About Singshore Bridge
The Singshore Bridge spans the Rimbi river gorge 7 km from Pelling at a height of 96m above the canyon floor — claimed to be the second-highest suspension bridge in Asia. The bridge was built in the 1990s to connect villages on either side of the deep Rimbi gorge and replaced a days-long detour. At 198m long, it sways gently when you walk it and the view straight down into the river gorge is vertiginous. The surrounding landscape is West Sikkim hill country — dense forest, cardamom below, rhododendron above.
Why go to Singshore Bridge
Second-highest suspension bridge in Asia
96m above the Rimbi gorge — the bridge sways as you walk it and the view straight down is not for those afraid of heights. A memorable 20-minute walk.
Rimbi gorge canyon view
The river canyon below the bridge is deep and forested. The views from the bridge in both directions along the gorge are excellent — combine with the Rimbi Waterfalls 2 km downstream.
How to reach Singshore Bridge from Pelling
7 km from Pelling by vehicle (15 min). Usually combined with Khecheopalri Lake or the Singalila circuit. Ask your driver to include it in the Pelling day programme.
Best time to visit Singshore Bridge
Year-round. The gorge is deepest and greenest in monsoon but the drive from Pelling can be wet. Best from October–April when the roads are dry and the views clear.
Things we always tell our guests about Singshore Bridge
- The bridge sways — this is normal, not dangerous. It is built to do so.
- Do not jump on the bridge or swing it intentionally.
- The 96m drop below is visible through the bridge grating — anyone with vertigo may find it uncomfortable.
- Combine with Rimbi Waterfalls (2 km downstream) and Khecheopalri Lake in the same West Sikkim day loop.
Singshore Bridge — your questions answered
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