Uttarakhand (English: /ˌʊtəˈrɑːkʌnd/), officially the State of Uttarakhand (Uttarākhaṇḍ Rājya), formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Devbhumi (literally "Land of the Gods") due to many Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabhar and the Terai. On 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand became the 27th state of the Republic of India, being created from the Himalayan and adjoining northwestern districts of Uttar Pradesh. It borders Tibet to the north; the Province No. 7 of Nepal to the east; and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the west and north-west as well as Haryana on its south-western corner. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The interim capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun, the largest city of the state, which is a railhead. The High Court of the state is located in Nainital.
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Ram Jhula is for walking and two wheeler vehicle but not for four wheeler.It is over the Ganges river,connecting both sides. Mountains are sourrounding this place, View from the bridge is awsome specially the river rafting view.You can find temples on both sides, also take holy bath in the river ganges.
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Category : History Ideal Time -2-2:30 Hrs / Rating 4.3 Out 5 Lakshman Jhula : Lakshman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge over the holy river Ganga at Rishikesh. A famous landmark place in Rishikesh, Lakshman Jhula is 450 feet in length connecting Pauri district with Tehri district. Lakshman Jhula also offers a panoramic view of river Ganga and Rishikesh city having a number of temples.Trayambakeshwar temple , Sachha Akhileswar mahadev Temple , Lakshaman temple and Sri RaghuNathji’s Temple are the major Temples Located Near lakshman Jhula
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This bridge is on the river of Koshi Nadi which is known as hope of life to the people of Ramnagar & its peripheral areas specially people of Uttarakhand. This is a very old bridge and support the agriculture land by irrigation through its canal moves from this bridge.
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