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7 scenic Vande Bharat trips under Rs 1,500 worth every rupee

 Mumbai to Goa (Train 22229): The Konkan Classic
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Mumbai to Goa (Train 22229): The Konkan Classic
Arguably India's most talked-about scenic rail journey. The train hugs the Konkan coast, cuts through Western Ghats tunnels, and crosses river bridges that feel almost cinematic. Current Chair Car fare from Mumbai CSMT to Madgaon is Rs 1,845 as per IRCTC's latest pricing. Only this one is little above 1500 rupees in the list but worth every paisa for this view.
Howrah to Puri (Train 22895): Temples And Coastline
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Howrah to Puri (Train 22895): Temples And Coastline
Starting from Kolkata and ending at the Jagannath temple town of Puri, this route crosses Bengal plains and coastal Odisha. Current Chair Car fare is Rs 1,485 per IRCTC booking data. The 6 hour 50 minute ride through Bengal and Odisha is easy, affordable, and genuinely rewarding.
Mangaluru to Thiruvananthapuram (Train 20631): Kerala In Full
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Mangaluru to Thiruvananthapuram (Train 20631): Kerala In Full
A 620 km coastal journey through Karnataka and Kerala, passing backwater towns, lush hillsides, and old railway bridges. Current Chair Car fare is Rs 1,600 per IRCTC fare data. Runs six days a week except Wednesdays. One of the most beautiful stretches of coastline you can cover by train.
New Jalpaiguri to Guwahati (Train 22227): Into The Northeast
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New Jalpaiguri to Guwahati (Train 22227): Into The Northeast
Northeast India's first Vande Bharat passes through tea estates, river plains, and Assam's foothills. Chair Car fare is currently Rs 1,090 per IRCTC pricing, making this the best value ride on this list. Covers 409 km in 5 hours 30 minutes. An absolute steal for what you see.
Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram (Train 20633): All Of Kerala In One Ride
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Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram (Train 20633): All Of Kerala In One Ride
This route covers Kerala end to end, through Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Alleppey, and Kollam. Green paddy fields and coconut groves the whole way. Chair Car fare is currently Rs 1,540 as per IRCTC booking data. Eight hours, 574 km, and one of the most relaxing rides in South India.
Howrah to New Jalpaiguri (Train 22301): Gateway To The Hills
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Howrah to New Jalpaiguri (Train 22301): Gateway To The Hills
This route takes you from Kolkata to the base of Darjeeling and Sikkim, passing through rural Bengal. Current Sleeper class fare is Rs 1,425 as per IRCTC's latest fares. Book early on this one as seats fill up fast, especially around long weekends and holidays.
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