Lakshman Jhula Rishikesh - Hanging Bridge of Rishikesh - Lakshman Jhula - Holy River Ganga

Описание: The Lakshman Jhula is a famous hanging bridge of Rishikesh, across the river Ganga that connects two villages, Tapovan in the Tehri Garhwal district and Jonk in the Pauri Garhwal district. Located 5 kilometers to the northeast of the Rishikesh town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, the entire bridge is made up of iron, is 450 feet long and is situated at a height of about 70 feet from Ganga riverbed. The construction of the bridge was completed in the year 1929.
As per mythological tales, it is believed that at one point in ancient times, Lord Lakshman, brother of Lord Rama, crossed the river Ganga at the same spot where the present bridge is now constructed. Legend has it that Lord Lakshman crossed river Ganga using just two ropes. A 284 feet long hanging jute rope bridge was built and dedicated to Lord Lakshman which came to be known as the 'Lakshman Jhula'.
Unfortunately, the jute rope bridge was washed away in the floods of October 1924. Following this, the eroded jute bridge was replaced by an iron bridge along the same path in the year 1929. The name of the bridge was not changed, and now the iron Lakshman Jhula stands majestically across the river Ganga.
Lakshman Jhula is visited by thousands of tourists each year not just because of its ancient origins and religious sanctity, but also due to the recent developments that have taken place around the bridge. Grand temples and famous markets have sprung up in the vicinity, and the entire area is now a particularly renowned attraction in the entire holy town of Rishikesh.

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