Zero Bridge

The picturesque Zero Bridge connects Sonwar on the northern end to Rajbagh on the southern end, crossing the River Jhelum in a supposedly north-south direction. This bridge was erected in the 1950s under the leadership of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, the Prime Minister at the time. Though this bridge was formerly used to cross the Jhelum River, it was closed to automobile traffic in the 1980s to safeguard the deteriorating wooden construction.

Because the bridge was designed by a deaf architect and “Zorr” means “deaf” in Kashmiri, Zero Bridge was first referred to as the “Zorr” Bridge. The bridge has an excellent design and is one of Srinagar's oldest and greatest tourist attractions for getting a glimpse of the state's rich cultural history. Visitors to Zero Bridge can find a number of food courts and booths serving traditional Kashmiri specialties.