Pavagadh ropeway

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Template:Infobox aerial lift line Pavagadh ropeway is a ropeway on Pavagadh hill in Pavagadh, Panchmahal district, Gujarat, India. It was opened in 1986.

History[edit]

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.[1]

Pavagadh ropeway was opened in 1986. The construction and operation is managed by Usha Breco Limited.[2]

On 19 January 2003, seven people were killed and 24 were injured in a ropeway accident.[3][4]

Technical features[edit]

Pavagadh ropeway, 774 metres (2,539 ft)[5] in length, is said to be the country's highest then.[6][2] It operates mono-cable gondola detachable type lifts.[6] A trip takes 6 minutes.[7]

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.[2] 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.[2][6]

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.[2]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Census of India, 1991: Panchmahals. Government Photo Litho Press. 1992. p. 29.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Pavagadh ropeway to reach Mahakali temple". The Times of India. 2015-10-20. Retrieved 2020-10-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ "7 killed in Gujarat ropeway mishap". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
  4. ↑ "Seven Killed, 24 Hurt in Cable Car Accident". Los Angeles Times. 2003-01-20. Retrieved 2020-10-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ "Notice board at Pavagadh ropeway".
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Limca Book of Records. Bisleri Beverages Ltd. 1990. p. 67. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  7. ↑ "Usha Breco Limited | Maa Kalidevi". Archived from the original on 19 December 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
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