Asia's Longest Ropeway Project on Mount Girnar Inaugurated
- On 24th October, 2020, Prime Minister inaugurated the Girnar Ropeway in Junagadh district, Gujarat. It is the fourth ropeway in Gujarat along with Banaskantha, Pavagadh and Satpura.
About the Ropeway
- Girnar ropeway is Asia's longest ropeway. First proposed in 1983, the construction for the ropeway project started only in September 2018 due to government approval delays and litigation.
- The ropeway was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 130 crore which included the construction of the lower and upper terminals as well as nine poles supporting the rope.
- It operates mono-cable gondola detachable type lifts.
- It can carry 1,000 passengers per hour ....
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