India's 7 Stunning Glass Bridges

From Himalayan peaks to coastal waves, India’s glass bridges let you walk on air while soaking in breathtaking views. 

Text by Hemantkumar Shivsharan. Image reimagined using ChatGPT by Hemantkumar Shivsharan

Rajgir Glass Bridge, Bihar

For thrill-seekers, Rajgir offers an adrenaline-pumping glass bridge adventure. Stretching 85 ft by 6 ft, this skywalk dangles 200 ft above a gorge.

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Pelling Skywalk, Sikkim

Perched at 7,200 ft, Sikkim’s glass skywalk offers jaw-dropping Himalayan views. Overlooking the 137-ft Chenrezig statue, it gives visitors a bird’s-eye view of the Teesta and Rangit rivers, all framed by snow-clad peaks.

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Wayanad Glass Bridge, Kerala

Hidden in the forests of 900 Kandi Eco Park, this glass bridge soars 100 ft above the ground. Built with unbreakable Italian fibreglass, it gives visitors a thrilling walk amidst Wayanad’s misty hills.

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Vagamon Glass Bridge, Kerala

At 3,500 ft above sea level, Vagamon’s 40 m cantilever glass bridge is a true thrill. Built inside the DTPC Adventure Park, it offers sweeping valley views -- best enjoyed via paragliding and trekking adventures.

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Napne Glass Bridge, Maharashtra

Maharashtra’s first glass bridge spans 22 m above the perennial Napne Waterfall in Sindhudurg. Just 3 km from Vaibhavwadi station, its 36-mm thick panels give a heart-racing view of the gushing cascade below.

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Kanyakumari Glass Bridge, Tamil Nadu

India’s first sea glass bridge links the Vivekananda Rock Memorial with the towering Thiruvalluvar Statue. Built right over the ocean, it lets visitors walk across the waves with stunning coastal views on all sides.

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Vizag Skywalk, Vizag , Andhra Pradesh

Soon to open at Kailasagiri, this glass bridge soars 862 ft above ground and 1,000 ft above sea level. Promising panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal and Vizag city, it’s set to be Andhra’s most thrilling skywalk yet.

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