India’s longest glass bridge reopens in Vagamon; safety tips for visitors

Good news for all those planning a trip to south India. As per the latest news reports, Vagamon’s popular glass bridge, which is also India’s longest cantilever glass bridge, is now open for visitors. It was not accessible for around 125 days due to safety concerns.

During the closure, it offered enough time to the civil engineering department at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kozhikode to conduct an interim safety report, and outlined necessary safety measures. After these recommendations were implemented, the bridge was given approval to reopen.

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Situated at Kolahalamedu, the 3,600-ft-high glass bridge is famed for offering panoramic views, allowing visitors to spot distant areas like Kuttikkal, Kokkayar, and Mundakayam. There is also an adventure park nearby, which features attractions like sky cycling, sky wing, a giant swing, sky roller, zipline, and rocket injector which adds to the thrill of the experience.

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The glass bridge itself is 40 m long and has a maximum capacity of 15 people at a time. On its reopening day, around 600 tourists visited the site. According to Idukki District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) Secretary Jitheesh Jose, stricter safety checks will be enforced in line with the NIT’s recommendations.

If you’re planning to visit the bridge, do keep this following guidelines in mind:

1. The bridge will remain open daily from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.

2. Tickets per person will have to pay INR 250.

3. Those visiting the bridge will be allowed a maximum of 6 minutes.

4. The bridge will remain temporarily closed, in case of bad weather.

5. Children who can’t walk and need to be carried will not be allowed on the bridge for safety reasons. However, children who can walk independently, regardless of age, are permitted.

6. Senior citizens who have mobility issues will not be allowed to ensure their safety.

7. Running or playing on the bridge is prohibited; visitors should move carefully while holding the rails.

8. You will likely need to wait around 2 to 3 hours on busy days, during which visitors can explore the adventure park.

9. Tickets include a time slot for bridge entry, which should be adhered to, especially on crowded days.

10. The bridge tends to be busier on weekends and public holidays, with heavy traffic en route. Visitors should plan accordingly.

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With its reopening, Vagamon’s glass bridge once again offers both breathtaking views and adventure-filled experiences for tourists.