Lakshman Jhula
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Lakshman Jhula (Hindi: लक्ष्मण झूला) is an iron suspension bridge situated in Rishikesh in Indian state of Uttarakhand . It is made over river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of Rishikesh.
It is said that Lakshman crossed Ganges on jute ropes between the place where this bridge is built.[citation needed] Lakshman Jhula was built in 1939.[1] There are spectacular views from the bridge.
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- ^ "Lakshman Jhula". India9.com. http://www.india9.com/i9show/Lakshman-Jhula-20926.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
Coordinates: 30°7′23.4″N 78°18′51.9″E / 30.123167°N 78.314417°E
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