Government Approves ₹4,081 Crore Kedarnath Ropeway Project

The 12.9 km ropeway will reduce travel time from 9 hours to 36 minutes, enhancing connectivity and convenience for pilgrims.

The Kedarnath ropeway project, approved by the Union Cabinet, will connect Sonprayag to Kedarnath in Uttarakhand over 12.9 kilometers.
The project is part of the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana and will cost ₹4,081.28 crore.
Using advanced tri-cable detachable gondola (3S) technology, the ropeway will have a capacity of 1,800 passengers per hour in each direction, accommodating up to 18,000 passengers daily.
The ropeway aims to provide year-round, environmentally friendly, and faster connectivity for pilgrims while creating employment opportunities in construction, tourism, and allied industries.
Currently, the journey to Kedarnath involves a 16-kilometer uphill trek from Gaurikund, which the ropeway will replace with a 36-minute ride.