The short answer
Singshore Bridge: what visitors should know first
Worth the detour for the height and the gorge view — crossing takes only a few minutes, but the swaying and the drop below are the real experience, not the walk itself. Fine for most travellers who aren't uneasy with heights; give it a pass if vertigo is a genuine concern.
Useful facts
Singshore Bridge facts at a glance
- Location
- Near Uttarey/Dentam, about 26 km from Pelling
- Experience type
- Pedestrian suspension bridge over a deep gorge
- Known for
- Sikkim's highest bridge; reportedly Asia's second-highest
- Access
- Small entry fee at the approach; walk-only crossing
- Time or schedule
- Daylight hours
Why it matters
Why Singshore Bridge is worth your time
Singshore Bridge was built primarily to shorten travel between villages separated by a steep gorge in a stretch of West Sikkim with few easier crossing points, and its scale — reportedly the highest bridge in the state — has made it a minor engineering landmark as well as a functional crossing. It illustrates how much of West Sikkim's terrain, away from the relatively gentle Pelling ridge itself, is cut by deep, forested gorges.
For travellers, it is one of the few places in the region where the sheer verticality of the Himalayan foothills is made viscerally obvious underfoot, rather than seen from a distant viewpoint, which is why it draws visitors well beyond its practical function as a village-to-village crossing.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The height
Over 100 metres above the gorge floor by most accounts, making the drop below the bridge's main draw.
- 02
The sway
The steel deck moves gently underfoot, more noticeable than on a fixed bridge, especially in wind.
- 03
The gorge view
Thick forest lines the valley below, visible along its length from the middle of the span.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Singshore Bridge spans a deep gorge on the road beyond Pelling toward Uttarey and Dentam, at a height its promoters describe as over 100 metres above the valley floor — enough, by most accounts, to make it Sikkim's highest bridge and Asia's second-highest of its kind. The steel suspension deck runs about 240 metres between the two sides, with cable railings rather than solid walls.
Crossing takes only a few minutes on foot, and the deck moves gently with your steps and with wind, which is the main sensation most visitors remember rather than any single view. The gorge below is thickly forested, and on a clear day you can see a fair distance along the valley from the midpoint of the span.
Because it sits well beyond Pelling's main sights, closer to the Uttarey/Dentam side of West Sikkim, most visitors combine it with a longer loop toward Kanchenjunga Falls or an overnight in the Uttarey area, rather than a quick there-and-back trip.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Hold the side cables if the deck feels unsteady underfoot
- Avoid crossing in strong wind if you're uneasy with heights
- Combine with an Uttarey/Dentam loop rather than a quick there-and-back
- Carry small change for the entry fee at the approach
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Near Uttarey/Dentam, about 26 km from Pelling
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Best time
- Clear, calm days; strong wind can make the crossing feel less comfortable
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The bridge deck is flat and level, with side railings, but it sways gently as you walk and is a genuine height experience; those uneasy with heights or unsteady on a moving surface should view it from the approach rather than crossing.
- Tickets and access
- A small entry fee is usually charged at the approach; the bridge is a pedestrian crossing, and vehicles do not cross it.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The bridge deck is flat and level, with side railings, but it sways gently as you walk and is a genuine height experience; those uneasy with heights or unsteady on a moving surface should view it from the approach rather than crossing.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
How high is Singshore Bridge?
Reports put it at over 100 metres above the gorge floor, described locally as Sikkim's highest bridge and Asia's second-highest suspension bridge.
Is Singshore Bridge safe to cross?
It is a maintained pedestrian suspension bridge with cable railings; it sways gently with footsteps and wind, which some visitors find unsettling even though it is a normal part of its design.
How far is Singshore Bridge from Pelling?
About 26 km, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by road toward Uttarey and Dentam.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
