The Aerial tramway also known as Aerial lift or Aerial ropeway in India is a public transportation system where cabins, gondolas or open chairs are hauled above the ground with the help of cables. They are usually built in mountainous areas where it is difficult to build roads or railway.[1][2]
Girnar Ropeway
Gulmarg Gondola - The Cable Car of Gulmarg
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Mussoorie Ropeway : Mussoorie Ropeway is India's first ropeway designed & constructed by Project team of Mr. S.N.Lall , M/s BRECO , London in 1971. It is 400 M long , Bi Cable Zig back with capacity of 400 PPH. This is still functional and example of professional ropeways in India. Mr S N Lall is owner of Aarconinfra Ropeways which is headed by Mr Brijender Lall as CEO & MD.
Timber Trail , Parvanoo Ropeway : This is India's first Hill to Hill ropeway which is 1.8 km long without pillars in between LTP (Lower Terminal point) and UTP ( Upper Terminal Point) . This is Bi cable with capacity of 1000 PPH designed and handcrafted by Mr. S.N.Lall , M/s MEC ( Aarconinfra Ropeways ) in 1988 for client Shri Garg Family , owner of Timber Trail Resort .
Jakku Ji Temple Ropeway , Mall Road , Shimla : This is 410 m long , Double grip Mono cable ropeway with capacity of 400 PPH handcrafted by Mr Brijendra S N Lall , Aarconinfra Ropeways in 2017 for client M/s Jackson Airlines owned by Shri Gupta Family.
Auli Joshimath - This is 4.2 km ropeway constructed in 1987 and consider as India's longest and Second longest ropeway in Asia, situated near Joshimath, Uttarakhand.[3] This is constructed by Ropeway Architect Mr S.N.Lall , MEC ( Aarconinfra Ropeways ) for client M/s Triveni Structure.
Gangtok, Sikkim – Built by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd. (DRIL) in the year 2003 the ropeway is in operation in the eastern Himalayan town of Gangtok. The ropeway ferries tourists from one part of the city to another and offers a panoramic view of the full Gangtok city. This ropeway also serves to de-congest the city.
Girnar ropeway at Junagadh, Gujarat - Started in 2020, is Asia's longest ropeway.[4]
Gulmarg Gondola – Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir Asia's premier ski resort boasts of the 2nd highest cable car in the world and Asia's highest and longest cable car reaching an altitude of 13,400 ft.[5]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – Design and installation of an 800 PPH capacity, 350 m long Passenger Ropeway at Kailash Giri, Visakhapatnam on BOOT basis built by Conveyor & Ropeway Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bhopal – Design, supply, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of a 400 PPH capacity, 600 m long Passenger Ropeway on BOOT basis, at Bheraghat, Marble Rocks, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh is under execution. The project is awarded by Conveyor & Ropeway Services Pvt. Ltd.
Darjeeling, West Bengal – Revamping of an existing 100 PPD capacity Passenger Ropeway and converting it into 2000 PPD capacity, 2.3 km long, Detachable Grip type, Six-Seater, multi-cabin. GondoIa, taking full Operation & Maintenance control. A Joint Venture WIth West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Limited on Built-Own-Operate (BOO) basis by Conveyor & Ropeway Services Pvt. Ltd.
Srinagar - Leads to the Sufi Shrine of Makhdoom Sahib on Hari Parbat
Haridwar Uttarakhand - India's first city having two passenger ropeways, installed by Usha Breco Limited and constructed by project team of Mr S.N. Lall of BRECO, London , known as Mansa Devi Udan Kahtola and Chandi Devi Udan Khatola. Mansa Devi ropeways is the busiest ropeway of India and it is in service since 1981. Chandi Ropeway for Maa Chandi Devi Temple since 1997 by M/s S.N.Lal , M/s MEC ( Aarconinfra Ropeways ) in service is the second busiest ropeway of India. Both ropeways have 800 PPH capacity.
Pavagarh Gujarat - Installed by Usha Breco Limited, known as Kalidevi Udan Kahtola. Ropeways also known as 3rd busiest ropeway of India. This ropeway is at Kalika Devi Temple since 1986. This ropeway was refurbished in 2005 with modern technology. This ropeway has 1320PPH capacity, which is highest in India.
Ambaji Gujarat - Installed by Project M/s S.N Lall , MEC ( Aarconinfra Ropeways ) for client Usha Breco Limited, known as Ambaji Udan Kahtola. Ropeways also known as 4th busiest ropeway of India. This ropeway is at Maa Ambaji Devi Temple since 1998. This ropeway has 760PPH capacity.
Taratarini Odisha - Installed by Usha Breco Limited, known as Taratarini Udan Kahtola. This ropeway is at Maa Taratarini Temple since 2013. This ropeway has 300 PPH capacity.
Srisailam ropeway, Andhra Pradesh . It was constructed by Mr S.N,Lall , M/s MEC ( Aarconinfra Ropeways ) in year 2005 and it is 700 M long , Mono Cable PFG ropeway.
