Thrilling Views and Curious Critters: A Review of Thenmala Hanging Bridge
The Thenmala Hanging Bridge offers a unique experience for visitors to Kerala, India. Suspended over the Kallada River with the Thenmala dam as a backdrop, the bridge provides stunning views of the surrounding nature.
Here's a breakdown of what you can expect:
Breathtaking Scenery: The bridge itself is an attraction. Walking across it allows you to appreciate the beauty of the river and the lush greenery. If you're looking for a less strenuous option, you can still take in the sights from the viewing area across the main road.
Sharing the Path with Wildlife: Be prepared for some furry company! The bridge is a popular hangout for monkeys and other small animals that call the area home. This can be a delightful encounter for animal lovers, but be sure to maintain a safe distance and avoid feeding the animals.
Crowds: The bridge can get crowded, especially during peak tourist season. This might be a turnoff for those seeking a secluded experience.
Overall:
The Thenmala Hanging Bridge is a must-visit for anyone exploring Thenmala. The stunning views, unique wildlife encounters, and the thrill of walking on a suspension bridge make it a memorable experience. Just be prepared for crowds and keep your eyes peeled for your...
Read moreJust average… A Kerala tourism product that connects nothing to nothing, but can be visited just for the splendor of the view of the valley and dam. You can access the place through the Thenmala leisure zone. The park itself has nothing rousing to offer and the other end of the bridge is closed, which means you might never even be told of such a merely attractive spot in Thenmala. So just climb onto the bridge for a few snaps and get out of there.
The bridge is an old rusted steel wire suspension bridge. The walking surface is covered with wooden planks that are God-knows-how-old. The steel is rusted. Some of the wooden planks give out squeaking sounds that might alarm you. There is zero maintenance. I don’t think it would break, but, at least, a regular maintenance would give the visitors a feeling of assurance.
The bridge sways a little bit when a few people climb onto it, but nothing to fear. It’s the part of the experience of a hanging bridge. Such suspension bridges are very few in Kerala. So it is worth a stop, but a quick one. Kerala tourism is utterly failing to upgrade and enrich their...
Read moreLooks good.Parking is one of the main problem. There is no dedicated parking but we can park at the roadside. On the way to bridge there is a small garden. The entrance have a very big wall, with stone cladding . At the main gate there are some dinosaurs statue looks lively. Next we can see a wall mounted with a creepier type plant. Securities are monitoring us through out the day. Chairs are provided for relaxation. Bridge is very lovely. A hanging bridge accrose the small river. Beware of monkeys. They are very attractive but any time they will attack you so be careful. At the very end of the garden there is a dam opening, looks like a waterfalls. Nice place for an evening walk...
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