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The biggest challenge of the century, 91 tunnels and 2,000 bridges had burin for the win!

Yes, we are talking about is known as Konkan Railway track of the railway which connects to Roha in Maharashtra to Mangalore in Karnataka.

Konkan Railways: A journey with a difference

                                               

                                    

World is the hub for tourist places or destinations. The wide seasonal and cultural diversities which one gets to see in the world. In World, you might find snowfall at one place like Siberia(Russia) or Kashmir and hot weather conditions at other like Ethiopia. Every country or Region in the world from India to US is a tourist place as each offers something unique and exciting in its own way to the travelers.

                                      

The Konkan Railway was the neglecting link between India’s commercial capitals Mumbai to Mangalore. The track mainly connects Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka states. During your journey you will cross various rivers, plunging valleys and cloud capped mountains. The train was constructed and operated by Konkan Railway Corporation.

The Konkan Railway is also a perfect example of the high spirits of the engineers of this country, who constructed this wonder combating against a rancorous loose terrain with frequent landslide inclinations. Amazing verdures,richness of water bodies, arresting curves and the brilliant Sahyadris join hands to make this one of the most sought after train travel experience for any railway enthusiast in India.

Recently in this monsoon Konkan train schedule has been introduced where you can check the time and day of departure.

The Konkan train starts its journey from the commercial capital of India that is Mumbai. After that the train will covers the destination like Ratnagiri, Madgaon, Honnavar, Mangalore etc. Besides these destinations you also see the magnificent waterfalls of Sharavathi River which is one of the famous river of Karnataka states. The river will meet toArabian Sea at the place Honnavar where you also cover during your journey. In the place of Honnavar you will see the river forms the Jog falls from a height of 253 mts.
                     

In this area of western Ghat you will see the largest range rain falls and chill environment that is very much suitable for a pleasurable journey. The last destination of your journey will be Mangalore which is the famous city of Karnataka located in between western Ghat and Arabian Sea.

So schedule your magnificent caravan through this train where you can enjoy the natural sceneries through the window of the train and capture a lot of memories of your trip.

5 Longest Tunnels in India

Engineering feat that has made us truly believe in the power of human skill in sparking social change and better transport in India. Numerous remarkable engineering works are done by creating largest tunnels through the mountains to connect within India and other countries. Most of the tunnels are located in the Western Ghats. There are longer tunnels that are under construction in India.

                     


Here are the five largest tunnels in India.


Karbude Tunnel

Karbude Tunnel is one of the biggest engineering marvels in India, with 6.5 km. This tunnel is on the Konkan railway route in Maharashtra which connects Mangalore in Karnataka & Mumbai in Maharashtra through Goa.


Maliguda Tunnel

Maliguda Tunnel is the highest broad-gauge railway tunnel in India and the second highest in the world. This tunnel was built 10 years ago with Japanese collaboration.

This long tunnel is situated on the top of hill in Maliguda village of tribal state Orissa. Maliguda is a small, beautiful and green hills village, which also offers one of the ideal picnic spot.


Jawahar Tunnel

Jawahar Tunnel is one of the longest road tunnels in Asia, located at Jammu & Kashmir. The 2.5 km long Jawahar tunnel links Jammu to Kash
mir Valley on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway through a mountain of Pir Panjal range, it's the main link that connects Kashmir to the rest of the country.


Bhatan Tunnel

Bhatan Tunnel on Mumbai-Pune Expressway is 1.6 km long road tunnel with all the possible new technology. There are total 5 tunnels in Mumba
i-Pune Expressway, Bhatan tunnel is one of the longest.


Rahtang Tunnel

This tunnel is proposed to be built under the Rohtang Pass in the Leh-Manali Highway at Himalaya Ghats. The 8.8 km long tunnel will be th
e longest road tunnel in India. It is expected to reduce the distance between of Manali to Keylong by over 43 km.