Trek to the Tunnels on Karjat - Panvel Route

From L to R: Babloo, Abhishek and self (Giridhar)

The chasm is about 60 feet deep. One will simply not be able to predict presence of a railway if he moves by 50 metres away from the bridge (Giridhar)

This is the entry into the tunnel from Panvel side. The tunnel crosses the whole area including the hill visible in the background covering a distance of 2.83 kms. The black rock protruding behind the catenary pole in the foreground is actually a cuttin

The mesh to prevent falling of rocks can be seen in the foreground. Rock falling is a common occurance here as mentioned by the gangman who met us during our visit. Visible as a tiny speck is Abhishek who got down on to the tracks (Giridhar)

Ground level view of the tunnel. On the left are Babloo and Abhishek (Giridhar)

Board indicating tunnel details (Giridhar)

We found a railway lamp in one of the refuges. We decided to switch it ON for sake of a snap. Self and Abhishek (Giridhar)

View of the ventilating shaft towards Panvel side from inside the tunnel. There was a continous fall of small stones from the top of the shaft (Giridhar)

Finally, Babloo and Abhishek under the shaft. You can see flow of water which has made the ground below wet. (Giridhar)

This is a cutout to enter into the tracks from the top. The cement blocks seen on left side are to clamp the mesh, used for preventing the rock falling (Giridhar)

Abhishek and Babloo at the start of the tunnel at Panvel end. The tunnel end looks deceptively close (Giridhar)