Scenic Viewpoint
Pamban Cantilever Sea Bridge (1914)
India’s first 2.06 km sea bridge featuring an open Scherzer rolling lift span that lifts to allow ships to pass
Scenic Viewpoint
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Open 24 Hours
- Entry
- Free entry
- Time needed
- 1.5 Hours
- Best time
- Morning to catch passenger trains crossing the ocean trestle
Local tip
The pedestrian walkway on the parallel Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge offers the best vantage point for photography.
About
Pamban Cantilever Sea Bridge (1914) is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu. India’s first 2.06 km sea bridge featuring an open Scherzer rolling lift span that lifts to allow ships to pass.
Location
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