An off-beat location, sheer delight for railfans
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Palasdhari is a small, but a very scenic station and an ideal spot for railfanning. It is a RF paradise and absence of RPF and people make it even better. The place is heaven in monsoons with greenery and waterfalls around.
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Palasdhari...
more... is situated at the foothills of Bor Ghats. While going to Pune from Mumbai, the Bor Ghats begin right after Palasdhari. The train takes an upward sloping curve towards right.
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Three lines converge at Palasdhari, the CSTM-PUNE Mainline (double) and single electrified track to Khopoli
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The area has speed restrictions of around 60 kmph due to entry / exit of Ghat area.
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How to reach:
From Mumbai: Local upto Karjat and walk 3 km ahead to PDI
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From Pune: Take a train to KJT and come back 3 km to PDI. Can also ask for lift in KYN WAG-7 bankers which return light from LNL-KJT.
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RF Attraction:
Trains coming downhill from PUNE side
Trains going uphill towards PUNE, with WAG-7 triplets as bankers
EMUs
Bankers returning light to KJT
Freights
please wait...Translate to EnglishA cool spot for train nerds!
Palasdhari is a small, but super scenic station great for train watching. It's like a dreamland for railfans, especially since there's no RPF or crowds. This place is even better in the monsoon when everything's green and waterfalls are flowing.
Palasdhari sits at the base of the Bor Ghats. When you're heading to Pune from Mumbai, the Bor Ghats start right after Palasdhari. The train goes uphill in a cool curve to the right.
At Palasdhari, three train lines meet: the CSTM-PUNE Mainline (double line) and a single electrified track to Khopoli.
The speed is a bit slow around 60 kmph due to entering/exiting the hilly area.
How to get there:
From Mumbai: Take a local train to Karjat and walk 3 km to PDI
From Pune: Catch a train to KJT and come back 3 km to PDI. You might even get a ride from the KYN WAG-7 bankers returning from LNL-KJT.
What to see:
Trains chugging down from the Pune side
Trains climbing up towards Pune, often pulled by WAG-7 triplets
EMUs
Bankers returning empty to KJT
Freight trains
please wait...Translate to HindiEk anokha sthal, railfans ke liye pura anand
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Palasdhari ek chhota, par ek bahut hi scenic station hai aur ek perfect spot hai railfanning ke liye. Yeh ek RF swarg hai aur RPF aur logon ki kami isse aur bhi accha banati hai. Ye jagah barish mein hariyali aur jharnaon ke aas paas ka swarg hai.
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Palasdhari Bor Ghats ke pahaadon ke neeche sthit hai. Mumbai se Pune jaate samay, Bor Ghats sidha Palasdhari ke baad shuru hote hain. Train ek sidhi curve lekar right ki taraf upar ki aur chali jaati hai.
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Teen lines Palasdhari mein milte hain, CSTM-PUNE Mainline (double) aur single electrified track Khopoli tak
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Is kshetra mein 60 kmph ki speed restrictions hain kyunki yaha Ghat kshetra mein pravesh/nikasi hoti hai.
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Kaise pahunchen:
Mumbai se: Local train lekar Karjat tak jaayein aur 3 km aage PDI tak chalain
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Pune se: KJT tak train lekar aayein aur 3 km lautkar PDI tak jaayein. KYN WAG-7 bankers se lift maang sakte hain jo LNL-KJT se laight lautte hain.
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RF Attraction:
Pune ki taraf se niche aa rahe trains
Pune ki taraf ja rahe trains, WAG-7 triplets ke saath bankers ke roop mein
EMUs
KJT ki taraf lautti laight wali bankers
Malrwaahi railgadiyan