Ambaji ropeway

Ambaji ropeway is a ropeway on Gabbar hill in Ambaji, Banaskantha district, Gujarat, India. It was opened in 1998.

Ambaji ropeway
Top station and ropeway line on the Gabbar hill
Ambaji ropeway is located in Gujarat
Ambaji ropeway
Overview
Maa Ambadevi Udan Khatola
CharacterRecreational
LocationAmbaji
CountryIndia
Coordinates24.337652°N 72.829305°E / 24.337652; 72.829305
TerminiGround Station
Top Station
No. of stations2
ServicesAmbaji, Gujarat
Built byUsha Breco Limited
Open1998 (1998)
Websiteushabreco.com
Operation
OwnerUsha Breco Limited
OperatorUsha Breco Limited
Carrier capacity4 passengers
Trip duration2-3 minutes
Fare₹94 (US$1.20) (2005)
Technical features
Aerial lift typeMono-cable gondola detachable
No. of support towers1
No. of cables2
Ambaji ropeway

History

Ambaji is a major pilgrim town because of presence of the Ambaji Temples on foothill as well as on the Gabbar hill, a Shakti Peetha. Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust which manages these temples installed the ropeway in 1998 and leased it to Usha Breco Limited.[1][2]

See also
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References
  1. "Gabbar Tirth: Rope Way". Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  2. "Maa Ambaji Ropeway, Gujarat". Usha Breco. Archived from the original on 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
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