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The Railway Station in India With No Road Access – Dudhsagar Railway Station

Dudhsagar Railway Station in Goa is the only station in India with no road access. Surrounded by dense forest and the iconic waterfalls, it can be reached only by train or trekking, making it one of India’s most unique and remote railway stations.

Pratik Kamble

11 Dec 2025 — 2 min read

The Railway Station in India With No Road Access

🚦 SpotGenie Fact, The Railway Station in India With No Road Access: Dudhsagar

India’s railway network stretches across deserts, islands, mountains, and dense forests, but one station stands out for a truly rare distinction:

Dudhsagar Railway Station (Goa) has no road connectivity.

No highway.
No village road.
No motorable access of any kind.

The only way to reach this station is by:

Train, or
Trekking through the Western Ghats

This makes Dudhsagar one of the most unusual and dramatic railway stations in India.

🌧️ Where Is It Located?

Dudhsagar Railway Station (station code: DWR) sits on the Castle Rock–Kulem ghat section, right beside the world-famous Dudhsagar Waterfalls on the Goa–Karnataka border.

It lies deep within the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, surrounded by:

Thick tropical forest
Steep ghats
River crossings
Narrow rock-cut rail curves

There is literally no road that reaches the station.

🚉 Why Is There No Road?

1) Dense Wildlife Sanctuary

The entire area is protected forest. Road construction is not permitted due to environmental restrictions.

2) Steep, Fragile Ghat Terrain

The railway hugs the cliffs of the Braganza Ghat, making road access nearly impossible.

3) Designed Only for Operational Purposes

Dudhsagar station was originally meant for:

Crossing loops
Signaling
Operational halts for ghat locomotives

Not as a passenger access point.

🏞️ A Dream Location for Railway Photographers

Dudhsagar station is a paradise for:

Rail enthusiasts
Trekkers
Nature photographers

During monsoons, trains pass through mist and spray from the falls, making it one of India's most visually iconic rail spots.

🚦 Fun Trivia

Dudhsagar is part of the historic Braganza Ghat, one of India’s steepest and most scenic ghat sections.
You cannot buy a ticket to Dudhsagar normally because most trains do not officially allow boarding/alighting.
Trekking to the station used to be popular, but was later regulated due to safety policies.

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