1 Km Tunnel | 13 Arch bridge | Surki mixture | Scenery | Western Ghat

In 1900s, the British, together with the Travancore State, built a metre-gauge railway line through the challenging Western Ghats to connect Kerala and Tamilnadu to transport forest products, vegetables and other goods. See the black rocky mountains, steep slopes and deep valleys. The railway line was carefully engineered the British engineers made bridges and tunnels to connect Punalur and Tenkasi. One of the crown jewels of this route. is the13 Kannara Bridge or 13 arch bridge. Majestic structure, built entirely from granite stone and a special mortar made from lime and jaggery known as Surky mixture. No steel reinforcements No modern equipment works done with precision masonry and engineering. During the journey can see five tunnels along the route, most striking is almost 1 kilometer long tunnel between Bhagavathipuram and Arayankavu. Drilled through solid rock by British engineers between 1902 and 1904. How they carved such massive tunnels without modern machinery. Dark tunnels, follows vibrant, lush greenery of the Western Ghats. See the greenery good for your eyes enjoy scenery on either side of the railway track. An important station on the way is Sengottai In old times served as a crucial stop for steam engines to take on water and coal. Beyond Sengottai, the railway descends through forested hills towards Tenkasi, an area rich in agricultural fields growing mango, coconut, rice, and many more. Approximately 58 kilometers over at Tenkasi station in Tamilnadu—marking the end of a journey shaped by impressive British-era engineering across the Western Ghats. From Tengasi went Courtallam by bus from old bus stand to capture the beautiful waterfall and 1000 year old temple.... Kurtalanathar temple. If you enjoy this video, please like, share, and subscribe to my channel. Binoy Jayadevan India : Mobile : 0091 8089986286