Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh

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Lakshman Jhula is situated 2 km away from Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Lakshman Jhula, provides a beautiful view of famous temples, ashrams and River Ganga. The Lakshman Jhula is used by the people as a path for visiting Swarg Ashram and Gita Bhavan. On the either side of the jhula, there are famous temples like Lakshman Temple and Tapovan that are also frequented by the tourists.

Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh

HistoryEdit

Lakshman Jhula, which was built in 1939, is a suspension bridge, which is 450 ft long. In early 1889, this jhula was a hanging jute bridge, which was later rebuilt into suspended iron bridge. The jhula was named after Shri Ram’s younger brother Lakshman because it is believed that Lakshman used the jute bridge at the same site to cross the Ganga River.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Oasis Cafe ; Swargarshram, Ram Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249304 ; Ph/M – 099 17 329527 ; Food Serve – Indian.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Rishikesh is well connected by a road network and national highways 45. The tourist will reach to Rishikesh by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Rishikesh remains well connected with all the key destinations in Uttarakhand and outside. There are regular private and bus public services available to and from Rishikesh to other important destinations.

Train : Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major cities of India. The taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh Railway Station.

Air : Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Rishikesh situated at a distance of 21 Kilometre. Taxis and Cabs are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Rishikesh. This airport is well connected to Delhi with daily regular flights. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun : 0135 241 2052.

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