The first tunnel uphill on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. We were advised to keep a close eyes for a few species of the slithering variety
The First Tunnel
And It Begins
After a heavy breakfast , group photographs and some light showers, the team started on its adventure. The gradient started showing its true colors in just 5 minutes. Look at the lead practiced legs have already taken over ours
The Gang & The Gangmen
The Gang ready to start their trek. Hey, a memento before we start. What better than a group click !!!
One Last Look
Check & Engage
Check and Engage the Pinion before starting the ascent. Look at the 12.5 gradient marker. For every 12.5 feet you walk along, you ascent a foot vertically. That is is SOME gradient. Infact I think this is Asia’s steepest gradient
Can You See That
The Gradient as unassuming as it looks, is one of the steepest in Asia. A 1 in 12.5 gradient from Mettupalayam to Coonoor on the UNESCO Heritage, Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
Hold On To Me
Welcome To NMR
The real ascend begins here. NMR welcomes you for an enchanting ride to the Blue Mountains
Deceptive Kallar
A green and refreshing Kallar. The NMR passenger stops to get its teeth aligned to the ones on the track. Atleast this should have given us the hint 🙂
Spoilt By Nature
I envy the locals who live here. A wet and lazy saturday morning at a quaint little station with the misty Nilgiris in the background.
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