Ram Jhula
Ram Jhula (Hindi: राम झूला) is an iron suspension bridge situated at Muni Ki Reti in Rishikesh in Indian state of Uttarakhand. Built in the 1986, over river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of Rishikesh.
Ram jhula is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of Rishikesh at Muni Ki Reti. There are some of the Hindu ashrams and religious centers like “Gita Bhawan”, and “Swargashram” located here. It is also a connecting bridge between Swargashram, Gita Bhawan and other temples with Sivananda Ashram. Though similar in design, this bridge is bigger than Lakshman Jhula This bridge constructed with the span of 750 feet (230 m).
Lakshman Jhula
Lakshman Jhula (Hindi: लक्ष्मण झूला) is an iron suspension bridge situated in Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was erected over the Ganges river and is a landmark of Rishikesh. A similar bridge further downstream from is Ram Jhula.
It is said that Lakshmana crossed Ganges on jute ropes between the place where this bridge is built. Lakshman Jhula was completed in 1929. There are spectacular views from the bridge.
Triveni Ghat
Triveni Ghat, which is a well known bathing ghat of Rishikesh, is a confluence of three sacred rivers that are Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Various pilgrims visit this place to take a holy dip in Triveni Ghat, before visiting the famous temples of Rishikesh. According to the beliefs, a dip in water at this ghat washes away all the sins and purifies the soul.
The evening aarti, also known as the ‘Maha Aarti’, which takes place at this ghat, is the major attraction among the tourists. This aarti is accompanied by chantings of bhajan, beating drums, bells and diyas glowing all over the place. The devotees release small oil lamps placed on leaf boats in the water. These lamps floats down the river and provide a beautiful view. Ceremonies like ‘Pindha Shraddha’ in the name of ancestors are also done at Triveni Ghat.
BUNGY JUMPING & GIANT SWING
First fixed platform BUNGY (Bungee) Rishikesh India. A Cantilever platform built over a rocky cliff over looking a rocky river HALL, a tributory of River Ganga. Jump with rubber chords tied to your ankle and feel the adrenalin rush like never before.
Bungee Jump Height – 83 MTRS
