Kedarnath & Hemkund Sahib Ropeways News: The Union Cabinet has approved two major ropeway projects in Uttarakhand, aiming to make pilgrimage travel easier and faster. These ropeways will connect Sonprayag to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib, significantly reducing travel time and making the journey safer for devotees.
Faster & Safer Pilgrimage
The Kedarnath Ropeway will be approximately 12.9 km long, reducing the current 8-9-hour trek to just 36 minutes. Similarly, the Hemkund Sahib Ropeway will cover 12.4 km, reducing the day-long journey to a mere 45 minutes.
Boost to Tourism & Infrastructure
This initiative is expected to enhance religious tourism and provide a major boost to local businesses. Improved accessibility will also benefit the elderly and differently-abled pilgrims, allowing them to undertake the sacred journey with ease.
Kedarnath & Hemkund Sahib Ropeways
- Time-saving & safer travel for lakhs of devotees
- Sustainable infrastructure to support Uttarakhand’s tourism
- Economic benefits for local communities
- Modern engineering to improve connectivity in difficult terrains
With these approvals, the Indian government is taking a historic step in transforming pilgrimage travel in Uttarakhand. Once completed, these ropeways will stand as a testament to India’s commitment to modernizing religious tourism while preserving the sanctity of its spiritual destinations.
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