Lakshman Jhula, Suspension bridge in Rishikesh, India
Lakshman Jhula is a suspension bridge over the Ganges in Rishikesh, India. The steel structure links Tapovan on the west bank with Jonk village on the east bank, spanning around 137 meters of river.
A jute rope suspension previously crossed the river here until it collapsed during floods in 1924. The current steel bridge was built between 1927 and 1929 as a replacement.
The bridge bears the name of Lakshman, brother of Lord Rama, who according to Hindu mythology crossed the Ganges at this location.
The crossing is open to pedestrians and cyclists from sunrise to sunset. At low water levels the deck hangs about 18 meters above the surface.
Two plaques at the western entrance display construction details and honor Rai Bahadur Shewpershad Tulshan, who made the crossing toll-free. The inscriptions date back to the opening in the late 1920s.
Location: Yamkeshwar
Official opening: April 11, 1930
GPS coordinates: 30.12636,78.32989
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:43
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