Nainital ropeway is another ropeway in the state of Uttarakhand. It was constructed by Mr. S N. Lall , M/s MEC ( Aarconinfra Ropeways ) in year 1990 for client Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (Government controlled enterprise) , it is 2270 M long Bi cable Zig Back and with 1200 PPH capacity. The service provides for 2 wagons which carry 8 persons maximum each ferry, on opposite directions i.e. from Mallital Terminus to Snow view. The Rope Way is made with state of the Art Swiss collaboration and has got a very steep ascend and descend. It has views of the lake while ascending and of the flats while descending. It is also one of the longest ropeways of Asia with a stretch of almost 750 meters. The ropeway can be seen in the Northern hill of Nainital and is a tourist attraction. Ticket prices are governed by Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (Government controlled enterprise).
Sidhnath Ropeway at Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Ropeway Under construction by Rajasthan Government. Construction started on 2 October 2020 by a Company which manages UdaipurRopeway.
Shri Naina Devi Ropeway - Himachal Pradesh - Built by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd., (DRIL) in the year 1997 having capacity of 800 PPH. The hills of Naina Devi houses a Shakti Peeth Temple. The temple is frequented by many and large crowds can be seen year round. It is a holy abode amidst the Himalayas, making for a religious as well as a spiritual journey.
Science City Ropeway [1], Kolkata - Built by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd., (DRIL) in the year 1998, with capacity of 500 PPH in the heart of city Kolkata. The cable car takes visitors from the point of entry to the far end of the park, thus providin an internal transport system and a much needed respite to walking. This ropeway also acts as joyride.
Maa Sharda Devi Ropeway - Maihar, Madhya Pradesh - Build by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd., (DRIL) in the year 2009, having capacity of 800 PPH. Maihar is the abode of Sharda Devi and is an important Shakti Peeth. The cable car transports pilgrims to the top of the hills transcending the 1000 steep steps climb.
Trikut - The three peaks of the Trikut Hill signifies the holy trinity of Bhahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Pilgrims visit this holy site all round the year. Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd., (DRIL) has build this cable car having 500 PPH capacity that takes passengers to the top of the hill offering a freat view of the holy town of Deogarh.
Tawang Monastery - Arunachal Pradesh - Built by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd., (DRIL) in the year 2010, this cable car, at 11000 feet above sea level, is one of the highest in the world.[citation needed]
Digha - a popular holiday destination in West Bengal.[citation needed] Digha cable car is built by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd, (DRIL) in 2015 is within the premises of Amrabati Park and traverses the beautiful lake and greenery of the park. The Cable Car ride adds an adverturous attraction to the quaint town of Digha.
Namchi- Sikkim - This 2.75 km long cable car was built on a difficult terrain by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd, (DRIL) towards the dual aim of providing eco-friendly and energy efficient system of transportation and development of tourism.
Pushkar Ropeway Rajasthan - The Aerial Passenger Ropeway system built by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd., (DRIL), at Savitri Mata Temple saves the pilgrims from the strenuous stiff climb of little more than 1100 step and enables all pilgrims, particularly old and disable devotees to visit the Holy Temple in less than 6 minutes covering a distance of 720 mtrs.
Dewas Built by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd. (DRIL) having 400 PPH capacity this 367 M long ropeway ascends from the junction of two national highways right up to Maa Chamunda Temple and Tulja Bhawani Mata Temple, while simultaneously being home to a Jain Temple and a Mosque, thus providing users with a stunning sight of the city and simultaneously making all three religiour sites easily accessible
Vaishno Devi Ropeway Built by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd. (DRIL) in technical collaboration with Garaventa, Switzerland this is a 375 M long Bi-cable double reversible Jigback Ropeway having 800 PPH capacity. The journey from Bhavan to Bhairon temple can now be done on a "state of the art" ropeway by pilgrims within minutes.[citation needed]
Hirakud Ropeway Build by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd. (DRIL) this 412 M long ropeway with 400 PPH capacity is built for Orissa Construction Corporation Ltd. (OCCL). The picturesque views of the Hirakud dam and reservoir from the ropeway are relished by a large number of tourists visiting it.
Jammu Ropeway Built by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd., this 1.65 km long cable car built for Jammu Kashmir Cable Car Corporation (KJSCCC) has two sections. The first section is from Peer Kho to the Mahamaya temple and goes over river Tawi. The second section is from te Mahamaya temple to the Bahu Fort. This cable car provided people an international standard experience and transportation facility, connecting important tourist sights and provising a beautiful picturesque view of the River Tawai.
Umananda Island Guwahati Ropeway, a turnkey Twin Track Bi-Cable Double Reversible Jigback Ropeway of length 1800 M and 250 PPH capacity, build by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd. (DRIL) was constructed for Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). This spectacular ropeway is India's longest river ropeway. It is built across Brahmaputra river over Umanand Island and allows easy transportation to and from North Guwahati. This ropeway is referred to as a jewel in the State of Assam.
Chitrakoot Ropeway, Madhya Pradesh Built by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd. (DRIL), Chitrakoot Ropeway is 302 M long having 500 PPH capacity. This Aerial Ropeway situated at Hanuman Dhara, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh and is the best mode to visit Hanuman Dhara. The Hanuman Dhara is a much revered place at hilltop having mythological significance.[citation needed]
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