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.
There are many Hindu ashrams and religious centers
established at both sides of the Ganges. It 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 upwards the river
stream.
This bridge is constructed with the span of 750 feet
(230 m).
Events
Apr 05, 1986: It was completed on
this day as the longest suspension bridge.
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