The famed Ram Jhula was once a bridge composed of extremely strong jute ropes that were densely entwined to give it strength and support the weight of onlookers. It didn't have any pillars at first to offer structural support. It was later reconstructed with iron by the PWD under government supervision in 1986.

The name of the bridge is derived from the Aryan King Lord Ram, the protagonist of the epic Ramayana, because it is located near the spiritual and holy city of Rishikesh.

This is a beautiful bridge that was planned and constructed using cutting-edge technology. It's a suspension bridge that's common in other countries but not so much in India. This is named in the same way as Rishikesh's Ram Jhula. Otherwise, there will be no connection. However, because of its proximity to the nearby historical Poddareshwar Ram Mandir, it is known as Ram Jhula. Although heavily congested, it is not as congested as the Howrah Bridge of Kolkata. It is close to a railway station, such as Howrah. 

This is visible to those who are going to or coming from the railway station. It took about a decade to complete due to numerous obstacles from government departments, public objections, and numerous administrative aspects, but the work was finally completed quickly under the leadership of Nitin Gadkari, a central minister from Nagpur, and now it is a beautiful view, though it cannot be described as a tourist attraction.

Given a large number of tourists and pilgrims who visit the site each year, there are numerous stores and markets around the bridge's beginning and ending points.
The Ram Jhula Market is located at the end of the bridge, where you will find stores offering anything from groceries to mementos and religious artifacts. In the markets, you can discover religious sculptures, statues, and framed photographs of many gods and goddesses, as well as garment materials, jewelry, and other artifacts.

• Apart from being one of the country's most popular pilgrimage destinations, it also has a variety of spiritual centers. For a spiritually enriching experience, make sure to visit their yoga centers and meditation ashrams.
• You should also go to the International Yoga Festival, which takes place in March.
• Another sight to behold in the evening "aarti" that takes place on the banks of the Holy Ganga.

The months of February and May are the finest time to visit Ram Jhula and enjoy its natural beauty and spiritual serenity. Because Ram Jhula is located at the foothills of the Himalayas and on the Ganga River, the weather is pleasant throughout the year.

Summers, on the other hand, is hot and dry, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Winters are, on the whole, more pleasant. The monsoon season is best avoided because rains can obstruct sightseeing and other activities like river rafting, and roads can turn slick and unsafe for hikes.

• Rajaji National Park
• Swarg Ashram 
• Triveni Ghat
• Sivananda Ashram
• Tera Manzil Temple

It used to be just a hanging jute ropeway bridge with no supports to support it before becoming a suspension bridge. Ram Jhula was built after Laxman Jhula and is also known as Shivananda Jhula. Rishikesh's most famous feature and tourist attraction is the iron bridge.