Lakshman Jhula Bridge is a world famous attraction of Rishikesh. The bridge is named after Lakshmana, the younger brother of Lord Rama. Lakshman Jhula Bridge connects Tapovan of Tehri Garhwal and Jonk villages of Pauri Garhwal via a bridge. This bridge is the main attraction here for the tourists coming to Rishikesh. This bridge is made of iron and often this bridge seems to shake when there is strong wind. However, this bridge has been closed for repairs since November 2020 and a modern and strong bridge is being built along side of this bridge.
History of Lakshman Jhula Bridge Rishikesh
Lakshman Jhula Bridge is a bridge built even before the country became independent. First of all, a Rich of Calcutta had built a bridge here in 1889, but that bridge was washed away in the flood of 1924. The present bridge here was completed in the year 1929. The construction of this bridge was done by the then PWD department. The length of this bridge was 450 feet. It was a suspension bridge made of iron.
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Why is this bridge named Lakshman Jhula?
Why this bridge is named Laxman Jhula, it is said that this place is related to Ramayana. It was from here that Shri Lakshmana, the younger brother of Lord Rama, crossed the river Ganges by making a bridge with two ropes. For this reason the bridge built here was called Lakshman Jhula bridge.
Lakshman Jhula Bridge Rishikesh - Nearby
Some other famous temples and tourist attractions of Rishikesh are located near Lakshman Jhula bridge. Trimbakeshwar Temple or Thirteen Floor Temple, located near the bridge, is a special temple which is not dedicated to any one deity, but many other deities of Hinduism are present here. The specialty of this temple is that it has a separate deity temple located on each floor and devotees go to different 13 floors in this way.
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Trimbakeshwar Temple or Thirteen Storey Temple Mainly this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple of Lord Shiva is built here on the topmost floor and from there the view of Lakshman Jhula bridge is very beautiful.
Many tourist places and ancient temples of Rishikesh are located around the bridge. Beautiful views of the river Ganga can be had from the Lakshman Jhula bridge. In the evening, when the Ganga Aarti is being performed on the ghats of Rishikesh, the view of the entire city from the Lakshman Jhula bridge is worth seeing. Due to the closure of the bridge, all this cannot be experienced.
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Shri Raghupati and Shri Lakshman Mandir are located near Lakshman Jhula. Lakshman Mandir is said to be the place where Shri Lakshman meditated.
Location of Lakshman Jhula
Lakshman Jhula Bridge is a bridge over the river Ganga, just 12 kilometers from the bus stand in Rishikesh.
How to reach Lakshman Jhula Bridge, Rishikesh
By Flight
The nearest airport to reach Lakshman Jhula Bridge is Dehradun airport. If you want to come here by flight, then you can reach Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. It is a small domestic airport where you can reach by direct or connected flights from major airports of the country. The distance from Dehradun to Rishikesh is only 35 kms. After reaching Dehradun, one can reach Rishikesh by taxi or bus by road.
By train
The nearest railway station to reach Lakshman Jhula Bridge is Rishikesh which is well connected to the rail network of India.
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By Road
To visit Lakshman Jhula Bridge, you can reach Rishikesh by road by bus or by your car.
Rishikesh, Other Attractions and Tourist Activities
Rishikesh is one of the oldest cities of India, which has been related to mythological times. Rishikesh is the place from where the mighty river Ganga reaches Haridwar and enters the plains of North India. Rishikesh is spiritual, religious and an adventure tourist place. Tourists who come here often become part of the adventure activities that take place here along with mandir darshan. This city remains the center of tourist attraction throughout the year. Tourists from India and abroad like to stay here for months for spiritual and health benefits in the yoga and spiritual ashrams of Rishikesh.
On coming to Rishikesh, 3 to 4 days pass by here. During this time you can see the main attractions here. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, located at a short distance from Rishikesh, also remains the center of attraction for devotees throughout the year.
Apart from visiting temples in Rishikesh, tourists can enjoy trekking, camping, river rafting and many other adventure activities. Only vegetarian food is served in hotels and restaurants in Rishikesh.
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