Popular Ropeways in India

1. Gulmar Ropeway, Gondola Jammu & Kashmir

The Gulmarg Gondola is the most famous ropeway in India. From a start at the Gulmarg Resort to the Kongdori Valley, the ride takes place. The second stage goes from the valley to Apharwat Peak. The sight of snow-covered mountains and trees makes one feel that they have entered a winter wonderland. The gondola can carry six people at a time. The first stage costs around Rs 810, and the second costs Rs 900. This amazing ride is a definite must on the itinerary for anyone visiting Gulmarg.

• Route in Meter: 2,990 m
• Opening Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
  
• Price For Ride: ₹900

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2. Solang Valley Ropeway, Himachal Pradesh

The Solang Valley cable car ride to Mt. Phatru in Manali is a must-try. This 15-km ride takes only 10 minutes. The views start right from the start. It is a beautiful ride. Solang Valley is famous for winter sports and attracts a lot of visitors. The ride is beautiful, taking you on this ropeway, perhaps the most beautiful one should be one of the things to be on your checklist for activities when you hit Manali.

• Route in Meter: 2560 m
• Opening Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
• Price For Ride: ₹500

3. Cable Car in Mussoorie Ropeway, Uttarakhand

Another well-recognized ropeway in India is the Cable car at Gun Hill in Mussoorie.  At the top, the scenery is beautiful as one can see all the Himalayan ranges. On a clear day, the person can get a 360-degree view of Bandarpunch Peak. This ride presents you with one of the most beautiful scenes – the setting sun over the mountains- it is therefore ideal to take this ride just before the setting of the sun. 

• Route in Meter: 400 m
• Opening Hours: 10 am to 6 pm
• Price For Ride: ₹75

4. Gangtok Ropeway, Sikkim

The ride on the Gangtok Ropeway in Sikkim is just superb, with the highlights of the magnificent view of Mount Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world. Besides this, the sweep over the colors of the roofs of Gangtok and the misty air are also glorious inclusions of the ride. It is the prime attraction for any tourist, and so no one leaves Gangtok without going on this ride.

• Route in Meter: 335 m
• Opening Hours: 9:30 am to 6 pm
• Price For Ride: ₹70

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5. Karni Mata Ropeway, Rajasthan

Karni Mata ropeway at Udaipur provides its passengers bird-eye view of the city. It begins from Deendayal Upadhyay Park and covers as far as the summit of Machhala Hill on which is located the Sri Karni Mata Temple. The ride provides a view of the Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lake along with Sajjangarh Fort and City Palace Complex; all framed with Aravalli range in the backdrop. The ropeway is an advanced mode of transport and many tourists and devotees use it, so you should too.

• Route in Meter: 387 m
• Opening Hours: Morning: 9 am to pm, Evening: 4 am to 7 pm
• Price For Ride: ₹87

6. Auli Cable Car Ropeway, Uttarakhand

Auli Ropeway in Uttarakhand is the longest ropeway in the whole of India. With this ropeway, one gets to see the general view of the Himalayas and Nanda Devi Peaks. The slow movement at a constant speed allows taking beautiful photographs of the landscapes. Other than the skiing and trekking experiences you are bound to have, this is a ride that cannot be missed in Auli.

• Route in Meter: 4000 m
• Opening Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
• Price For Ride: ₹300

7. Darjeeling Ropeway, West Bengal

The tour is incomplete if a person does not go through The Darjeeling Ropeway, most popularly identified as the Rangeet Valley Cable Car Project. Sixteen cars currently operate, passing through the rolling hills, tea gardens, dense forests, and bubbling streams of the area. This cable car system was founded in the year 1968 and hence it became one of the oldest in India. Operating presently, it gives Darjeeling a unique view of natural beauty and in return, it becomes a memorable experience.

• Route in Meter: 244 m
• Opening Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
• Price For Ride: ₹200

8. Mahakali Ropeway, Gujarat

The Mahakali Ropeway is a favorite among the devotees and tourists, taking one directly up to the Kalika Mata Temple in Pavagadh, without a long, time-consuming journey up the hills. This 1 km ride of six minutes extends beautiful hillscapes, from the base at Machi to the temple. It is particularly busy during Navaratra—a must-see spot in Vadodara, Gujarat.

• Route in Meter: 250 m
• Opening Hours: 6 am to 6 pm
• Price For Ride: ₹200

Conclusion:

Popular Ropeways in India offer an exciting way for an easy-going tour. The rides are from soaring heights from their snow-covered peaks, like Gulmarg Gondola, to the sacred heights in the skies, like the Mahakali Ropeway in Gujarat, which gives overall views and memorable experiences. Ropes are not just some kind of ride but rather bring people in closer closeness to the destination of a place of great importance, thus making the journey more easier and delightful. Popular Ropeways in India offer great sights and eye-catching tour experiences.