Bike rent near Ram Jhula, Rishikesh
Ram Jhula sits about 3km downstream from us, on the same side of the river as Swarg Ashram and most of the big ashrams — Parmarth Niketan, Gita Bhawan, the evening Ganga aarti crowd. We don't have a second shop there, but plenty of our regulars are staying on that stretch and riding up to collect from Laxman Jhula.
Getting from our shop to Ram Jhula
By road it's about 12 minutes, via the main Rishikesh–Badrinath road rather than anything that crosses the river directly. If you're on foot and starting from near the water, crossing Laxman Jhula bridge and walking the riverside path down to Ram Jhula takes 15-20 minutes and is a genuinely pleasant walk — plenty of people do it once just for the views.
The bridge-or-ride-around question
Like Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula bridge is pedestrian only — no two-wheelers. If you're making a single trip and you're already near the river, walking across is often quicker than the road route. Where a bike earns its keep is repeat trips: riding down for the evening aarti and back, or making a supply run into town and out again, where the 12-minute ride beats a 40-minute round-trip walk every time.
Parmarth Niketan, Gita Bhawan and the Ganga aarti
The evening aarti at Parmarth draws a real crowd, and parking along the approach road fills up 30-45 minutes before it starts. If you're riding down specifically for the aarti, budget that buffer, or accept a short walk from wherever you find space. Gita Bhawan and the ghats further along have similar informal parking — nothing marked, but locals are used to it and it's generally safe left for a few hours in daylight.
Ferry vs. riding around
Before the bridges, a hand-paddled ferry used to run seasonally across this stretch of the Ganga for pedestrians — it still runs during limited periods depending on the water level. It's not a vehicle crossing and won't carry a bike, but if you're on foot and it happens to be running, it can beat both the bridge walk and the road ride for a one-way trip.
Rates
| Bike / Scooty | Day | Week | Month | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Activa 125 | ₹500 | ₹2,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | ₹1,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹On request | ₹5,000 |
Collect from Laxman Jhula, ride down to Ram Jhula in 12 minutes.
Frequently asked
Can I ride across Ram Jhula bridge?
No — like Laxman Jhula, it's a pedestrian suspension bridge. You ride around via the main road, which takes about 12 minutes from our shop, or you cross on foot in around 15-20.
Is it faster to walk across or ride around to Swarg Ashram?
On foot across the bridge is usually faster for a single trip if you're already near the river — riding around is worth it when you're making the trip more than once in a day, or carrying something heavy.
Where do I park near Parmarth Niketan or the aarti ghats?
There's roadside parking along the approach road to Parmarth, though it fills up before the evening Ganga aarti. Arrive at least 30 minutes early if you want a close spot, or park a short walk away and enjoy the walk down.
Do you deliver to guesthouses on the Ram Jhula side?
For monthly rentals, usually yes — ask when you book. For a same-day rental, you'll need to collect from the shop, which is a straightforward 12-minute ride or a scenic walk across the bridge.
Also see bike rent in Swarg Ashram, just along the same side of the river, and the full FAQ page.