India’s longest ropeway to soon become operational in Guwahati

Northeast will soon be home to India’s longest ropeway, which is scheduled to be flagged off by the month of April this year. This ropeway project has been built to connect main Guwahati with North Guwahati, and the total length of the ropeway will be 2 km. This much-awaited ropeway over Brahmaputra River will facilitate passengers to cross it without any hassle, and also reduce the travel time via great extent.

As per the latest news reports, each cable car passing through this ropeway will have the facility of carrying 30 passengers across the river. The said ropeway system will be operational from Kachari Ghat at Pan Bazaar, which will be serving as the lower terminal, up to Dol Govinda Temple in North Guwahati, which will be the upper terminal. The total travel duration from the lower terminal to upper terminal will be 8 min.
These cable cars will not just cut your travel time, but will also offer you stunning aerial views of the surroundings, and Brahmaputra River, Urvashi Island, Umananda Temple, and Peacock Island.
Latest news reports also state that passengers’ cabin for the cable cars have been imported from Switzerland, whereas tower materials have been brought from Delhi and Kolkata. And renowned designer Garaventa AG of Switzerland has offered technical support for designing the profile of the ropeway.
So, now the famous Northeast India’s scenic beauty can be experienced in a whole different manner and also another reason visit this region.