Neriamangalam-bridge is the first Arch bridge in south India & the gateway to Munnar. It is a picturesque historical destination offering wonderful sights of lower areas of Ernakulam and high ranges of Idukki, Kerala. The bridge was built in 1935 during the time of Travancore Maharaja. The construction of the bridge started in 1924 during the reign of Sethu Lakshmi Bhai, the ruler of Travancore. Sri Chithira Thirunal Rama Varma opened the bridge for public on 2nd March of 1935. The Neriamangalam bridge laid across Periyar River (one of the longest rivers in Kerala, Length 244km) and it connects two major tourist destinations in Kerala, which are Munnar and Cochin.
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