Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula History, Travel Information, Facts And More
Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula
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Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula
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Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula
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48F7+GM6, Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249137
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About Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula
Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula are two iron suspension bridges located at a distance of two kilometers from each other. Both these bridges have become an identity of Rishikesh. The bridges are used by pedestrians and two-wheeler users to cross the river, Ganga. Laxman Jhula was constructed in 1929 while Ram Jhula is comparatively newer and was opened for traffic in 1986. Since November 2020, Laxman Jhula doesn’t allow vehicular traffic, and only pedestrian are allowed to cross through this bridge. No fee is charged by the authorities to cross these bridges.
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How To Reach Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula
Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula are very popular places in Rishikesh. It is easy to reach there after reaching Rishikesh using any local means of transport.
Bus
If you are going there by bus then you can leave your bus at the Laxman Jhula bus stand, Rishikesh bus stand, Uttarakhand Parivahan Nigam bus stand, and Roadways Bus stand. You can hire a rickshaw or go by foot to reach these iconic bridges.
Scooter or Bikes
As scooters and bikes are allowed to cross the bridge then you can also go there with your own private two-wheeler and access the various tourist spots in Rishikesh.
Train
You have to leave your train at Rishikesh railway station and take any local means of transport to reach the desired destination.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula
- According to the legends, the place where Lakshman Jhula is standing is the same place from where Lakshman (younger brother of Lord Rama) crossed the river using two jute ropes. Also, a rope bridge named Lakshman was made at the place in 1889 which was washed away in 1924 floods. The bridge which you see at this time was built by United Provinces Public Work Department in 1929. The extra cost of bridge was given by Rai Bahadur Shewpershad Tulshan as a tribute to his father who was credited of the old bridge. Rai Bahadur also stated that no fees would be charged to use the bridge and until now you can cross the bridge without any charge.
- If you stop while walking through these bridges, you can feel that the bridge is shaking like you are in a swing (jhula). Maybe the reason it is called Jhula and not bridge.
- Even though both the bridges are iconic but now they are too old and not strong to handle the load especially at the time of peak season. According to the sources, the bridges will be closed soon to avoid any mishap.
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