Konkan Train
The train is scheduled in such a way that it travels through the night
so that guests get to relax in 5-star comfort and arrive fresh the next morning
at the next halt, to explore the destination during the day. Breakfast and dinner
will be served on board while lunch will be provided at the destination. Only
on the final day will lunch be served on the train adn dinner at the Taj Residency
Nasik.
Major destinations of the Konkan Railway:
Goa:
Goa is a tourist's paradise with uninterrupted miles of dazzlingly beautiful
beaches- golden stretches against aquamarine expanses. The Calangute and Bega
beaches, the Clova Beach, Dona Paula overlooking the Zurai estuary, Vagator,
the serene Aguada and the enchanting Palolem , all offer exciting water sports
and holiday resorts for visitors.
Old Goa:
near Panaji, the capital city , has a collection of magnificent churches- the
Basilica of Bom Jesus with the miraculously preserved body of St. Francis Xavier;
the Se Cathedra ; the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the Convent of Santa
Monica.
Thiruvananthapuram:
The capital of Kerala is a charming city with its swaying coconut palms and
beautiful beaches. Admire the majestic gopuram of the temple of Shri Padmanabhaswamy-
the reigning deitthe majestic gopuram of the temple of Shri Padmanabhaswamy-
the reigning deit of the city.
The Kaudiyar Palace, residence of the former maharaja; the Napier Museum and
the Chitra Art Gallery, add interest toyour visit.
The beautifully carved Padmanabhapuram Palace is not far away and is enroute
to Kanyakumari. The delightful beach at Kovalam entices you with its exquisite
white sands.
The green fringe of palms sway with the soft breeze and the azure blue waters
of the bay invite you to go for a swim in the sea.
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