Slide 190
Rishikesh. The Lakshmanan Jhula (a suspended iron bridge) was built in 1939 and has been a major tourist attraction. Legend has it that Lakshman crossed the River Ganga on jute ropes built on the very place where this new iron bridge stands. A site offering wonderful views, during the monsoon season, the water level of the river increases considerably along with the speed of the current. Close to the Lakshman Jhula is another suspended bridge called the Ram Jhula.
