Monday, September 8, 2008

Pamban Bridge-Rameshwaram,TamilNadu


To reach Rameshwaram,which is a small island you can take a trip across the Pamban bridge.Rameswaram is a pilgrim centre famous for an ancient temple of Shiva which is supposed to have been built by Lord Rama.The Pamban Bridge is also known as the Indira Gandhi Bridge. It is on the Palk Strait that connects Rameswaram to mainland India.It is the longest sea bridge in India with a length of 2.3 km.
The railway bridge is 6,776 ft and was opened in 1914. The railroad bridge is a still-functioning double-leaf section that can be raised to let ships pass under the bridge.The bridge stand high above all the bridges in India by its architecture. The bridge was constructed with sufficient elevation and a beautiful scenery of the sea, adjoining Islands and the parallel rail bridge below can be viewed from the bridge.The sea looks very beautiful ,with varying colours from the top of the bridge.So enjoy the sweet sea breeze and the panoramic view on your trip through the Pamban bridge.


Reaching there:Nearest Railway Station-Rameswaram:Nearest Bus Station-Rameshwaram

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