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Neomaxer helps you discover extraordinary journeys — explore trails, experiences, activities, hotels, and flights, all curated to inspire your next trip.
Neomaxer helps you discover extraordinary journeys — explore trails, experiences, activities, hotels, and flights, all curated to inspire your next trip.
The Green Route is the abandoned Sakleshpur–Subramanya railway line a dramatic 52-km stretch across the Western Ghats featuring 57 tunnels and 109 bridges. Built in the early 20th century and closed in 1994 due to repeated landslides, it is now one of the most unique highlights of Sakleshpur tourism. Despite being officially closed, walking this route has become a cult experience among trekkers from Bangalore. Local operators organize 2–3 day guided walks with permissions, making it a standout in curated Sakleshpur tour packages. The journey involves camping inside tunnels, crossing bridges over deep gorges, and walking past waterfalls, easily one of the most adventurous things to do in Sakleshpur.
What makes this place special
On the Green Route near Sakleshpur, the trek takes you through 57 stone-lined tunnels, some stretching up to 500 meters where you walk in complete darkness with only your torch beam illuminating the masonry.
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Along the Green Route near Sakleshpur, the abandoned railway crosses 100+ iron bridges spanning deep forest gorges and offering dramatic midway views with waterfalls cascading far below. This section is a standout in any Sakleshpur trekking guide.