The Lakshman Jhula is a well-appreciated place to visit in Rishikesh. It is located 5 kms away from
Rishikesh. It is a famous hanging bridge made up with iron across the river Ganga that connects two villages of two different
districts of Uttarakhand - one named as Tapovan in the Tehri Garhwal district and another named Jonk in the Pauri Garhwal district. Lakshman Bridge is 450 ft
long, 6 ft wide and 59 ft above mean summer water level. It has been named after Lakshman, younger brother of Lord Ram. It was the very place where Lakshman
had built a rope bridge in ancient times and crossed the river Ganga. Later, in modern times, a new bridge of iron / steel was constructed at the same place
in 1929 AD and opened for public in 1930 AD. This bridge majestically stands for all to see. People all over the world come to Rishikesh to experience this
mythological association that connects with the bridge. It helps access the routes to Badrinath and Kedarnath, two holy pilgrimages of the Hindus.
Lakshaman Jhula in Rishikesh is visited by lots of travelers every year, not simply due to its ancient origins and spiritual sanctity, however, also because of the recent growth that has taken place around the bridge. Several temples and well-known markets have sprung up in the vicinity, and the whole place is a now an especially renowned enchantment in entire Rishikesh. In brief, a trip to Lakshman Jhula will be a great experience as it combines religious respect and finesse of technological exposition.