Best Ropeways in India

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Auli Cable Car, Uttarakhand

Auli Ropeway in Uttarakhand is the second-longest ropeway in Asia and India’s longest cable car which covers distance of 4 kms in around 20 minutes. This ropeway runs from Joshimath to Auli and from here, you get to see the majestic view of the Himalayas and Nanda Devi snow peaks.

Rajgir Ropeway, Bihar

ajgir ropeway kis India’s oldest ropeway. The picturesque ride on the ropeway takes you to a height of 1000m above the ground where you can reach the Vishwashanti Stupa on the Ratnagiri hill in 7 mins. The most interesting thing about Rajgir ropeway is that only one person can travel in it at a time.

Rangeet Valley Cable Car, Darjeeling, West Bengal

enjoy the beautiful scenery of Darjeeling valley is by riding on the Rangeet Valley cable car. It’s also one of the oldest in India which is at an altitude of 7000 feet. You can board the cable car from Singamari in Darjeeling and go till Singla Bazaar in around 45 minutes.

Malampuzha Udan Khatola, Kerala

Located in Malampuzha gardens and close to the Malampuzha dam in Kerala, the Udan Khatola of Malampuzha offers you the dreamy view of the laid-out flower beds, fountains, and beautiful sculptures. If you’re also crazy about flowers, greenery and everything around nature, then this 20 mins ride that too at a height of 60 feet above the garden will you a bucketful of unforgettable memories.

Skyview Patnitop, Patnitop, J&K

The Gondola Ride at Skyview Patnitop. It’s one of the highest one in India in terms of ground clearance which is at a height of over 65 metres. It takes you from Sanget till Patnitop in just 12 minutes. It’s also that it’s the only gondola which flies over the trees and mountains as well.

Glenmorgan Ropeway, Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Glenmorgan is a beautiful valley with a big lake surrounded by three peaks, tea gardens, and offers best scenic view in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. This 3 km ropeway is a two-stage ride runs between Singara to Glenmorgan.

Bhedaghat Ropeway, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

To get the best and magical view of the Dhuandhaar waterfall in Jabalpur in Madhya Praadesh, you have to take the Bhedaghat ropeway which is also called ‘Dhuandhaar ropeway’. It’s at the entrance gate of Bhedaghat.

Gulmarg Gondola, J&K

Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu-Kashmir is the second-highest operating cable car in the world and also Asia’s highest one. And therefore, it’s one of the famous ropeways too. It’s at a height of 4200m and covers 2.5 kms. This ropeway runs in two stages which connects Gulmarg resort to Kongdori valley and from Kongdori valley it goes till Apparwath.

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