The Indian government has recently approved the construction of a 12.9 km ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath, a significant pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand. This project, valued at approximately ₹4,081 crore, aims to revolutionize travel for pilgrims by reducing the journey time from 8-9 hours to just 36 minutes. The ropeway will utilize advanced Tri-cable Detachable Gondola (3S) technology, capable of transporting 1,800 passengers per hour per direction, facilitating up to 18,000 pilgrims daily.
केदारनाथ में जल्द ही सोनप्रयाग से केदारनाथ तक रोपवे की सुविधा शुरू होने वाली है। सरकार उत्तराखंड के चारधाम में से एक केदारनाथ में दुनिया की सबसे लंबी रोपवे बनाने की योजना बना रही है। केदारनाथ रोपवे 12.9 किलोमीटर की दूरी तय करेगा, जो सोनप्रयाग से केदारनाथ तक जाएगी। यह परियोजना लगभग ₹4,081 करोड़ की है और यात्रा के समय को 8-9 घंटे से घटाकर केवल 36 मिनट कर देगी। इससे तीर्थयात्रियों के लिए यात्रा सुविधाजनक और पर्यावरण अनुकूल हो जाएगी।
Key Features of the Project
- Length and Route: The ropeway spans 12.9 km from Sonprayag to Kedarnath.
- Cost: The project is estimated to cost ₹4,081 crore.
- Technology: It will use the Tri-cable Detachable Gondola (3S) system.
- Capacity: Designed to carry 1,800 passengers per hour per direction.
- Travel Time Reduction: Cuts travel time from 8-9 hours to 36 minutes.
Benefits and Impact
The Kedarnath ropeway project is expected to significantly enhance pilgrimage accessibility, providing a comfortable and environmentally friendly alternative to the current trekking route. It will also boost tourism and generate substantial employment opportunities during both construction and operational phases.
Additional Ropeway Projects
In addition to the Kedarnath ropeway, the government has also approved a ropeway project from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib, valued at approximately ₹2,730 crore. This project aims to reduce travel time and enhance connectivity for pilgrims and tourists visiting the Valley of Flowers. Both projects are part of the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana, which focuses on improving infrastructure in hilly regions.
