sliding doors, wi-fi facilties and GPS enabled public address system.
5 Reasons Why You Must Travel By South Western Railway Vistadome in Karnataka!
1. South Western Railway Vistadome coaches are modern and well equipped coaches that enable the tourists to have a panoramic view of the picturesque Konkan coast and the Karnataka hills. They have push-back seats, rotatable chairs, wide-window views and glass roof-tops with anti-glare facilities.
2. The South Western Railway Vistadome is equipped with bio-toilets, LED TV screens ( not necessary when the main intention is to look outside, though), refrigerators, ovens, steel luggage racks, foldable snack tables and exclusive mobile charging jacks for each passenger.
3.Konkan Railway route is a unique travel combination of mountains and the beaches. The Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian sea on the other makes it like no other route in India. Travelling during monsoon makes it all the more better with the lush greenery and misty cliff-tops along the railway line.
Yeshwantpur-Karwar Tri-weekly special - Train No:06211
Train fare: Approximately Rs.1,600/-
(Check the availability of this train between June-November during monsoons)
5 Reasons Why You Must Travel By South Western Railway Vistadome in Karnataka!
4. The Sakleshpur-Subramanya railway ghat section between Bengaluru-Manguluru is my favourite. I don't think any other train route brings so much joy and satisfaction. A Vistadome travel during monsoons will be a journey never to be forgotten.
Yeshwantpur-Manguluru- Train no: 06539
Train Fare: Rs 1,670/-(GST inclusive and other charges)
Hassan to Mangaluru - Rs 960/- (exclusive of GST and other charges)
Hassan to Subramanya Road -Rs 725/- (exclusive of GST/other charges)
Sakleshpur- Subramanya Road- Rs.625/- (exclusive of GST/other charges)
Yeshwantpur- Subramanya Road- Rs.1,125 ((exclusive of GST/other charges)
5. Each Vistadome coach has 44 seats and each of the seats have a wide and full range view of the landscape outside without obstruction to view. Seats can move in 180 degrees angle with the traveller having un-hindered view of the mountains, rivers or the valleys of the Konkan or the Sakleshpur-Subramanya railway ghat section.
6. A standing lounge-like viewing space at the far end of the coach is a special feature wherein you can embrace the views of the terrain outside if you feel that you have sat enough. They are fitted with handrails that enable you to hold while the train is in motion.
Latest information suggests that the train trips of South Western Railway Vistadome in Karnataka are getting booked fast. So, don't wait! Get your tickets fast and set on for an exciting journey!
The Vistadome Express start their services on July 12th, 2021!
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