Can You Ride a Scooty Across Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula? Bridge Rules and Parking

The short answer is no. You cannot ride a scooty or bike across Ram Jhula or Laxman Jhula. Neither footbridge is open to two-wheelers, so if you take a scooty or bike on rent in Rishikesh, you go between the two banks by road. It is a few minutes' ride, and this guide shows how it works, where to park, and how to plan your days around it.

What the two bridges are now

• Ram Jhula is closed to two-wheelers. You walk across it.
• Laxman Jhula: the old iron bridge is closed, and the newer Bajrang Setu is for pedestrians only.

Do not follow another rider onto a footbridge. It is not allowed, and it is unsafe for the people walking there.

How to cross the river on a scooty

Vehicles cross by road via the Janki Setu bridge, a few minutes downstream. We show you the turn when we hand over the vehicle, so you do not have to work it out in the dark on your first evening. Our shop is on the Swarg Ashram side, near Ram Jhula, and we deliver free anywhere in Rishikesh, so tell us which bank you are staying on when you book.

Which bank should you stay on?

• East bank (Swarg Ashram side): temples, quieter ghats and the road up to Neelkanth Mahadev. Parking is easier here.
• West bank (Tapovan and Laxman Jhula side): the café strip, yoga schools and the Badrinath road for Shivpuri, Devprayag, Chopta and Kedarnath.

Our pages for Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula and Tapovan explain each area in more detail. A common plan is to ride to the bank you want, park, and cross the footbridge on foot.

Parking without getting towed

• Use a proper space. Park in a marked or clearly open spot, not across a lane, a gate or a shop front.
• Arrive early near Laxman Jhula. Parking near the bridge approach is limited and fills up by mid-morning.
• Lock it. Every rental comes with a chain lock. Lock the wheel to something fixed.
• Evenings are the hardest time. Around the aarti, leave the scooty a short walk away. See the Triveni Ghat guide and the Ganga Aarti guide.

A scooty is still the easiest choice

A light Honda Activa 125 is easier in these lanes than a motorcycle. See scooty vs bike on rent in Rishikesh if you are deciding, and the one-day Rishikesh itinerary for a loop that avoids the worst crowds.

Frequently asked questions

Can I ride a scooty across Ram Jhula?

No. Ram Jhula is closed to two-wheelers, so you walk across. By vehicle you cross the river by road via the Janki Setu bridge.

Can I ride across Laxman Jhula?

No. The old Laxman Jhula bridge is closed, and the newer Bajrang Setu is for pedestrians only.

Where can I park near Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula?

Use a clearly open or marked space, never across a lane or gate. Parking near Laxman Jhula fills by mid-morning, so arrive early and use the chain lock we provide.