Ropeways are a cool way of transportation, especially in the hills- giving you mind-blowing views and Insta-worthy videos. I am sure you all remember the Gulmarg Gondola videos!
A piece of amazing news shared by the centre - the Government invited bids and are now starting to work on 18 new ropeway projects spanning 90 km in the upcoming months!
What are Ropeways Exactly and why are they used?
Ropeways are a fixed or a pair of fixed cables between supporting towers serving as a track for suspended passengers. They are generally used in mountain areas providing better connectivity between difficult terrains.
Despite higher cost of construction per kilometre vis-à-vis road transport, the aerial length connecting the destination makes it more economical than roadways.
Which are the new ropeways planned?
Let's list down the upcoming ropeways, location, lengths and timelines.
🚠1. Railway Station to Mahakal Station -Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh approximately a length of 1.8 km by September 2022.
🚠2. Bijli Mahadev- Kullu, Himachal Pradesh approximately a length of 3.2 km by October 2022.
🚠3. Darshan Deopdi to Shivkhori- J&K approximately a length of 2 km by October 2022.
🚠4. Bramhagiri to Anjaneri- Nashik, Maharashtra approximately a length of 5.8 km by November 2022.
🚠5. Maharani to Chabimura- Tripura approximately a length of 6 km by D 2022.
🚠6. Rajgad Fort, Velhe Pune- Maharashtra approximately a length of 1.4 km by December 2022.
🚠7. Kodachadri Hills- Udupi district, Karnataka approximately a length of 6.68 km by December 2022.
🚠8. Leh Palace- Leh approximately a length of 0.5 km by December 2022.
🚠9. Phool Bagh Square to Gwalior Fort- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh approximately a length of 1.5 km by January 2023.
🚠10. Palani to Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu approximately a length of 1 km by January 2023.
🚠11. Daporijo- Dumporijo in Upper Subansiri- Andhra Pradesh approximately a length of 4.79 km by January 2023.
🚠12. Shankaracharya- Srinagar, J&K approximately a length of 1 km by January 2023.
🚠13. Eegalapenta in Telangana to Srisalam temple, Andhra Pradesh approximately a length of 2.39 km by February 2023.
🚠14. Vaishali Metro- Mohan Nagar Metro Station, Uttar Pradesh approximately a length of 10 km by February 2023.
🚠15. Sendra- Chaoba Ching, Manipur approximately a length of 4.7 km by March 2023.
There are several such projects in the pipeline like from Jammu & Kashmir to Leh and the work is likely to kick off soon.
The Centre had also asked for tenders to develop a ropeway in Varanasi, Kedarnath temple, Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand to be finalised by end of the year.
The ropeways are going to make life easier for all the travellers, especially for people with climbing difficulties making it easier for them to enjoy these incredible places.
As per reports, The government is also conducting feasibility studies to build five more ropeway projects totalling about 30 kilometres in Uttarakhand. A proposal is also being considered for building a five-km-long ropeway in Nashik to Trimbakeshwar, also a Jyotirling, whose challenging terrains make it difficult for tourists to climb the hills.
So what are your thoughts on this development by the Government which will make travelling much easier and hence allow more tourism in these areas?
