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Long drives and trips to hill stations have their place, but holding your partner’s hand while looking out of the train window and admiring the beautiful views is something else. Indian Railways’ high-speed and state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Express has not only reduced the travel time but has also made traveling on some of the most beautiful railway routes of the country extremely comfortable and romantic. If you are also taking a break from your busy life and planning a romantic trip where along with a comfortable journey, you can also see the magical views of nature, then you should definitely travel once on these 5 most spectacular routes of Vande Bharat Express (Scenic Vande Bharat Routes). 1. Mumbai to Madgaon (Goa) Vande Bharat: Beautiful valleys of Konkan If you like greenery, high bridges, deep ditches and tunnels cutting through the mountains, then this train running on the track of Konkan Railway is the best for you. Scenic beauty: This route looks like a paradise especially during monsoon and the months immediately following it. When the train passes through the hills of the Western Ghats, countless waterfalls, rivers and dense forests are visible outside the window. Sitting on the revolving chair of the executive class with your partner and sipping coffee, watching these views becomes a lifetime experience. 2. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat from New Delhi: If you want to enjoy the cool breeze of the mountains and beautiful valleys along with a religious journey to the foothills of the Himalayas, then Vande Bharat on the Delhi-Katra route is a great option. Specialty of the views: After crossing the plains of Punjab, as soon as the train enters Jammu, the beautiful sequence of Shivalik hills starts. The views of the mountains visible from the high railway bridges and winding tracks on the way are very relaxing. 3. Anand Vihar (Delhi) to Dehradun Vande Bharat: This is the most favorite route to spend the weekend in the beautiful valleys of Uttarakhand, away from the hustle and bustle of Delhi and pollution in the dense forests of Shivalik. Specialty of the views: As soon as this train passes through the plains of Uttar Pradesh and enters the border of Uttarakhand, the dense forests of Rajaji National Park and the mountains of Shivalik Range welcome you. Seeing the forest and natural scenes through the large glass windows of the train is very soothing to the eyes. 4. Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat: If you want to see closely the beauty of the coastal areas of Kerala, which is called ‘God’s Own Country’, then the Vande Bharat train of this route is most suitable. The beauty of the views: This route connecting Kerala from North to South is very beautiful. During the journey, you get to see amazing visuals of tall coconut trees, traditional Kerala houses, lush green paddy fields and in between the famous backwaters of Kerala (network of rivers and lakes) outside the window. 5. Howrah to New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat: This route has become the first choice for couples planning a romantic trip from Kolkata, the tea gardens of North Bengal, to the valleys of Darjeeling or Sikkim. Specialty of the views: As the train crosses Malda and moves towards North Bengal, instead of the plains, lush green tea gardens spread far and wide become visible. Passing through mist and clouds, this train makes you feel very close to the mountains. Smart Travel Tip: To truly enjoy traveling on all these routes, try to book Executive Chair Car (EC) tickets. Its seats rotate up to 180 degrees, so that you can face the window and enjoy the beautiful views outside without straining your neck.