Kedarnath ropeway approved, cuts travel time to 36 minutes Project cost: Rs 4,081.28 crore, 12.9 km long Enhances religious tourism, part of broader infrastructure plan The Indian government has ...

(ANI Photo)) The move is set to transform the Kedarnath experience, one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrims for millions of devotees, as it will reduce the travel or trekking time from 8-9 hours to ...

The 12.9 kilometres long ropeway project may prove to be a boon for the pilgrims visiting Kedarnath who spend hours on the trekking route as their travel time will cut down to approximately 36 ...

Currently, pilgrims to Kedarnath undertake a challenging 16-km uphill trek from Gaurikund, which takes 8-9 hours on foot or is completed using ponies, palanquins, and helicopters. The ropeway project ...

Often referred to as the 'Mini Switzerland of India,' Chopta is a picturesque hill station located around 50 km from Kedarnath. It serves as the base for the Tungnath trek and is known for its lush ...

The Kedarnath ropeway will connect Sonprayag to Kedarnath, significantly reducing travel time for pilgrims, while creating employment opportunities and boosting tourism industries in the region.

The initiative will also have a positive ripple effect on related industries such as hospitality, food services, and travel, supporting year-round tourism. The Kedarnath temple, located at an ...

The Indian government has sanctioned the long-awaited Kedarnath ropeway project, which will cut down devotees' travel time to the holy shrine by a great extent. The 8-9 hour trek or mule ride now will ...

The ropeway project will be a boon to the pilgrims visiting Kedarnath as it would provide an environment-friendly, comfortable and fast connectivity and reduce travel time in one direction from about ...