World’s highest rail bridge in Reasi to get a new lease of life as tourist destination

World's highest rail bridge in Reasi to get a new lease of life as tourist destination

Soon to be a tourist spot, world’s highest rail bridge in J&K’s Reasi is 35m higher than Eiffel Tower in Paris; forms crucial travel link from Katra to Banihal The world’s highest steel arch rail bridge over the Chenab River in Reasi district, Jammu is being developed as a tourist spot with authorities calling for necessary measures for increasing the visitors’ footfall, officials said on Sunday. The 1.3-km rail bridge located 359 metres above the riverbed — 35 metres higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris — forms a…

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Aru Valley: A hidden gem for nature lovers and adventure seekers

Aru Valley: A hidden gem for nature lovers and adventure seekers

Aru Valley: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Kashmir’s Natural Splendor By: Javid Amin Nestled amidst the majestic mountains and serenaded by a gushing rivulet, Aru Valley has become a magnet for both local and foreign tourists seeking solace in the lap of nature. Located just 12 kilometers from Pahalgam, Aru Valley serves as a gateway to the famed Kolahoi glacier. Renowned for its breathtaking ice-fed streams, pristine lakes, dense pine forests, challenging mountain trails, and awe-inspiring glaciers, Aru Valley has established itself as a trekker’s paradise, with a…

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