Pamban bridge

The Pamban Bridge, also known as the Annai Indira Gandhi Bridge, connects the town of Rameswaram on Pamban Island to Mandapam on mainland India. Opened in 1914, this engineering marvel was India’s first sea bridge. It stretches approximately 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles) over the Palk Strait and features a unique double-leaf bascule section that can be raised to allow ships to pass. The bridge has withstood cyclones and harsh marine conditions, symbolizing resilience and human ingenuity.