Chenab Rail Bridge

#316 among destinations in India

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The Chenab Rail Bridge is an Indian railway steel and concrete arch bridge between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. When completed, the bridge will span the Chenab River at a height of 359 m above the river, making it the world's highest rail bridge. In November 2017 the base supports were declared completed allowing for the start of the construction of the main arch. ()

Length: 4314 ftHeight: 1178 ftCoordinates: 33°9'7"N, 74°52'52"E

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Jammu and KashmirIndia

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Chenab Rail Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bhimgarh Fort, Anji Khad Bridge.

5.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Bhimgarh Fort
148 min walk • Bhimgarh Fort, generally known as the Reasi Fort, is near Reasi, a town approximately 64 km northwest of Jammu. The fort is on a hillock approximately 150 metres high. Initially, it was constructed of clay by Rajput king Bhimdev Rasyal Of Reasi. Later on one of the heirs of Raja Rishipal Rana, reconstructed it using stone.
5.2 miS
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Anji Khad Bridge
134 min walk • The Anji Khad bridge is an under-construction cable-stayed bridge connecting Katra and Reasi Section of Jammu–Baramulla line. Earlier, an arch bridge similar to the Chenab Bridge was proposed. It will be India's first cable-stayed railway bridge.