Take this Goan train ride, and the views are yours for free

Rohan Fernandes

RIDE THE RAIL

Have you ever heard about this train which travels within Goa daily and takes you through the beautiful countryside?

Goa|Train journey| Vasco to Kulem|Scenery | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

EXPLORE

The Vasco da Gama to Kulem passenger train journey allows one to view paddy fields, small villages, and maybe even some rivers as the train chugs along towards the foothills of the Western Ghats.

Goa|Train journey| Vasco to Kulem|Scenery | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

GOA'S WONDER

If you are visiting Dudhsagar waterfall, one can board this train from Vasco and enjoy the journey lasting 1 hour and 50 minutes until you arrive at the last stop – Kulem railway station in Dharbandora taluka.

Goa|Train journey| Vasco to Kulem|Scenery

MONSOON IS MAGICAL

In the monsoon season, the entire route is covered in lush greenery, thus allowing travellers to enjoy some scenic views.

Goa|Train journey| Vasco to Kulem|Scenery | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

HILLS & THRILLS

The train makes 12 stops along the way. In the dry season one can get clear views of the hills in the distance while travelling from Vasco to Kulem.

Goa|Train journey| Vasco to Kulem|Scenery | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

TRY IT OUT

The train runs both ways daily on the route -- one service starts early morning and the other in the evening.

Goa|Train journey| Vasco to Kulem|Scenery | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

SIT BY THE WINDOW

If you decide to take this train journey of 57 km, opt for a window seat for good views of the Goan landscapes.

Goa|Train journey| Vasco to Kulem|Scenery | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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