white concrete bridege

Situated on the deep and beautiful river Teesta is the Coronation Bridge, also known as the Sevoke Bridge, in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, It connects districts of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri. It was named to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937 and was completed in 1941 at a cost of Rs 4 lakhs The foundation stone of the bridge was laid by John Anderson, the then Governor of Bengal in 1937. Over time it's seen a lot of makeover in colors and now it finally boasts an elegant white finish.