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Bajrang Setu: India's First Glass Suspension Bridge to Open in Rishikesh by December

Bajrang Setu: India's first glass bridge in Rishikesh replacing Laxman Jhula; opens Dec 2025.

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  • Bajrang Setu — India's first glass suspension bridge — being built in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
  • Replaces the historic Laxman Jhula
  • Set to open by December 2025
  • Will offer panoramic views of the Ganges; serves as major tourist attraction and engineering marvel

The Bajrang Setu, India's first glass suspension bridge, is being built in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, replacing the historic Laxman Jhula. The bridge is set to open by December 2025 and will offer panoramic views of the Ganges, serving as a major tourist attraction and engineering marvel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is Bajrang Setu and where is it being built?

Bajrang Setu is India's first glass suspension bridge, being built in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. It replaces the historic Laxman Jhula bridge and is set to open by December 2025, offering panoramic views of the Ganges and serving as a major tourist attraction.

2 Which historic bridge is Bajrang Setu replacing in Rishikesh?

Bajrang Setu is replacing the historic Laxman Jhula bridge in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The new bridge is India's first glass suspension bridge, expected to open by December 2025 and will offer panoramic views of the Ganges.

3 When will Bajrang Setu open in Rishikesh Uttarakhand?

Bajrang Setu, India's first glass suspension bridge in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, is set to open by December 2025. It replaces the historic Laxman Jhula and will serve as a major tourist attraction offering panoramic views of the Ganges.

4 What makes Bajrang Setu an engineering marvel?

Bajrang Setu is India's first glass suspension bridge, making it a unique engineering marvel. Located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, it replaces the historic Laxman Jhula and will offer panoramic views of the Ganges River upon its opening in December 2025.

5 What is the significance of Bajrang Setu for tourism in Rishikesh?

Bajrang Setu, India's first glass suspension bridge in Rishikesh, will serve as a major tourist attraction offering panoramic views of the Ganges. Set to open by December 2025, it replaces the historic Laxman Jhula and marks an engineering milestone for Uttarakhand.

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