A Gateway to Dooars

The coronation bridge/Sevoke bridge

Sevoke Bridge is a prominent landmark and can also be considered as a gateway to the Hills and Dooars. Just 27-Kms away from Siliguri town it is standing like an invincible warrior that shoulders the route to Dooars, on river Teesta. The famous landmark of this region is also commonly known as Bagh Pool or Tiger Bridge. A memento of British India the symbol of revere was erected on river Teesta to commemorate the occasion of Royal coronation in 1937 in the picturesque landscape of mountains and river. The bridge has been nicely mingled with the surrounding, is not only an engineering marvel that connects two mountains, also a distinct crossroad connecting the Hills and the Dooars with Siliguri. The road from Siliguri town to Sevoke Bridge, pass through a stretch of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary having a fair number of wild animals.

The attractive landscape from  Sevoke bridge

The beauty of Coronation Bridge is its simplicity in design; the cantilevered structure on the Teesta River has added more beauty to the landscape without obstructing the view. It is also a popular picnic spot in the vicinity of scenic landscape and a holiday destination to stretch out in the eternal beauty of nature or to fathom out the gushing flow of Teesta under its deep blue colour. A place to admire the seizing blue colour of Teesta at Sunset, that look differently new in different seasons.

View of the landscape from Sevoke Bridge

Surrounded by the protective care of nature it was estimated that the bridge would serve for a life span of hundred years, even at the edge of century, still relentless towards its duties. The huge bridge that enhances the grandeur of the landscape in its presence and as a reminder of British rule in India is worthy to be titled “Gateway of Dooars” as a mark of our concern towards our Historic landmarks.