Spotting
 Timeline
 Travel Tip
 Trip
 Race
 Social
 Greeting
 Poll
 Img
 PNR
 Pic
 Blog
 News
 Conf TL
 RF Club
 Convention
 Monitor
 Topic
 #
 Rating
 Correct
 Wrong
 Stamp
 PNR Ref
 PNR Req
 Blank PNRs
 HJ
 Vote
 Pred
 @
 FM Alert
 FM Approval
 Pvt
Forum Super Search
 ↓ 
×
HashTag:
Freq Contact:
Member:
Posting Date From:
Posting Date To:
Blog Category:
Train Type:
Train:
Station:
Pic/Vid:   FmT Pic:   FmT Video:
Sort by: Date:     Word Count:     Popularity:     
Public:    Pvt: Monitor:    Topics:    

Search
  Go  
dark modesite support
 
Sun Sep 29 03:54:20 IST
Home
Trains
ΣChains
Atlas
PNR
Forum
Quiz
Topics
Gallery
News
FAQ
Trips
Login
RailCal Android App
RailCal iPhone App
Post PNRPost BlogAdvanced Search

PGT/Palakkad Junction (Palghat) (5 PFs)
Local Name: Olavakkode
पालक्काड जंक्शन
പാലക്കാട് ജംഗ്ഷൻ

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 10 (20:41) by Yassshh~
Palakkad Junction, also known as Palghat, is a major railway station in Kerala, India. Located on the busy Mumbai-Chennai line, it connects to major cities across South India. The station boasts 5 platforms, a clean waiting area, and a well-stocked refreshment stall. Visitors can explore the vibrant Palakkad town, known for its historical forts, lush green landscapes, and the captivating Nilambur Teak Forest.

Tourism

Tipu Sultan's Palace: A historical palace built by Tipu Sultan, offering a glimpse into the region's past.
Malampuzha Gardens: Beautiful gardens with a dam, boating facilities, and a scenic viewpoint.
Nilambur Teak Forest: A vast forest area known for its majestic teak trees, offering nature trails and wildlife viewing.
Palakkad Fort: A historical fort built by the rulers of the Kingdom of Palakkad, offering panoramic views of the city.
Jain Temple: A serene Jain temple with intricate carvings and a peaceful atmosphere.

Food

Annapoorna: Popular for its traditional South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Hotel Saravana Bhavan: A renowned chain serving delicious South Indian vegetarian meals.
Sree Ganesha: A local favorite for its flavorful and authentic vegetarian snacks and meals.
Biryani Bites: A casual eatery offering a wide variety of vegetarian biryani and other dishes.
The Curry Leaf: A modern restaurant serving a unique blend of vegetarian dishes with a contemporary twist.

Station Address

[Tel; 0491-2555231] Off. NH 966, Railway Station Road, Olavakkode, Palakkad - 678 002
State: Kerala

Elevation: 78 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Palakkad (Palghat)


No Recent News for PGT/Palakkad Junction (Palghat)
Nearby Stations in the News
Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 134
Number of Originating Trains: 5
Number of Terminating Trains: 5
3 Follows
Rating: 4.7/5 (211 votes)
cleanliness - excellent (29)
porters/escalators - good (26)
food - excellent (25)
transportation - excellent (27)
lodging - good (25)
railfanning - excellent (26)
sightseeing - excellent (26)
safety - excellent (27)

Station Forum

Page#    Showing 1 to 5 of 619 blog entries  next>>
General Travel
22802 views
6

Sep 25 (20:02)   16730/Punalur - Madurai Express (PT) | ED/Erode Junction (4 PFs)
sivaprakashofficial^~
sivaprakashofficial^~   8903 blog posts
Entry# 6201348            Tags  
2 compliments
Useful Useful
Proposals for Extension and Merging Trains :
1) 16729/16730 MDU PUU EXP Extended Up to VM. (PM @ VM)
2) MV TPJ PASS Extend Upto PGTN and Respectively Merging with PGTN ED MEMU. (PM @ ED)
Translate to English
Translate to Hindi

More Posts
Poll
633797 views
36 votes
0

Feb 24 2018 (14:41)   06029/Mettupalayam - Tirunelveli Special Fare Special (PT) | CBE/Coimbatore Junction (6 PFs)
 
netravathiexp~   11036 blog posts
Entry# 3141021            Tags   Past Edits
Do you think that routing Special trains from South TN to CBE via PGT is really fair when POY CNV PTJ GC is already over and now in use?
Translate to English
Translate to Hindi
NO vote
Yes
0%
0
No
100%
36

More Posts
General Travel
13222 views
12

★★
Sep 22 (19:29)   06471/Palakkad Jn.- Nilambur Road Express Special (UnReserved) | PGT/Palakkad Junction (Palghat) (5 PFs)
Gokul_Bas~
Gokul_Bas~   1863 blog posts
Entry# 6198501            Tags   Past Edits
1 compliments
Great
A beautiful journey through woods....
Full journey onboard 06471 Palakkad Junction - Nilambur Road Express Special from PGT to NIL.
Translate to English
Translate to Hindi

More Posts
General Travel
65755 views
9

Aug 31 (07:45)   06101/Ernakulam - Yelahanka Special Fare Garib Rath SF Special | ERS/Ernakulam Junction (South) (6 PFs)
sivaprakashofficial^~
sivaprakashofficial^~   8903 blog posts
Entry# 6173952            Tags  
2 compliments
Useful Useful
06101 / 06102 Ernakulam - Yalahanka Special Fare Garibrath Special. (3+3 Trips)

Translate to English
Translate to Hindi

More Posts
General Travel
63736 views
8

Sep 06 (12:51)   KCVL/Kochuveli (6 PFs)
reddylohith22~
reddylohith22~   850 blog posts
Entry# 6180563            Tags   Past Edits
2 compliments
Useful Useful
Station Names Change in SR judiciary
Kochuveli as Thiruvananthapuram North
Nemom as Thiruvananthapuram South
Translate to English
Translate to Hindi

More Posts
Page#    Showing 1 to 5 of 619 blog entries  next>>

Scroll to Top
Scroll to Bottom
Go to Mobile site
Important Note: This website NEVER solicits for Money or Donations. Please beware of anyone requesting/demanding money on behalf of IRI. Thanks.
Disclaimer: This website has NO affiliation with the Government-run site of Indian Railways. This site does NOT claim 100% accuracy of fast-changing Rail Information. YOU are responsible for independently confirming the validity of information through other sources.
India Rail Info Privacy Policy