- Where
- Sevoke, where the Teesta leaves the hills
- Distance
- About 20–25 km from Siliguri, 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Timings
- Open all day (a public road bridge)
- Entry fee
- Free
- Permit
- None
- Best time
- October–April for clear views; the river is fullest in the monsoon
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes as a stop
Coronation Bridge, locally called Baghpool (tiger bridge), spans the Teesta gorge at Sevoke. It was built in the 1930s to mark the coronation of King George VI and still carries the highway from Siliguri towards the Dooars, Bhutan and the Northeast.
Seeing it
The best view of the single concrete arch is from the road just above it, looking down on the green Teesta. Traffic is steady, so your driver will pull over at a safe spot nearby rather than on the bridge. The Sevokeshwari Kali temple is a few minutes away.
How to reach
Sevoke is about 20–25 km from Siliguri along Sevoke Road. It's on the way to Kalimpong, Gangtok via the Teesta road, and the Dooars, so most travellers see it in passing.
Coronation Bridge (Sevoke): questions travellers ask
How far is Coronation Bridge from Siliguri?
About 20–25 km, 45 minutes to an hour by road along Sevoke Road.
Where can I stop for photos?
At the roadside viewpoints just above the bridge. Drivers avoid stopping on the bridge itself because of the traffic.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
