About Laxman Jhula
Laxman Jhula, the hanging Bridge is the main crowd puller in Rishikesh. Jhula means Bridge in Hindi. This iron suspension bridge is built across river Ganga. As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Laxman crossed River Ganges using a rope bridge in this place. The bridge was built in 1939. There are enormous stalls on either sides of Lane leading to this Bridge. It provides the tourists a thrilling experience to walk over the bridge with the river Ganges gushing underneath the bridge.
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Triveni Ghat, Uttarakhand
0.8 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
Being a conflux of three major rivers namely Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswathi Triveni Ghat is a must-see spot in Rishikesh. According to Hinduism, a...
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Rishi Kund, Uttarakhand
0.9 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
Rishi Kund is easy to accessible from the Triveni Ghat. Kund means Pond. This Kund is closely associated with the Rishi (Sage) named...
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Bharat Mandir, Uttarakhand
1 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
Aadi Guru Shankaracharya founded this ancient temple in 12th century. Tourists who are interested in ancient temples and its historical background...
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Ram Jhula, Uttarakhand
2 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
Ram Jhula Bridge is similar to Laxman Jhula Bridge. However, it is larger than the Laxman Jhula. It was built above 58 ft from water level and it...
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Tera Manzil Temple, Uttarakhand
11.8 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
This multi-storey (13 floors) temple complex is dedicated to Hindu God. It is much famous among tourists, as they can worship all Hindu Gods and...
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Pawan Dham, Uttarakhand
17 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
Tourists are enticed by the glass works done in this temple walls. The idols of God and Goddess are richly decorated. Tourists can get the sense...
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Saptarishi Ashram, Uttarakhand
18 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
Saptarishi Ashram or Saptarishi Temple was once a meditation center for seven sages. Kashyapa, Vashisht, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jamadagi, Bharadwaja...
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Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand
19 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
Rajaji National Park situated in foothills of the Himalayas, is compromised by three sanctuaries of Uttaranchal namely Shivaliks-Rajaji, Motichur,...
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Bharat Mata Temple, Uttarakhand
19.2 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
Being located near Sapt Sarovar, this temple is a much visited Mandir in Haridwar. This temple was inaugurated by Smt. Indira Gandhi in 1983. It...
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Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
22.5 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar is a famous Bird Sanctuary in Haridwar. It is located on main Ganges on the Bhimgoda Barrage. Bird watchers can get the...
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Bhimgoda Barrage, Uttarakhand
22.7 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
The Bhimogda Barrage is on the Ganges river near Har-Ki-Pauri Ghat. The barrage was originally built to aid irrigation but it also generates...
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Har-Ki-pauri, Uttarakhand
23 km from Laxman Jhula - See map
Har-Ki-Pauri (means “Steps of Lord Shiva”), is the most important Pilgrim Center in Haridwar. This main Ghat is the place where the...
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