The Konkan Railway, opened in 1998, is one of India's great engineering feats: 740 km of line cut through the Western Ghats with dozens of tunnels and bridges. Its longest bridge, 2,065 metres, crosses the Sharavathi River right here at Honavar.
Trains thunder out of hill tunnels and roll across the river on slender piers, which is especially beautiful at dusk when coach windows glow over the water. It's a favourite with photographers and families.
Tips
- Never walk on the tracks or the rail bridge.
