Top 15 Ropeways In India on Which You Must Take A Ride

In our everyday life ropeways are not really a very famous mode of transport, which makes them even more fun and adventurous to ride when we get the chance. It is mostly used in mountainous regions, especially in the hilly regions of Northern and Eastern regions of India make up for most of the famous ropeways in India. The picturesque view of the Himalayas and its many valleys will surely give you some memorable moments from the trip.

For all those adventurous people out there, here is an article that will help you find India’s top 15 Ropeways on which you must take a ride. Let’s start!

Top 15 Ropways In India

1. Gulmarg Gondola, Jammu & Kashmir

Going over the Kongdori valley in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Gulmarg gondola is the second-highest working ropeway in the whole world. The ropeway starts from the Kondoori Mountain, close to the Aparwath peak, about 4200 meters in height, and goes on to cover a total distance of 2.5 km. The gondola runs from 10 am (IST) to 5 pm (IST). One gondola carries six people at a time. The total duration of the ride is about 21 minutes and is completed in two stages of 9 and 12 minutes each respectively.

2. Solang Valley, Himachal Pradesh

Solang is a side diversion of the main valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh which lies on the way to the Rohtang Pass near Manali which is 14 km away from there. The ride starts at Solang valley and ends at Mt. Phatru at an elevation of about 3200 m. The gondola ride completes in about 10 mins.

3. Auli Cable Car, Uttarakhand

The second-longest ropeway in all of Asia only falls short of the Gulmarg ropeway, the Auli ropeway. The scenic sights of the ever so majestic Himalayas result in it being a major tourist attraction in Auli due to its high altitude providing gorgeous views of the snow-capped peaks. The cable car covers a distance of 4 km which takes 20 mins to reach Auli with scenic sights of the Himalayas and the forests under.

4. Ropeway of Rajgir, Bihar

The oldest ropeway in India which also happens to be the only ropeway in Bihar, the Rajgir ropeway takes you to a height of 400m showcasing picture-perfect views on the ride. It takes you to Vishwashanti Stupa atop the Ratnagiri hill.

5. Rangeet Valley Cable Car, Darjeeling, West Bengal

From Singamari to Singla Bazar descending from an altitude of 7000 ft all the way down to 800 ft in 45 minutes, the Rangeet valley cable car in Darjeeling is one of the oldest ropeways in India. One of the best ways to experience the lush green hill and valleys and spreads of tea gardens and the eastern part of the Himalayan range also including the Kanchenjunga. You can get there from Singamari which is 3 km away from Darjeeling Chowk Bazaar.

6. Gangtok Ropeway, Sikkim

One of the major attractions of Gangtok, this 1 km long cable ride serves as one of the best ways to sightsee the Gangtok township and that of Mt. Kanchenjunga and the Himalayas. The ropeway which starts at Deorali market stops at two places: Namnang and Tashiling while going as high as 3500m. The lowest station is at Deorali Bazaar near the Institute of Tibetology.

7. Trikut Ropeway, Deoghar, Jharkhand

Taking you to the top of Trike Pahar from the base of the hill is the Trikut ropeway which is also known as Gagan khatola. within 10 minutes it takes passengers to a height of 1282 feet, which otherwise, would be a very difficult journey. The length of the cable is a whopping 2500 ft making sure a journey that is very scenic and pleasurable with plenty of beautiful and breathtaking sights all around them.

8. Bhedaghat Ropeway, Dhuandhaar, Madhya Pradesh

To get to this breathtaking spectacle of a waterfall also known as the Dhuandhar waterfalls on the river Narmada from either the east or the west bank, one has to take the cable car service available at the entrance of Bhedaghat. It goes across the Narmada river from the East to the west bank giving the passengers a breathtaking panoramic view of the river. This ropeway standing at 1140 m long is one of the best ways to experience the river and the falls and is located about 25 km away from the city of Jabalpur.

9. Gun Hill Cable Car, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Mussoorie is known for one of the best ropeways in all of the world offering spectacularly majestic views of the second highest peak of Mussoorie, Gun Hill, and the very picture-perfect Himalayan range right above the doon valley. Standing at a height of about 2024 m this dynamically thrilling 400 m ride will take you to the very relaxing Gun Hill with scenic views of the hill station. On a clear day, you can even catch a glimpse of various peaks including the Bandarpunch peak.

10. Mahakali Ropeway, Pavagadh, Gujarat

Atop a hill, the Mahakali temple attracts scores of pilgrims to climb this famous hill using the ropeway. One of the best things to do in Vadodara, Gujarat is has become very popular for being a non-crowdy and scenic visit to the Mahakali temple. One can reach the ropeway via bus or metro from any nearby station. You can make the journey up the hill even on foot but the experience of the ropeway accompanied by the sights is unmatched.

11. Raigad ropeway in Maharashtra

One of the major tourist attractions in Maharashtra, the Raigad fort can be reached through a ropeway installed specially for this purpose. The ropeway offers a beautiful and scenic view.

12. Malampuzha Udan Khatola in Kerala

Located in the Palakkad district of Kerala, Malampuzha is a beautiful tourist spot. A passenger ropeway is built over the Malampuzha Gardens at a height of just 60 ft. It has become the best way to experience the view of beautiful landscapes. This is a 22-minute ride through the sky that makes for an irreplaceable experience over the scenic Malampuzha gardens.

13. Jakhu Ropeway Shimla

Operating in the town of Shimla, the Jakhu ropeway connects the Jakhu temple to the ridge ground covering a total distance of about 8 km in the process. One can enjoy beautiful aerial scenes, the Jakhu temple, the surrounding forests, and the town of Shimla. The 108 feet tall statue of Lord Hanuman is also visible from the ropeway. This particular statue is the world’s tallest statue of the deity also at the highest altitude of over 8100 ft.

14. Mansa Devi Ropeway, Haridwar

Renown amongst Hindus all over India, this ancient temple in Haridwar has millions of devotees pouring in every year. Located on the Bilwa Parvat on the Shivalik Hill, Haridwar, there are two main ways of reaching it, either by trekking or through the very famous Mansa Devi Ropeway which provides a fantastic view of the river Ganga.

15. Vaishno Devi Ropeway

One of the holiest spots for pilgrims, the Vaishno Devi temple invites millions of pilgrims each year. It is said that along with the Vaishno Mata, the pilgrim to Bhairav Baba is also necessary but the journey to Vaishno Devi is so exhausting for the devotees that the further journey to Bhairav Baba becomes very difficult. To make this easy, this ropeway was recently constructed and one can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Vaishno Devi Dham from it.

In India, ropeways do not connect important junctions across mountains, but they must provide a great tourist spot to move across rivers, valleys, and climb atop a hill in the company of terrific views.

So, If you have read till here then you surely know now the top 15 ropeways of India. Let me know in the comments if I have missed any other great places.

Thank you.