Rameswaram Bridge

-
Rameswaram Bridge, (India)


Built as a part of South Indian Railway project, this bridge was completed in 1912, its construction was started in the year of 1887. Around the same time, Neel Mandir temple was also constructed. In 1988, a road bridge was also constructed parallel to the rail bridge. This road bridge is also known as Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge. Pamban Bridge is the second largest bridge in India, after the Bandra-Worli sea link, which has been constructed recently.

The bridge was designed by Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago. The bridge was constructed by Head, Wringtson & co, Ltd of Thornaby-on-tees. The Pamban railway bridge is considered an engineering marvel and it was built within two years. 600 workers were involved in the construction of this bridge.


A 100-year-old railway bridge located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Pamban bridge connects Rameswaram island to the mainland. It is not just a railway bridge but a major tourist attraction in Tamil Nadu that leaves travellers awestruck with its scenic beauty. Surrounded by pristine blue waters till as far as your eyes can see, this bridge is 1 metre wide and 2.5km long. Narrowness of this bridge and the beauty around makes your train journey no less than an adventure. With 143 piers, spanning 2km between the mainland and the island, Pamban bridge is the second longest sea bridge in India.

The 2.057 km long bridge, also known as Bridge No.346 in Indian Railway reference, consists of over 140 spans. The amazing feature of a double-leaf section that can be raised to allow movement of ships and boats was designed by German engineer Scherzer. The 114th span, midway along the bridge, is this called the Scherzer span.

It is interesting to know that the Pamban bridge had withstood a cyclone storm in 1964. Though a huge damage was incurred on the bridge and many of its parts were washed away, the rolling life centre span was not damaged. This was designed by a German engineer Scherzer in 1913. This massive cyclone had flattened Dhanushkodi which is located nearby.

Behold the beauty of Rameswaram Island from the Pamban bridge. Spectacular view of sea, Kunthukal Vivekananda memorial and nearby islands will leave you mesmerised. You can spend some quality time with your family in Children’s Park at Mandapam shore. The shore is at the farther end of Pamban bridge. Relish some dry fishes in Pamban town and they are cheaper in Pamban.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Tirupati Balaji temple

-
Image
Tirupati Balaji temple, India Nearest Railway station- Tirupati Railway station Nearest Airport- Chennai Airport (98 Km from Tirupati) Tirupati city located at southeastern Andhra Pradesh state, south India. It lies in the Palkonda Hills, about 7.5 miles (Approx 13 km) northeast of Chandragiri and 67 miles (108 km) northwest of Chennai in Tamil Nadu state. The first temple at Tirumala Tirupati was built by King Thondaiman, Tamil ruler of the ancient Thondaimandalam, after he had a dream of Lord Vishnu. He is said to have built the original Gopuram (tower) and the Prakhara in the 8th century. Notably, Tirupati Balaji temple is the most popular temple on the earth today inviting the maximum number of devotes on any given day and attracting the largest amount of donations from them on a daily basis. Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala (Tirupati) is one of the most famous temples in India. With more than 35 million pilgrims visiting the temple every year, it is one of...
Read more

Goa

-
Image
  Goa,(India)  Goa, is a state on India's West coast, is a former Portuguese colony with a rich history. Spread over 3,700 square kilometres with a population of approximately 1.8 million, Goa is small by Indian standards. It has a unique mix of Indian and Portuguese cultures and architecture that attracts an estimated 2.5 million visitors each year (including about 400,000 foreign tourists). Goa, the smallest Indian state and much-loved tourist place of India, is situated in the coastal Konkan region and on the bank of Arabian Sea which forms its western coast. Beaches in Goa are the best part of the excellence list of the beach state, where you can rejuvenate yourself. The second major attraction in Goa is the religious places like temples and churches in the town.   Despite a moderate climate in Goa, monsoon takes as many as 5 months – from June to September – to last. Due to its being located in the coastal Konkan region and in the vicinity of Western Ghats, ...
Read more

The Gateway of India

-
Image
The Gateway of India (Mumbai) Nearest Airport-  Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Nearest Railway station- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminals. Nearest bus stop- Gateway bus stop (Bus no. 108) Visiting Time  7:00 AM to 5:30 PM on all days of the week, no entry fee The Gateway of India is located on the waterfront at Apollo Bunder area at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea. The monument has also been referred to as the Taj Mahal of Mumbai, and is the city’s top tourist attraction. The Gateway of India is one of India's most unique landmarks situated in the city of Mumbai. The colossal structure was constructed in 1924. Located at the tip of Apollo Bunder, the gateway overlooks the Mumbai harbor, bordered by the Arabian Sea in the Colaba district. The Gateway of India is a monument that marks India's chief ports and is a major tourist attraction for visitors who arrive in India for the first time.  The Gateway of India was b...
Read more