Pavagadh ropeway
Pavagadh ropeway is a ropeway on Pavagadh hill in Pavagadh, Panchmahal district, Gujarat, India. It was opened in 1986.
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Overview | |||
Maa Mahakalika Udan Khatola | |||
Character | Recreational | ||
Location | Pavagadh | ||
Country | India | ||
Coordinates | 22.467142°N 73.523135°E | ||
Termini | Ground Station, Manchi Haveli Top Station | ||
No. of stations | 2 | ||
Services | Pavagadh, Gujarat | ||
Built by | Usha Breco Limited | ||
Open | 1986 | ||
Website | ushabreco | ||
Operation | |||
Owner | Usha Breco Limited | ||
Operator | Usha Breco Limited | ||
No. of carriers | 10 | ||
Carrier capacity | 6 passengers | ||
Ridership | 400 per hour 13,00,000 per year | ||
Trip duration | 6 minutes | ||
Fare | ₹170 (US$2.10) (2021)[1] | ||
Technical features | |||
Aerial lift type | Mono-cable gondola detachable | ||
Line length | 774 metres (2,539 ft) | ||
No. of cables | 1 | ||
Vertical Interval | 297 metres (970 ft) | ||
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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
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References
- "Ticket prize hike in Pavagadh Ropeway service". DeshGujarat. 2021-07-14.
- Census of India, 1991: Panchmahals. Government Photo Litho Press. 1992. p. 29.
- "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".
- 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.