Who says South India does not have Gatimaan. It is called Vaigai Express. - Thamizh Maran

Oct 21 2014 (11:03AM)
One can catch the 56503 BNC - -BZA HUP and alight at MKL


Oct 21 2014 (8:34AM)
MAKALI DURGA (MAKALI GHATS) An extremely scenic Location Ghat Section of about 10 KM radiud Located 60 KM from Bangalore
Situated on the Bangalre Bangalore - Hindupur Line
Carry your IRI Cap and wear a shoe that provides a good grip to climb the rocky surface

Oct 21 2014 (8:30AM)
MAKALI GHAT spot


Oct 21 2014 (8:30AM)
MAKALI GHAT spot


Oct 21 2014 (8:22AM)
Takes about 90 minutes by road ( Via Yelahanka -Doddaballapur-Makalidurga) and 2 hours by Passenger Train
Its just not Railfaning spot also a good place to go Trekking can be visited round the year year, summers might be an exception for few


Oct 21 2014 (8:18AM)
One can spend a whole day from morning to evening , absolutely no risk & NO RPF trouble



Oct 21 2014 (8:16AM)
Takes about 90 minutes by road and 2 hours by Passenger Train
One can catch the 56503 BNC - HUP Passenger and alight at MKL
The hills are Rocky and with wild thorny plants but easy to climb due to the rough terrain
A very calm and silent place to watch trains snaking in and out of the ghat section
One can spend a whole day from morning to evening

Carry ample water and food before trekking as there are no hotels close by