A Guide to Visiting India's First Glass Sea Bridge in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

As the world and India make a fresh start, our country has inaugurated the first of its kind – the glass sea bridge at Kanyakumari Tamil Nadu at the southernmost tip of the country. The Mirror Bridge, popularly called the Bowstring Arch Bridge was inaugurated by the state’s Chief Minister MK Stalin. Built for Rs 37 crores, this bridge offers views of both these landmarks of the sea and the sky. Built for the roughest coastal weather of the region, it connects the Vivekananda Rock Memorial to the Thiruvalluvar statue of the Kanyakumari district.

If you are likely to visit this spectacular edifice at any time soon, here are a few notes you must keep about the bridge.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit the Glass Bridge is between November to February. The skies are clearer because of the cool weather. It looks especially beautiful in the early morning and at night when it's cooler and the lights are on.

Safety Measures

  • The bridge has anti-slip glass panels and handrails.
  • There is a limit on the number of visitors to keep it from getting too crowded.
  • Do not use footwear with sharp edges to protect the glass.

Lesser Known Facts About Mirror Bridge 

Dimensions and designs: Measuring 77 meters long and 10 meters wide, the design is crafted to be both visually appealing and sturdy. The clear glass surface gives visitors the feeling of walking on ocean water.

Improved Accessibility: Earlier, tourists had to travel between the Vivekananda Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue by ferry only. Now, visitors can walk through the length of the bridge and reduce their travel time while at it.

Marine-Grade Durability: Shaped like a bowstring arch, the glass fiber bridge is not only stunning but also built to last. It's designed to withstand the tough marine conditions of the area, resisting the damage from salty sea air and high humidity.

Cultural and Aesthetic Appeals: While this is helping to embrace India’s cultural significance especially the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue, it also helps to showcase the engineering prowess of the country.

Economic and Development Edge: Being one of its kind in India, the glass bridge is going to be a tourist spot as well as become the focal point of development of associated industries.

These aspects of the bridge indicate important state values and promising tourism opportunities for turning the bridge into a landmark dedicated to the protection of the state and the presentation of its valuable creations to all generations.

With inputs from agencies

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