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Pavagadh ropeway is a ropeway on Pavagadh hill in Pavagadh, Panchmahal district, Gujarat, India. It was opened in 1986.
History
Pavagadh hill is a major pilgrim site because of presence of the Kalika Mata Temple, a Shakti Peetha, as well as tourism site due to the presence of several monuments of Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2]
Pavagadh ropeway was opened in 1986. The construction and operation is managed by Usha Breco Limited.[3]
On 19 January 2003, seven people were killed and 24 were injured in a ropeway accident.[4][5]
Technical features
Pavagadh ropeway, 774 metres (2,539 ft)[6] in length, is said to be the country's highest then.[7][3] It operates mono-cable gondola detachable type lifts.[7] A trip takes 6 minutes.[8]
It takes passengers 297 metres (970 ft) above the Pavagadh hill from Manchi Haveli. From there, the passenger has to climb 250 metres (820 ft) to reach the temple.[3] It has a capacity to carry 1250 passengers per hour but operates at capacity of 400 passengers per hour. It transports 13 lakh passengers annually.[3][7]
There is a proposal of new 250 metres (820 ft)-long ropeway which will take passengers further and alight them 30-40m from the temple.[3]
See also
- Jain temples, Pavagadh
- Aerial lift in India
- Girnar ropeway
- Ambaji ropeway
- Saputara ropeway
References
- ^ "Ticket prize hike in Pavagadh Ropeway service". DeshGujarat. 2021-07-14.
- ^ Census of India, 1991: Panchmahals. Government Photo Litho Press. 1992. p. 29.
- ^ a b c d e "Pavagadh ropeway to reach Mahakali temple". The Times of India. 2015-10-20. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^ "7 killed in Gujarat ropeway mishap". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^ "Seven Killed, 24 Hurt in Cable Car Accident". Los Angeles Times. 2003-01-20. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^ "Notice board at Pavagadh ropeway".
- ^ a b c Limca Book of Records. Bisleri Beverages Ltd. 1990. p. 67. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ^ "Usha Breco Limited | Maa Kalidevi". Archived from the original on 19 December 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
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