15 days
South India by rail
Up the Konkan coast from Kerala to Mumbai by train, with a sketchbook.
All journeys
The west coast from south to north, entirely by train: Kozhikode, Kannur, Udupi, Gokarna, Goa and Mumbai, on a beautiful stretch of railway.
There are drawing sessions at every stop, and a good chance of seeing Theyyam at Kannur if the season is right.
- How long
- 15 days
- Where
- Kerala, Karnataka, Goa & Maharashtra
- Kind of journey
- The South
The route
7 stops
- Kozhikode
- Kannur
- Udupi
- Gokarna
- Goa
- Mumbai
- Elephanta
Highlights
Along the way
- 01The coast by train, in second class and an overnight sleeper
- 02Theyyam at Kannur, if the season allows
- 03The temple at Udupi and the town of Gokarna
- 04Panaji, and the Portuguese churches of Old Goa
- 05Elephanta island, a boat ride from Mumbai
- 06A drawing session on most days
Day by day
The plan
- Days 1–2Arrive in Kozhikode. Rest, then a first walk and a first drawing.
- Days 3–4The train to Kannur for workshops, the beach and possibly Theyyam.
- Day 5North to Udupi, with the temple and time to draw it.
- Days 6–7On to Gokarna: a guided morning and an afternoon of drawing.
- Day 8The train into Goa.
- Days 9–11Panaji and Old Goa, a day of drawing and a free day, then the overnight train.
- Days 12–14Mumbai at dawn: the city, Elephanta, and a last free day.
- Day 15Depart from Mumbai.
Tell us about your journey
Since 1997
Our team has been in tourism since 1997. Scenic Escapes India Private Limited is a private company registered in Kerala and based in Karunagappally, Kollam. Its registration details are published for anyone to check.
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