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Achievement of Indian Railways - World Highest Railway Arch

The world's highest railway bridge is constructed in India now. This short note is about the Chenab bridge of Jammu and Kashmir, the most beautiful state of India. Source -  https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/worlds-highest-railway-bridge-watch-the-journey-of-indian-railways-engineering-marvel-chenab-bridge/2234366/ The Indian Railways achieved another milestone by completing the arch of the Chenab Bridge. This is the world's highest railway bridge constructed after a lot of effort and difficulties. Images itself state this 5.6-meter steel arch is the of great Indian achievements. It is a part of the Udhampur to Srinagar to Baramulla rail link project also known as USBRL. It is a good stretch of 111-km-long from Katra to Banihal in heaven Jammu and Kashmir. The final piece of metal was tailored at the highest point on 5 th April 2021. It is joining two arms of the arch that overextended towards each other from both banks of a Chenab ri...

Kargil - Hill Station of Jammu Kashmir

The beautiful India is having attractive places to visit. You might hear about the Kargil war between India and Pakistan, but you will be surprised when you come to know that Kargil is the region of India that is famous for best scenery spots. Here you can enjoy the amazing valleys, wildlife and optimum hospitality of the local people. This region faced the big fight but still people are not scared, and even so, they are lively living. Our prime target for the day is Kargil that is the district of Jammu & Kashmir state, India. Kargil is the hill station of India located Kargil closer to LOC (Line of Control) of India and Pakistan. West portion of town is boarded with Baltistan. One of the famous hill stations Zanskar is also covered under Kargil region. Few more amazing locations of Kargil region are Suru, Drass and Wakha valleys. In 1947 when India became independent, it was partitioned into two different nations. That was the birth time of Pakistan result...

Srinagar

Srinagar is one of the world-famous tourist destinations of India. This summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir state is popular for natural beauty. Experts call it as heaven on earth and that’s why people from around the world are reaching Srinagar for vacations. Srinagar is positioned in the valley of Kashmir where the river Jhelum flows. The beautiful gardens, houseboats and lakes are amazing in Srinagar. The handicrafts of Kashmir are famous throughout the world, though most of the craft work is done at Srinagar. The dry fruit's production is another popular thing of J&K.  There is a long history behind Srinagar. In third century BC, the city was identified by different names, though originally it was established by the Ruler Pravara Sena 2nd. Hence city was named as Parvasenpur. Later at the Maurya Empire period the King Ashoka initiated Buddhism in the valley of Kashmir. Lots of rulers and empires came to J&K at different intervals and changed the name of div...