Coronation(Sevoke) Bridge

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India /West Bengal /Darjeeling /Siliguri

Coronation(Sevoke) Bridge is placed on National Highway 31, Teesta River, Situated around 20 km from Siliguri, 734001, India. Edit

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Coronation(Sevoke) Bridge is an excellent example of British design and architecture was built over River Teesta between Salugara and Kalijhora. The Bridge, also known as Sevoke Bridge was constructed for connecting West Bengal to North Eastern territory. It has now become a tourist attraction. Enveloped in high green mountains on both sides, Coronation Bridge gives visitors breathtaking views of River Teesta flowing below.

Coronation(Sevoke) Bridge

HistoryEdit

Coronation(Sevoke) Bridge was constructed by Gamon India. Its foundation was laid in 1937 by Anderson(governor of bengal)& took 8 long yrs to construct & was finally inaugurated during the coronation of king George V in 1941.Thus it was named to commemorate the Coronation of King George V.

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1-2 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are obtainable from the airport to Siliguri, additionally on Darjeeling and Gangtok, although these are expensive. Cheaper choices are available from Siliguri bus station.
Bus : Siliguri is well connected through West Bengal State Road Transport Corporation (WBSRTC) and some private travel services. Siliguri Bus Station is located across the street from the Sher-e-Punjab Hotel on Hill Cart Road (Tenzing Norgay Road).
Train : Siliguri has two important railway stations are Siliguri Junction and New Jalpaiguri Junction and Siliguri Town railway stations.
New Jalpaiguri Junction connects Siliguri with Gauhati/Dibrugarh and other north-east parts of India, Kolkata in the east (actually south of Siliguri), Delhi/Jaipur/Jodhpur/Kashmir, etc. NJP is about a twenty to thirty minute ride from the city center. Some trains pass through both Siliguri Junction and NJP but the majority of the trains pass through only NJP. There New Jalpaiguri Junction is the favored railway station to take a train from Siliguri to any place in India.
Air : Nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport is 14 km from the center of Siliguri and has links with most major Indian cities. Taxis are available from the airport to Siliguri, as well as to Darjeeling and Gangtok, though these are expensive. Cheapest options are available from Siliguri bus station.
Others : Moving in and around Siliguri is reasonable. Cycle-rickshaws, Auto-rickshaws, buses, taxis are simply accessible in almost each region. One will walk round the market place. Cycle-rickshaws will be hired to to move around among the radius of 1-2 kilometre. The fares are pretty nominal. To travel concerning 5-10 kilometre, one will hire/share auto-rickshaws. You simply need to stop one and once you leave you pay a fixed amount.