In an effort to boost tourism, India’s longest cantilever glass skywalk bridge, spanning 50 metres, will be built in Visakhapatnam. It will be constructed near Titanic Viewpoint in Kailashgiri. The estimated budget of the project is around ₹6 crore and its construction is scheduled to begin on November 18, 2024.

For those unaware, a cantilever glass skywalk bridge is a pedestrian bridge that extends horizontally from a supporting structure – a building or cliff – without additional support from below.

The project comes in the form of a public-private partnership as a venture between Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) and a joint venture of RJ Adventures, SSM Shipping & Logistics and Bharat Mata Ventures Private Limited.

Here are some things you need to know about bridges:

• glass bridge It can hold 40 people at a time – ensuring both safety and excitement for those walking on it.
• Once completed, the Kailashagiri Skywalk will surpass Kerala’s Vagamon Glass Bridge, which currently holds the title of India’s longest cantilever glass bridge at 40 metres.
• In addition to the skywalk, the project includes two zip-lines and sky-cycling tracks, each spanning 150 metres.

Meanwhile, Visakhapatnam has plenty of beaches and a few museums too. It is home to the country’s oldest shipyard and also houses a submarine museum; For the first time in Asia. If you are planning to visit the city soon, you must know which places you need to cover to make your trips a success.

Borra Caves

You must visit the Borra Caves which are located in the Anantgiri Hills of Araku Valley.

Araku Valley

Situated at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, coffee lovers will have a great time visiting this valley.

Rishikonda Beach

It is popular, it is ancient, it is picturesque and it is a beach you must visit to soak in the beauty of nature and relax in its lap.

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