Dehradun is on the verge of hosting India’s lengthiest ropeway system, connecting the city with Mussoorie. This development will enable tourists to reach Mussoorie from Dehradun in just 15 minutes, significantly reducing the current travel time of one and a half hours.
The 5.5 km long Dehradun Mussoorie Ropeway Project (DMRP) is being undertaken by the Mussoorie Sky Car Company Pvt, a consortium led by FIL Industries. This ambitious mono-cable ropeway project, costing around INR 300 crore, is slated to complete Phase 1 by September 2026.
Pioneering in ropeway design, this system introduces 10-seater cabins, a first in India. These cabins are a marvel of modern engineering, featuring enclosed spaces, full ventilation, glazed windows, and automatic doors for maximum convenience. This is the first time cabins with a capacity of 1300 Passengers-Per-Hour-Per-Direction have been planned.
The ropeway will be operational in all weather conditions, significantly alleviating traffic congestion in the region, particularly during peak festive seasons for both locals and tourists. The project also aims to integrate infrastructure development, including hospitality, food and beverages, and retail facilities, which will enhance the local economies of both Dehradun and Mussoorie.
MOST POPULAR ROPEWAYS IN INDIA:
India boasts several ropeways that offer awe-inspiring views of mountain ridges, deep valleys, lush green landscapes, and clouds seemingly within reach. The enchanting allure of traveling by ropeway stands as one of the finest methods to explore and journey through a destination.
Here are four of the country’s most spectacular mountain ropeways that provide panoramic vistas:
- Auli Ropeway (Uttarakhand)
- The Auli ropeway in Uttarakhand is India’s longest cable car and the second-longest ropeway in Asia, covering a 4 km distance in just 20 minutes. It connects Joshimath to Auli, treating passengers to magnificent vistas of the Himalayas and the Nanda Devi snow peaks.
- Skyview Patnitop (Jammu & Kashmir)
- Among the most picturesque mountain ropeways in India is the Gondola Ride at Skyview Patnitop. Situated at an elevation of 65 meters, this is one of the country’s highest ropeways, offering a swift 12-minute journey from Sanget to Patnitop.
- Darjeeling Ropeway (West Bengal)
- The Darjeeling Ropeway, also known as the Rangeet Valley Cable Car, takes travelers on an exhilarating ride from Singamari to Singla Bazaar. Soaring at an altitude of 7000 feet, these cable cars provide a bird’s-eye view of mountain ridges, meandering rivers, tea plantations, and cascading waterfalls.
- Gangtok Ropeway (Sikkim)
- The Gangtok Ropeway promises breathtaking vistas of Mt. Kanchenjunga and the surrounding valleys. Perched at an elevation of 3500 meters, the Gangtok Ropeway offers a 15 to 20-minute journey, presenting lush valley landscapes, majestic mountains, and tea estates.