Bridges have always carried a lot of mystical and symbolic beauty. In a Chinese folklore, magpies form a bridge between a cowherd and a royal maid, once a year for the two loving but estranged souls to meet. Like this story, there are many others that speak of bridges as emblems of love.
Bridges are isolated spots on the earth. People just travel over them to reach somewhere, very few stop at these places that offer a lot of space for contemplation and introspection.
So, here are five beautiful bridges in India, which you can visit to revive some love in your life.
A Bridge To The Himalayas
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The Brahmaputra Bridge in Assam offers an enjoyable ride. The longest bridge over this titanic river, it fall on the route to Kaziranga. Against the backdrop of the Himalayas, over a gushing river, it is a beautiful structure.
The Bridge Of Living Roots
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Tribes of Meghalaya spend lifetimes shaping living roots into bridges. You can cross these on various treks in the state. In dense forests, over bubbling brooks, and rocky patches, these bridges seem like a place out of a book.
The Magical Arch Of The Jadukata Bridge
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Listed as one of the most beautiful bridges in the world, Jadukata in Meghalaya is a slim structure over a gigantic river. It is located at Ranikor in West Khasi Hills District over Kynshi river. Floating between two mountains, the bridge actually feels like magic.
The Evening Glow At Howrah Bridge
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Also known as Rabindra Setu, it connects Kolkatta with Howrah. It was built in 1942, but has garnered much reference in movies and books. Crossing the huge Hoogly river, it is particularly beautiful in the evenings when it is lit up in purple lights against the Bengali landscape.
Crossing The Yamuna Over Naini Bridge
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Near Allahabad, this bridge is built over the beautiful Yamuna river. If you cross it in early morning, it is a beautiful sight to see the sadhus performing morning rituals amidst a thin layer of mist and chill. One of the largest cable stayed bridge in India, Naini personifies symmetry over a river.
So, plan a trip to one of these destinations to enjoy a ride on these beautiful bridges of India.
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