Janaki Setu

Janaki Setu

Janaki Setu ^{[1] [2]} , also known as Janaki Jhula, is a suspension bridge ^[3] located in Muni Ki Reti, ^[4] Uttarakhand, India, spanning the Ganges River. ^[5] It is the third suspension bridge after Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula , spanning the Ganges River. It is the first three-lane bridge in Rishikesh side lane for two-wheelers and a center lane for pedestrians.

Description

The bridge connects the Parmarth Niketan area with Kailash Ashram, and is an important route for pilgrims ^[6] heading to the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.^{[ citation needed ]} Named after Sita (Janaki), the bridge is believed to be the spot where she crossed the river during her journey with Rama. The bridge provides views of the river and nearby hills, and is frequently visited by tourists. It is situated within the religious and natural surroundings of Rishikesh, near other notable sites, such as Ram Jhula.^{[ citation needed ]}

References

1. "Janaki Setu: ऋषिकेश में जनता के लिए खुला जानकी सेतु, इन 2 जिलों को जोड़ेगा". www.timesnowhindi.com. 20 November 2020.
2. Bharat, E. T. V. (20 November 2020). "14 वर्ष बाद जानकी सेतु का सपना हुआ साकार, CM आज करेंगे लोकार्पण". ETV Bharat News.
3. "Rishikesh: Janki bridge to open to public on Nov 10". Deccan Herald. PTI. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
4. "CM inaugurates three-lane pedestrian bridge on river Ganga in Tehri Garhwal". ANI News.
5. Service, Statesman News (20 November 2020). "Rishikesh gets new suspension bridge, all set to become selfie hotspot". The Statesman .
6. "ऋषिकेश का जानकी सेतु बना आकर्षण का केंद्र, पर्यटकों का लगा रहता है तांता, तस्वीरों के लिए लगी होड़". News18 हिंदी. 10 June 2023.

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