About Anji Khad Railway Bridge Viewpoint
Anji Khad Railway Bridge Viewpoint is a designated observation point near Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir overlooking the Anji Khad Bridge, India's first cable-stayed railway bridge on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link. Spanning the deep gorge of the Anji River, a tributary of the Chenab, the bridge connects Katra and Reasi. The viewpoint offers panoramic views of the asymmetric cable-stayed structure, its single pylon and surrounding Siwalik hills.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open hillside viewpoint overlooking the Anji Khad gorge and the cable-stayed railway bridge with its single pylon, cables and deck spanning the valley. The setting is a rugged, forested gorge surrounded by Siwalik hills. Visitors can view the bridge structure from a distance, photograph the valley and railway alignment, and observe the deep river gorge below. The area is exposed with limited shade and is best experienced in daylight and clear weather.
Key highlights
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Panoramic view of Anji Khad Bridge, India's first cable-stayed railway bridge
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View of the deep Anji River gorge, a tributary of the Chenab River
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Single pylon cable-stayed design with asymmetric cable arrangement
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Part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) connecting Katra and Reasi