Laxman Jhula Rishikesh is one of the tourist places of Uttarakhand. There is a hanging bridge at a distance of 5 kilometers ahead of Rishikesh. This bridge is known as Laxman Jhula. It is a major tourist destination in Rishikesh, situated at the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains in Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
The Laxman Jhula Rishikesh is tied and tightened in strong iron ropes, ankles, sheets, etc. is located 70 feet high from the flow of Ganga. Lakshman Jhula connecting one side of the Ganges River to the other shore is the special identity of Rishikesh. Earlier this swing was built by Laxman Ji. Later in that 1939 has been redesigned. There are Lakshman and Raghunath Temples near the 450 feet long Laxman swing. Laxman can be seen standing on the swing and enjoying the beautiful scenery around. It is said that Lakshman built a jute swing at this place to cross the river Ganges. When people walk on the Laxman swing (bridge), it appears to be swinging.
Laxman Jhula Rishikesh is a 450 feet long swing bridge from where to see the wonderful landscape of the river, temples, and ashrams. Originally, it was a bridge made of jute, which was reconstructed in 1939 as a bridge built to iron hover. It is believed that the younger brother of Hindu god Ram used to use this bridge to cross the Ganga River. The famous Paradise Ashram has situated 2 km from this bridge. Nearby Ram Jhula is also a popular tourist attraction. Built-in 1980, this bridge with which is the prototype of a swing of the target.
The Laxman Jhula Rishikesh is hanging across the Ganga River. The bridge is connecting two villages, the Tapovan in the district of Tehri Garhwal and Jonk in the district of Pauri Garhwal. The Lakshman Jhula is very popular among the visitors for the huge mythological connections that are associated with the Jhula. It is generally believed that the younger sibling of Lord Rama, Laxman had passed the river Ganga at this same place, where the bridge now magnificently positioned for the tourists to admire.
Currently, the Laxman Jhula Rishikesh is used to cross the river, Ganga. There is also the old route that the tourists use to commute. Every year lakhs of tourists visit the Lakshman Jhula not only to see the ancient origin and religious sanctity but also because of the developments that have been done recently around the bridge. Several Impressive shrines and popular bazaars have been started in the locality, and the complete region is now mainly a well-known attraction in the entire of Rishikesh.
Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh Timings: 24 hours
Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh Entry Fees: Nil
