Be on a route to any destination in India and you may definitely realize it thrilling and attention-grabbing. It's justly mentioned considering the fascinating and exciting trails India boasts of. So, why not set up a visit to some amazing and exhilarating routes which can leave you amazed. Being the biggest rail network in Asia, it's next to impossible for India to not possess exciting routes, be it through forests, valleys, hills or tunnels. Talking about rail tunnels, India is additionally home to many longest rail tunnels that are fully immersed in perpetual darkness. How about passing through these gloomy tunnels and experiencing the darkest corners of India?

Pir Panjal

Lying within the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas within the stunning state of Jammu , Pir Panjal Rail Tunnel is the longest tunnel in India beginning at Banihal and stretching till Hillar Shahabad. The full length of this tunnel is seven miles more or less. Pir ki Gali connects Kashmir valley with Rajouri and Poonch via Mughal road. Pir ki Gali is the highest point of Mughal road (11500 ft approx) and lies to the south west of the Kashmir valley. Nearest town to Pir Ki Gali is Shupian, the apple town of Kashmir valley. Wanna yourself in the longest tunnel and experiencing the darkest rail journey?

Sangaldan

With an approximate length of 4.5 miles, Sangaldan Tunnel is the second longest tunnel in India and hosts an amazing rail track passing through utter darkness. The Sangaldan Railway Tunnel is between Katra-Banihal section of Jammu–Baramulla line located to the north of Sangaldan town of middle Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir, India near Ramban district. The tunnel was completed on 4 December 2010. If you have never made noise on the trains while passing through tunnels, then Sangaldan Tunnel should be on your bucket list. Apart from experiencing the tunnel, you can also enjoy the surreal beauty of the Himalayas once you moved out of this profound tunnel.

Karbude

Located within the charming state of Maharashtra, Karbude Tunnel was the longest ever railway tunnel until Pir Panjal Tunnel captured the frame. Beneath the division of Konkan Railway, Karbude Tunnel has continuously been in style amongst rail travellers. With the length of around 4 miles, this splendidly designed tunnel is not any but a marvel on account of its location amid foliage and hills.

Natuwadi

Started in 1997, Natuwadi Tunnel stretches up to the length of 2.7 miles and runs between Karanjadi and Diwan Khavati stations. Natuwadi Tunnel is the second longest and darkest tunnel in Maharashtra and is a a part of Konkan Railway. Despite the fact that there's nothing to look at within the tunnel, there's plenty in store around Natuwadi Tunnel to explore.

Tike

Running between Ratnagiri and Nivasar, Tike Tunnel is additionally one among the longest tunnels coming beneath the division of Konkan Railway. With an approximate length of 2.4 miles, Tike Tunnel was made in 1997 and is snuggled superbly on the rocky plains of Maharashtra. The wonder round the tunnel is that the reason behind its popularity, that unfolds across forests and rolling hills. So, why not get yourself through this deep gloomy tunnel in Maharashtra and experience the best of train journeys?

Most of these are in the Eastern coast, so all you need to do is to book any of the hotels in Mumbai and then take a train from there to the one of your choice. Now some of the honourable mentions are the 5 really long tunnels, but are only next to the above ones. They are:

Berdewadi in Vilawadi, Maharashtra

Constructed in 1997, it is a whopping 4000 mts. long.

Savarde in Savarde, Maharashtra

With 3429 mts. of length, it is standing tall since 1997.

Barcem in Canacona , Goa

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful railway experience since its inception in 1997, this tunnel is 3343 mts. long.

Borail in Halflong hill, Assam

A very new addition to this list, this 3235 mts. long tunnel has started to be in use since 2015 only.

Karwar in Honnavar, Karnataka

Through the hilly terrain of the state, it aids the railways since 1997 and is 2950 mts. in length.

And here they are! The 5 longest of the rail tunnels in India. Did anyone of you notice we sneakily gave you 10 destinations rather than 5? How cool of us, right? But travel is to experience, and experience needs to be shared. Otherwise it is just another memory to be forgotten by the brain, and all those images are lost.

So don't just sit back! Pack your bags, ask your boss(politely), and take a trip to the place you have been wanting to go for so long. Whether any of these tunnels or some hotels in Jaipur, just go and tell us your experience while we ourselves our taking a spa in the hotels in Kochi.