Indo-China border: Ancient wooden skywalk built by Peshawar Pathans reopens for public

| Sep 02, 2021, 05:23:16 PM | TOI.in
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It's been barely 2 weeks since this historic wooden bridge was reopened to visitors and from all accounts it's been a roaring success. The Gartang Gali wooden bridge is located at a height of 11,000 feet and has been reopened after 59 years. It seems that landslides and heavy rains haven't dampened the mood of visitors here. The 150-year old wooden bridge is located in the Nelong Valley in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district near the Indo-China border. The groups allowed are restricted from jumping, dancing; and the use of liquor and inflammable substances has been strictly prohibited. The tourists are strictly restricted from jumping, dancing, and the use of liquor and inflammable substances. The ancient wooden skywalk was built by Peshawar Pathans as one of the routes for reaching Tibet from India over 150 years ago. The bridge has been renovated by the public works department at a cost of Rs 64 lakh. Those interested in visiting Gartang Gali bridge have to register themselves at Bhairav Ghati outpost and follow all the Covid guidelines.

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