Union Cabinet Approves ₹4,081 Crore Kedarnath Ropeway Project, Cutting Travel Time to Just 36 Minutes. create a image
New Delhi – In a significant boost to infrastructure and pilgrimage tourism , the Union Cabinet has approved the ambitious ₹4,081 crore Kedarnath Ropeway Project , which will drastically reduce the travel time for devotees visiting the sacred Kedarnath shrine . The project aims to enhance accessibility and provide a safer, faster, and more convenient journey for thousands of pilgrims every year. 🚡 Ropeway to Cut Travel Time from 8-9 Hours to Just 36 Minutes Currently, pilgrims undertake a 16 km trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath , which takes approximately 8 to 9 hours . With the new ropeway in place, this arduous journey will be shortened to just 36 minutes , making it a game-changer for devotees, elderly travelers, and those facing mobility challenges. The ropeway will be one of the longest and highest-altitude ropeways in the world , constructed in the challenging terrain of Uttarakhand’s Himalayas . 🛠️ Project Highli...