Train routes in India have been made memorable and adventurous through the mountains, bridges, forests, and whatnot. To explore and get more such experience, the government has introduced Vistadome trains.
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Vistadome Trains
Vistadome trains have special coaches specially attached for a few routes in India to give you a memorable train journey through nature. The first Vistadome coach was established in 2018. The Vistadome coaches have large glass windows to enjoy the scenic view of your journey, an anti-glare glass view, and 360-degree rotatable chairs. You can also get a free WiFi connection to explore more during your train journey. So what are you waiting for? Check out the Vistadome train routes below to plan your trip now.
Features of Vistadome Coaches
- You can rotate your seat 180 degrees to get good views.
- Seats can be pushed back for comfortable seating.
- Vistadome coaches offer a view of the sky through a glass roof-top.
- At the end of every Vistaadome coach, there is a wide glass window with a lounge space.
- You can get wide-angle views on your train journey, as Vistadome coaches have large glass windows.
- There is a high-speed internet facility offered in Vistadome coaches
- There are separate charging sockets available on every seat.
- There is enough space to keep your luggage in the coaches.
- Vistadome Coaches also has foldable snack tables for every passenger.
- There is a mini pantry on the train for you to buy food.
- There are CCTV cameras for passenger safety.
List of Routes that have Vistadome Coaches
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Train Routes |
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Kalka, Haryana -Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
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Yeswantpur, Bangalore - Mangalore |
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Mumbai - Pune, Maharashtra |
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Mumbai - Madgaon, Goa |
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Jalpaiguri-Alipurduar, North Bengal |
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Visakhapatnam - Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh |
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Ahmedabad - Kevadiya, Gujarat |
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Assam - Arunachal Pradesh |
Kalka - Shimla
Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations to visit. The journey to Shimla is beautiful, with 102 tunnels, 969 bridges, forests, and valleys to enjoy as you travel in vistadone coaches with transparent roofs and large windows. Imagine traveling to Shimla in the winter and being blanketed in snow the entire time. This is an experience that must be had once in a lifetime. So, you can now book train tickets to Shimla through Vistadome.
2 trains with Vistadome coaches travel to Shimla.
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Train No. |
Train Name |
Ticket Booking |
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52453/54 |
Kalka-Shimla NG Express |
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52459/60 |
Him-Darshan Express |
Bangalore - Mangalore
The picturesque view of the Western Ghats is a must-see when visiting Mangalore. The train departs from Nettana and ends in Sakleshpur. The Siribagilu station, perched atop the Brahmagiri range, is a popular attraction along this route. One of the most popular sections of this route is the 45-kilometer stretch from Sakleshpur to Subrahmanya Ghat. Keep your camera handy at the large windows to capture the mountains, valleys, and flora. The best time to travel is during the monsoon season when the landscapes are especially beautiful.
3 trains with Vistadome coaches travel to Mangalore.
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Train Number |
Train Name |
Ticket Booking |
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16539/40 |
Yesvantpur – Mangaluru Jn. Weekly Express |
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16575/76 |
Gomteshwara Express |
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16515/16 |
Yeswantpur-Karwar Express |
Mumbai - Pune
On your trip to Pune don't forget to select the Vistadome coaches to enjoy the most scenic train rides taking you through the Hills, rivers, and deep valleys in the Western Ghats. Sit at the large windows of the lounge area at the end of the Vostadome coach to enjoy the views with the free wifi-enabled passenger information system. You can enjoy the beauty of the Western Ghats, Matheran Hill, Ulhas River, Khandala, and Lonavala.
3 trains with Vistadome coaches traveling to Pune
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Train Number |
Train Name |
Ticket Booking |
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11007/08 |
Mumbai – Pune Express |
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12123/24 |
Deccan Queen Express |
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12125/26 |
Pragati Express |
Mumbai - Goa
Finally, planned a trip to Goa with friends?? Then don't just try to reach Goa to enjoy the trip. Take the train with Vistadome coaches and enjoy the journey before your destination. This train travels between the Konkan coast of Maharashtra and Goa taking you through the scenic views of the Western Ghats. Start your journey from Mumbai To Goa on this Dadar - Madgaon Janshatabdi Express that offers you large windows and comfortable seats to enjoy the most beautiful views of the mountains, tunnels, and bridges and reach the popular beach destination of India.
Trains with Vistadome coaches to Goa
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Train Number |
Route |
Ticket Booking |
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12051/52 |
Mumbai CSMT – Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express |
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22119/20 |
Mumbai CSMT – Madgaon Tejas Express |
Dooars, West Bengal
Trip to Dooars, which translates to the word door can now be made memorable by traveling in the Vistadome coaches. Dooars is a gateway to the neighboring country, Bhutan. You can travel to Dooars which is connected by the River Teesta on the east and River Sankoshi on the west. You can now travel through the lush green forests, tea orchards, and rivers of Dooars through the beautiful New Jalpaiguri- Alipurduar rote in North Bengal. So Book your seats and enjoy the views from the large glass windows in the Vistadome coaches.
Trains with Vistadome coaches
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Train Number |
Route |
Ticket Booking |
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15777/78 |
Alipurduar - New Jalpaiguri Express |
Vishakapatnam - Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh
You must not miss the experience of the eastern Ghtas, which offers the most breathtaking views of the forests, mountain streams, and tribal hamlets along the way. A trip from Vishakapatnam to Araku Valley takes you through 50 tunnels and 84 bridges, providing views of valleys on one side and mountains with waterfalls on the other. You must take a train to Araku Valley, approximately 2990 feet above sea level, and enjoy the views from the Vistadome coaches.
Trains with Vistadome coaches
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Train Number |
Route |
Ticket Booking |
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18551/52 |
Vishakapatnam Kirandul Express |
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08551 |
Vishakapatnam Kirandul Special |
Ahmedabad - Kevadiya
Kevadiya has recently gained popularity as a result of the world's tallest statue, the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, which stands 597 feet tall and is dedicated to Sardar Vallabhai Patel. To increase tourism in Kevadiya, the government has launched Vistadome coach trains from Ahmedabad to Kevadiya. So take a seat and enjoy the views from the large glass windows.
Trains with Vistadome coaches
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Train Number |
Route |
Ticket Booking |
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20947/48 |
Ahmedabad - Kevadiya Express |
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20949 |
Ahmedabad - Ekta Nagar (Kevadiya) Jan Shatabdi Express |
Assam - Arunachal Pradesh
Vistadome coaches provide 180-degree rotating seats with free wifi and large windows to enjoy scenic views during your train journey. You can take the Naharlagun-Guwahati Shatabdi Express, which connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and takes you through tea gardens, hamlets, and deep valleys with spectacular views of the Himalayan foothills. This train departs at 6:45 am from Nahalagun Station and arrives at Guwahati Station at 12:30 pm covering a distance of 332 km.
Trains with Vistadome coaches
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Train Number |
Route |
Ticket Booking |
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12087 |
Naharlagun - Guwahati Shatabdi Express |