GIRNAR ROPEWAY

Oct. 25, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the world's longest temple ropeway project at Girnar in Junagadh.

About:

  • Girnar ropeway project consists a total of 25 cabins and is of 2.3 kilo meters length and 900 meters height. It operates at a capacity of 800 passengers per hour and 8000 per day.

  • The Rupees 130 crore project will attract more tourists and pilgrims to this historical place which will boost employment opportunities.

  • In addition to this, the ropeway will also provide a scenic view of the lush green beauty surrounding the Girnar mountain.

  • Mount Girnar is a major igneous plutonic complex which intruded into the basalts towards the close of the Deccan Trap period.

Source : The Hindu