A Scenic Journey, Family Bonds, and Factory Wonders: Our Eventful Trip to Bangalore
As per our original plan, my wife and I had booked tickets on an Air India flight to attend my sister Hema's son Vadiraj's wedding. Unfortunately, the flight was cancelled about a month ago. After discussing alternatives, we decided to book seats on the Vistadome train for a more scenic experience. We reserved seats on train number 16576, the MAJN-YPR Express, which operates from Mangalore Junction (MAJN) to Bangalore Yesvantpur Junction (YPR) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The train departs from Mangalore Junction at 11:30 AM and arrives at Yesvantpur Junction by 8:45 PM, covering the distance in approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes. It passes through 15 major stations along the way, offering a comfortable and picturesque journey through the Western Ghats before reaching Bangalore. This alternative allowed us to enjoy a unique travel experience, with the added bonus of scenic views along the way. We booked tickets in the Vistadome compartments, specially designed tr...