11 Luxury Train Journeys in India Worth Experiencing

11. Konkan Railway Vistadome / scenic coastal Vistadome journeys

Vistadome coaches on Konkan routes transform coastal and western-ghat scenery into an onboard spectacle with panoramic windows and raised seating for unobstructed views. These day and overnight services are ideal for travelers craving dramatic coastlines, coconut groves, and bridges spanning rivers that tumble toward the sea. Travel outside the monsoon gives the clearest coastal vistas and most comfortable conditions for station stops. Booking tip: Vistadome tickets and dedicated coach reservations are available through official rail booking channels; check coach availability when planning a scenic stretch like Mumbai to Goa. For photos, capture the glass-roof perspective of seascapes, palm-lined shorelines from the coach, and the playful local scenes at small coastal stations. If you value dramatic scenery and want a photogenic, relaxed ride along India’s western coast, Vistadome journeys are a modern, scenic option.