This suspended Iron bridge was build in 1939 and has been a major attraction among the tourists to Rishikesh. It is said that Lakshman crossed Ganga on jute ropes between the place where this bridge is built. The Ganges appears very panaromic from the bridge. One can enjoy the pictursque surroundings and the cool breeze from the River while standing on the bridge. If you feel like feeding the fish in the Ganges, take a boat and cross the river. The boat ride makes the bridge appear more gorgeous. Close to Lakshman Juhla is the Ram Jhula- This suspended bridge was recently build between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram. It is similar to the Lakshman Jhula. Ram Juhla is also known as Shivanand Jhula.

24 km from Haridwar, Rishikesh is an ebtry point to the proud Himalayas of Garhwal and four major Hindu pilgrimage centres of Garhwal, which hold immense importance in the religious lives of devout followers of the faith. These four places named as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, together constitute 'Chaar Dhaam' yatra, which is said to be must for all the Hindus at least once in their lifetime. Rishikesh has also earned its name as the yoga capital of the world, as it houses a number of important centres of meditation and physical training, thronged by the young and the restless from all over the world seeking renewal. Recently, Rishikesh has also carved its niche as one of the favorite tourist spots for the adventure lovers as it offers some of the most exciting moments of adventure sports such as trekking in the rugged mountains and challenging white water rafting in one of the most tumultuous and foaming rivers of Himalayas.

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Location	Rishikesh is 25 km up the Ganges from Haridwar and is situated at an altitude of 1,160 ft.
Distance	Delhi 238kms,Dehradun 47 kms,Mussoorie 77 kms
STD Code	0135
Language	Hindi, Garhwali, English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit	The climate here is continental type but its location in the foot hills gives it a pleasant weather throughout the year. One can visit Rishikesh any time of the year.
Entertainment	Swarga Ashram,Gita Bhavan,Triveni Ghat,Nilkhant Mahadeo
How to Reach	Air : The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant), 25 kms Vayudoot services operate from Delhi to Dehradun (Jolly Grant). Rail: Rishikesh is connected by rail via Haridwar (24 kms), to Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi and Dehradun. Road : By road Rishikesh to Haridwar 24 kms, Dehradun 47 kms, Mussoorie 77 kms, Badrinath 301 kms (Son Prayag), Kedarnath 228 kms, Gangotri 258 kms, Yamunotri 288 kms (Hanuman Chatti), Srinagar 105 kms, Joshimath 252 kms.