Ram Jhula
Ram Jhula (Hindi: राम झूला) is an iron suspension bridge across the river Ganges, located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north-east from the town Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The bridge connects the Sivananda Nagar area of Muni Ki Reti in Tehri Garhwal district to Swargashram in Pauri Garhwal district, crossing the river from west to east. Built in the year 1986, the bridge is one of the iconic landmarks of Rishikesh.
Ram Jhula | |
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 Ram Jhula Bridge view from Muni Ki Reti | |
| Coordinates | 30°07′24″N 78°18′52″E |
| Carries | Pedestrians and cyclists |
| Crosses | River Ganges |
| Locale | Rishikesh |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Suspension bridge |
| History | |
| Opened | 1986 |
| Location | |
There are many Hindu ashrams and religious centers established on both sides of the Ganges.[1] Ram Jhula is also a connecting bridge between Sivananda Ashram located in Muni Ki Reti to Gita Bhawan, Parmarth Niketan and other temples located in Swargashram. Though similar in design, this bridge is bigger than Lakshman Jhula, which is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) up the river.[2] This bridge is constructed with a span of 750 feet (230 m).
Motorbikes are allowed to run on this bridge.