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Lakshman Jhula Overview

Rishikesh is not only about religious beliefs, ghats or temples; within this ancient city, you can also witness some of the architectural marvels and structures as well! One such structure, the Lakshman Jhula, which is also one of the not to be missed places to visit in Rishikesh, is a suspension bridge that connects Tehri and Pauri districts of Uttarakhand.

The existence of this bridge dates back to the age of Ramayana. According to the legends, Lakshman; brother of Lord Rama, crossed the holy Ganga River at this spot over a jute bridge. Centuries after this pious incident, a 284ft hanging bridge was built in the same spot by Rai Bahadur Surajmal Jhunjhunwala.

However, the bridge got washed away during the epidemic flood of 1924, and later, a pillar-less suspension bridge was erected at the same spot. The architecture brilliance of Lakshman Jhula and its proximity to several sacred places make it one of the most visited tourist places in Rishikesh.

Lakshman Jhula happens to be one of the famous hanging bridges across the holy river Ganga. The jhula is a link in between two important villages in Rishikesh. It connects the Tapovan village in Tehri Garhwal and Jonk village in Pauri Garhwal. 

The bridge is made up of iron and it is almost 450 feet long, which is suspended at an elevation of almost 70 feet above the river. Lakshman Jhula has been one of the centres for tourist attraction since its inception for its amazing association of the Hindu Mythology.

As per the popular Hindu mythology, Ramayan, it is believed that Lord Ram and his brother Lakshman had crossed the Ganga river at the same place, where the bridge has been built. 

The bridge was opened for public in the year 1929. In recent times, in order to boost the tourist footfall, many other developments have been carried out around the famous Lakshman Jhula. 

Tourists now love to spend a considerable amount of time in these places in the course of their Rishikesh Trip. 

You can not only visit the Lakshman Jhula, but you can also spend time in some of the other nearby tourist attractions like Tera Manzil Temple, Ram Jhula, and Lakshman temple. 

Let us get to know more about this religious place of worship.

History of Lakshman Jhula- 

Lakshman Jhula has its significance in the most popular Hindu Mythology, Ramayana. As per the tales, Lord Ram and Lakshman had crossed the river Ganga at this place. The duo crossed the river Ganga with the help of just two ropes. In order to praise this act of fearlessness, Lakshman Jhula was built. 

This 284 feet long suspended bridge was the main point of contact between the villages until the year 1889. However, one of the floods in the year 1924 completely washed away the bridge.

Initially the Lakshman Jhula was made up of jute, however, after the floods, it was replaced by a much stronger and sturdier iron bridge in the year 1939. The reconstruction was instigated in the same place and the name of the bridge was also not changed as per the significances.

The bridge now stands tall above the river Ganga and happens to be one of the major tourist attractions in the tourism corridor of Rishikesh. 

However, the Lakshman Jhula is no more used for communication from 12th July 2019 for safety concerns. 

This bridge is almost 96 years old and it is not capable of handling the load of the current traffic.

In order to preserve this iconic tourist attraction, one more bridge has been built and the Lakshman Jhula stands as a mere tourist attraction near to it. 

How To Reach

The mighty Lakshman Jhula is located on the way to Trimbakeshwar Temple. The bridge is just 12 Km away from ISBT in Adarsh Gram and you can easily reach here by hiring an auto-rickshaw. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh Railway Station, which is just 4 Km away located at Adarsh Nagar. 

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun and is just about 22 Km from Lakshman Jhula.  You can take a local bus or hire an auto rickshaw to take you to the Lakshman Jhula from the nearest railway station and airport. 

Best Time To Visit

If you want to take away all the spiritual significance of the place, then it would be better if you come over to this amazing place in between the months of December and February. Rishikesh receives tourists from all over the world in these months as the climate is perfect for tourism. 

Other Essential Information


Location - The famous Lakshman Jhula is located at Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. 

Timings- You can come down to the Lakshman Jhula from 5:00 AM in the morning and stay till 10:00 PM in the evening. 

Fee- There is no entry fee for tourists to visit Lakshman Jhula. 

Tips for Visiting Lakshman Jhula  - 



1. You should carry enough warm clothes with you when you are going to Lakshman Jhula. As the climate of Rishikesh is very cold and you would need to cover up your body with multiple layers of warm clothes. 

2. Be careful about the monkeys in Lakshman Jhula. 

3. You can just stroll in and around the bridge and go shopping in the market.

4. You must visit the famous places of worship near the bridge. Also, visiting the Tehri Manzil temple is meant to be auspicious. 

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Lakshman Jhula FAQs

Who built Lakshman Jhula?

The public works department initially constructed the bridge. However, after its wear and tear in the year 1889, it was constructed again and this time Rai Bahadur Surajmal Jhunjhunwala, father of Rai Bahadur Sewpershad Tulshan had been the prime contributor.

Is Lakshman Jhula closed?

Yes, it is closed for communication in between the villages from 12tgh July 2019 keeping in view the condition of the bridge.

The bridge can no longer cater to the needs of the increasing traffic. In order to preserve the architectural marvel, the operations have been stopped. It can only be visited as a sightseeing attraction in Rishikesh.

How old is Lakshman Jhula?

Lakshman Jhula is close to 90 years old now. The first suspension bridge was made up of jute and was in use until 1889. After its wear and tear, an iron replacement of the Lakshman Jhula was made in the same place in the year 1930.

Why Laxman Jhula is famous?

Lakshman Jhula is very popular among the tourists as it had a significant role in the epic Ramayana. As per the epic, Lord Ram and his younger brother Lakshman had crossed the Ganga river in the course of their exile.

The duo crossed the bridge with the help of just two mere jute ropes. The Lakshman Jhula is said to be constructed exactly on the same place as per the Hindu mythology.

How can I reach Lakshman Jhula from Haridwar?

The distance between Haridwar and Lakshman Jhula is only 26 Km. It takes only 30 mins to reach Lakshman Jhula from Haridwar if you take a taxi. You can also take a local bus or an auto-rickshaw to reach the Jhula.

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