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Introduction
The holy land on the banks of the holy Ganges, the place where the mighty Lord Vishnu of Hindu Mythology vanquished the demon Madhu, is Rishikesh. The average altitude of Rishikesh is approximately 1360 ft and the temples and ashrams sprinkled on both sides of the Ganges, give the place a particularly serene look appealing to both pilgrims as well as secular travelers. The Lakshman Jhula, a suspended iron bridge along the old route to the holy shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath, is the prime attraction of Rishikesh.
Lakshman Jhula
The Lakshman Jhula, as we see it today, was constructed in 1939. The bridge on the holy waters of the Ganges is 450 ft long.
Legend has it that Lakshman, the brother of Lord Rama, crossed the river on a jute rope at this particular spot. The Lakshman Jhula offers a marvelous view of the entire landscape around.
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