It is almost seven in the morning and we begin our trek just outside Sakleshpur. 2008-11-22. (Pawan Koppa)

The signal seems to beckon us to move and discover the treasure trove that lies ahead. 2008-11-22. (Pawan Koppa)

The very first major bridge that we encountered from the Sakleshpur side. 2008-11-22. (Pawan Koppa)

The first station after Sakleshpur towards Mangalore is Donigal. Sakleshpur is it km 42/0 while Donigal is it 49/500. 2008-11-22. (Pawan Koppa)

This lady applied grease to the tracks. One of the many unsung people who keep IR working. 2008-11-22. (Pawan Koppa)

A motor trolley in action to repair a section of the track after Donigal. 2008-11-22. (Pawan Koppa)

The beauty of the ghats is truly mesmerizing. 2008-11-22. (Pawan Koppa)

A bridge leading to a tunnel. A very common sequence on the Subhramanya ghat. 2008-11-22. (Pawan Koppa)

The unsung and most hard working hero of IR approaches - the gangman. The gangmen on this route are very knowledgeable about the operations, the reason behind working a majority of freights and all the commercials involved. Hats off to them for keeping su

Another one of the multitude of tall, long and picturesque bridges that dpt this section. Between Donigal and Yedakuemri. 2008-11-22. (Pawan Koppa)

An unnamed station without a platform between Donigal(km 49/500) and Yedakumari(km 67/300). 2008-11-22. (Pawan Koppa)

Bizzy trundles off to explore a track which appears to be falling into a jungle. Location - at the intermediate station between Donigal and Yedakumeri. 2008-11-22. (Pawan Koppa)