Centre approves ropeway projects for Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand

Kedarnath ropeway approved: Travel time cut from 9 hours to 36 minutes

The government has approved the ₹4,081 crore Kedarnath ropeway project, which will reduce travel time from 9 hours to just 36 minutes.

Centre approves ropeway projects for Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand

The projects include a 12.9-kilometre ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath and a 12.4-kilometre ropeway from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib.

Cabinet approves two ropeway projects in Uttarakhand

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (March 5, 2025) approved the construction of two ropeways — 12.9 km ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath and 12,4 km ropeway from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib — in Uttarakhand.

Two new ropeways in Uttarakhand: Transforming pilgrimage and boosting economy THE NEW INDIAN

NEW DELHI: The Indian government has approved two significant ropeway projects in Uttarakhand, aimed at enhancing pilgrimage accessibility and strengthening the state’s tourism-driven economy. The Sonprayag to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib ropeways are expected to revolutionize travel to these sacred destinations, reducing arduous treks to mere minutes while boosting local businesses and employment.   Sonprayag to Kedarnath Ropeway: …

The Centre's Modi government has approved two rope-way projects in Uttarakhand. The ropeway service will connect Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib, which will now give people relief from a long and difficult climb in the mountainous area. The central cabinet will provide fast, eco-friendly transportation for pilgrims at Rs. Two ropeway projects worth Rs 7,500 crore have been approved. Sonprayag will be linked with Kedarnath and from Govindghat to Hemk…

Union Cabinet approves Kedarnath & Hemkund ropeways - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of ropeways for Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib. The Kedarnath ropeway, spanning 12.9 kilometers, will be built with an investment of approximately INR 4,081 crore, while the Hemkund Sahib project will cost around INR 2,730 crore. These initiatives aim to enhance accessibility to these important pilgrimage sites. The Kedarnath ropeway will connect Sonprayag to Keda…