Singshore Bridge, Pelling
Singshore Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Pelling, Sikkim, India.[1]
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| Coordinates | 27°15′42″N 88°06′42″E / 27.26154°N 88.11167°E |
| Locale | Pelling, West Sikkim district, Sikkim, India |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Suspension bridge |
| Total length | 240 m (787 ft) |
| Height | 100 m (328 ft) |
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Description
The bridge is 240 m (787 ft) long and over 100 m (328 ft) high, making it the highest bridge in Sikkim.[2][3][4][5] It was constructed in the early 2000s and is built of iron and concrete.[4][6] Set amidst verdant hills and valleys, the bridge connects two villages, Dentam and Uttarey.[4][6] It offers a view of the surrounding hills, streams and waterfalls.[4][5][6] The bridge was built with the purpose of shortening the distance between two gorges.[2][7] It regularly attracts a significant number of tourists.[6]
Location
Singshore Bridge is situated at a distance of 5 km (3.1 mi) from Pelling in West Sikkim district, Sikkim. It is about 20 km (12.4 mi) away from the village of Uttarey.[4] Not too far away from the bridge is located the Alpine Cheese Factory, which deals in Gouda cheese.[5] The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station and the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport in Bagdogra, Siliguri.
References
- ↑ Chowdhary, Charu. "What to See And do When in Sikkim | India.com". www.india.com. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Singshore Bridge Pelling". www.tourmyindia.com. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ↑ David, Priti (2017-11-17). "A walk in the wilderness". mint. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Did You Know Asia's Second-Highest Bridge, With An Altitude Of 328-Feet, Was In India?". IndiaTimes. 2016-05-27. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Incredible India | Singshore Bridge". www.incredibleindia.org. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Singshore Bridge Pelling". 1001 Things About North Bengal, North East India & Bhutan. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ↑ "Singshore Bridge, Pelling - Best time to visit". Trawell.in. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
