New Delhi: India is one of the most popular tourist spots in the world. Not just foreigners, but even people living in the country finds it hard to cover all the mesmerizing places in the country, for there are so many of them. Every corner of India has something unique to offer. In many tourist places in the country, there is the facility of cable cars or ropeways from where you can enjoy a scenic beauty.
In this article, we will take a look at some of the beautiful places in India where you can avail of the cable cars. To those uninitiated, the ropeway is a public transportation system where cabins, gondolas or open chairs are hauled above the ground with the help of cables. The ropeways are specially useful in mountainous areas, where it is difficult to build roads or railway.
Beautiful places in India to enjoy ropeway ride
Auli, Uttarakhand
Auli, a place in Uttarakhand famous as a skiing destination, offers an unforgettable ropeway experience. Known as the Gondola locally, it is the second-longest ropeway ride in Asia. It stretches over four kilometers and connects the town of Auli to Gorson Bugyal, an alpine meadow. The cable car ride offers spectacular views of some of the highest peaks in India, including Trishul and Nanda Devi. The journey takes about 20 to 25 minutes.
Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir
Gulmarg, in Jammu and Kashmir, is a popular hill station and ski resort. The place is famous for its beauty and adventure opportunities. Popularly known as Gulmarg Gondola, it is one of the highest cable car rides in the world. It runs from Gulmarg to Kungdoor and then from Kungdoor to Aparwath. One can see the panoramic views of the snow-covered peaks of the Pir Panjal range from this ride.
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Built in 1968, it is reportedly the first cable car in India. However, do keep in mind that its operation is irregular. Earlier, the route of the cable car was from Singmari to Singla Bazar across the valley of the Little Rangeet River and it will stop at Burnesbeg village and the Tukvar tea estate. The route was later changed and the cable car returned from Tukvar.
Gangtok, Sikkim
The capital of Sikkim has the famous Gangtok Ropeway. It starts the journey from Deorali Bazar which is located at the center of the city. It was constructed in 2003 and links the Tashiling Secretariat via the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. One can see a panoramic view of the city from the ropeway and also helps to ease congestion in Gangtok. While the journey on this cable car is short, it offers a pristine view of Gangtok on a clear day.
Matheran, Maharashtra
Matheran, a charming hill station near Mumbai, is a unique place in India. Why? Because to preserve the old-world charm of the place, motor vehicle has been banned there. So tourists can explore this beautiful hill station by hopping on the Matheran ropeway, and get to see a stunning landscape.
India offers breathtaking views from its many ropeways. This article highlights five incredible locations: Auli’s Gondola, Asia’s second longest; Gulmarg’s high-altitude ride; Darjeeling’s historic cable car; Gangtok’s city panorama; and Matheran’s unique car-free experience. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
