Read, Watch or Listen

In NPR’s Far-Flung Postcards, the author seeks respite from Mumbai’s heat and clamor with a family break near Goa and a dawn Vistadome ride on the 12051 Jan Shatabdi Express, departing 5:10 a.m. from the British-era Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. As the sun rose and mist lifted, swivel seats faced wide windows framing tangled jungle, swollen rivers and waterfalls. A gasp, then laughter—and the thought of a perfect balm, and a chance to fall in love with India again.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.