About Chenab Rail Bridge Viewpoint
Chenab Rail Bridge Viewpoint near Arnas in Reasi District, Jammu and Kashmir, is a designated observation point overlooking the Chenab Rail Bridge across the Chenab River gorge between Bakkal and Kauri. The bridge is the world's highest railway arch bridge, standing 359 metres above the river bed, and forms a key part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL). The viewpoint offers panoramic views of the steel arch, deep gorge and surrounding Himalayan foothills.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open hillside viewpoint with a paved viewing platform and safety railings overlooking the Chenab gorge and the steel arch bridge. The setting is mountainous with steep forested slopes and the river far below. Visitors can view the bridge structure, take photographs, observe trains when operational, and enjoy wide valley vistas. The area is exposed to sun and wind with basic visitor amenities and security presence near the bridge approach.
Key highlights
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Panoramic view of the Chenab Rail Bridge - world's highest railway arch bridge at 359 metres above river
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Deep gorge views of the Chenab River and surrounding Himalayan foothills
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Observation of the 1,315-metre long steel arch with 467-metre main span
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Photography point for the bridge and valley landscape