India’s Longest Ropeway System: Travel between Dehradun and Mussoorie in just 15 minutes!
In a remarkable infrastructure leap, India’s longest ropeway system, a state-of-the-art connection between Dehradun and Mussoorie is going to be a realty within a couple of years. This groundbreaking project is set to redefine travel between the two destinations, slashing the journey time to a mere 15 minutes, a significant reduction from the current 1.5 to 3 hours required by road.
A Remarkable Ropeway System
- The ropeway system, stretching over 5.5 km, stands as India’s longest ropeway system.
- The mega project, costing INR 300 crore, is on track for completion by September 2026.
- This isn’t merely a ropeway; it symbolizes a revolution in urban mobility, serving both tourism and daily commuting between the two Uttarakhand cities.
Unprecedented Features
- The ropeway will host 10-seater cabins, a first for India, boasting enclosed, fully ventilated, and glazed cabins with automatic opening and closing doors.
- Initially, the capacity will stand at 1300 passengers per hour in each direction.
- Built to operate in all weather conditions, the ropeway system will offer uninterrupted service throughout the year, regardless of rain or snow.
Path-breaking Benefits
- India’s longest ropeway system is not just an architectural marvel, but it also emerges as a practical solution to reduce traffic congestion, especially during peak seasons.
- Designed with a focus on sustainability, the project prioritizes the reduction of vehicular pollution and promotes responsible tourism.
- It also aims to be a significant employment source and a substantial contributor to the state’s GDP.
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Expert Insights
Owais Altaf Syed, Group Director of FIL Industries Limited, expressed excitement about the project. Emphasizing its transformative potential, he highlighted that it would be a magnet for global tourism while also serving as a robust urban mobility solution. FIL Industries has been instrumental in pioneering this project, bringing their expertise from successful prior endeavors like the Skyview by Empyrean in Patnitop, Jammu.
A Harmonious Confluence of Tourism and Urban Mobility
While India’s longest ropeway system is primarily seen as a boon for tourism, enhancing the connectivity and accessibility of the picturesque destinations of Dehradun and Mussoorie, it also emerges as a practical everyday solution for the locals, easing the urban mobility challenges faced by the two cities.
In essence, the Dehradun-Mussoorie ropeway system symbolizes a harmonious blend of technological advancement and sustainable development, setting a new benchmark for future urban mobility projects in the country.
