Ram Jhula Bridge, Suspension bridge in Rishikesh, India
Ram Jhula is an iron suspension footbridge that spans 230 meters (754 feet) across the Ganges River in Rishikesh, linking Muni Ki Reti with Swargashram. The structure carries only pedestrians and lightweight motorcycles, with no provision for heavier traffic.
The crossing opened in 1986, adopting engineering principles inherited from British colonial design and located two kilometers downstream from Lakshman Jhula. Its construction shortened the footpath between both riverbanks considerably.
The bridge links multiple religious centers along the Ganges, including Sivananda Ashram, Parmarth Niketan, Gita Bhawan, and numerous temples in Swargashram.
Visitors should cross early in the morning when temperatures are cooler and foot traffic is lighter. The structure may sway slightly in strong wind, so walk slowly and stay near the center.
Small markets cluster at both ends of the span, offering shops for devotional items, clothing and fresh snacks just steps from the crossing. Monkeys inhabit the cables and struts, often seeking food from passersby.
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