India’s longest ropeway over a river launched in Guwahati

India’s longest ropeway over a river was formally launched today in Guwhati. The ropeway connecting Guwahati with North Guwahati was launched by Assam Health, Finance, Education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Guwahati Development Department minister Siddhartha Bhattacharya. The ropeway is 1.8 kilometre long and the distance shall be covered in 8-9 minutes. One way fare will cost Rs. 60, while both way fare will be Rs. 100.

The ropeway will operate from Kachari Ghat in Panbazar upto the Dol Govinda temple in North Guwahati. Overlooking the beautiful Brahmaputra river, the ropeway will felicitate passengers to cross the river reducing the travel time by an impressive difference.

Tourism in Assam is expected to get a major boost through the ropeway project. The ropeway is a twin track, single haul, bi-cable double reversible jig back system with two cabins wach capacity of 32 passengers. The cost of the ropeway project is Rs 5608.20 lakhs.

The ropeway has been built as per State of Art technology following relevant Indian and International standards. The ropeway is a convenient and non-polluting means of transport, as well as a source of environmentally friendly tourism. It is ecologically sustainable as it run by electric power protecting the beauty of the area while simultaneously providing passengers with a comfortable and speedy means of transport.       

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