Mumbai and Goa are two most popular holiday destinations in the western part of India, visited by millions of domestic as well as international tourists. Travellers booking tickets to explore the south-western part of India often take a tour between the commercial capital of the country and the hottest Indian beach destination. Many of these vacationers prefer to book tickets for train travel on Konkan Railway stretch instead of boarding flights. A train tour between Mumbai and Goa bestows great opportunities to witness the inimitable scenic beauty of the route.
Konkan Railway by Ramnath Bhat / CC BY
Konkan Railway offers various trains from Mumbai to Mangalore that connect the states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka in India. Tourists often buy tickets for the train journey to enjoy the lush green valley between grand mountains of Western Ghats, milky-white waterfalls, criss-crossing rivers and white cloud patches with the backdrop of blue sky, all giving flights to fancies of the travellers!
Here is just a smattering of all that Mumbai to Goa rail travel on the Konkan belt offers.
- Though the journey is time consuming, the breathtaking sight is worth the time.
- Travellers get a chance to experience the thrill in very short intervals as the trains pass through long tunnels. In fact, during winters small streams can be seen squirting from the tunnels and mountain walls.
- If you want to travel economical in India, travelling by trains is one of the ways. And travelling on this specific route by train is more affordable than flights as well as by road.
- Rail journey between Mumbai and Goa is not just economical and scenic, but comfortable also, in comparison to road trip. You can stretch your body or take a nap. The berths are meant for sleeping. You’ll be provided pillows, blankets and sheets without any extra charge.
- The trains have well-equipped pantry from where passengers can order food, according to their diet.
Not only for budget tourists, but for many holidaymakers seeking a scenic journey of the Western Ghats, this Konkan Rail journey is worth the cost of all the efforts!
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