- By Imran Zafar
- Sat, 07 Dec 2024 01:50 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Dehradun-Mussoorie Ropeway Updates: The construction of the Dehradun-Mussoorie ropeway is advancing at a brisk pace, with completion expected by 2026. Once operational, tourists will be able to travel from Dehradun to Mussoorie in just 15 minutes, reducing the current travel time of 1.5 to 3 hours by road during the peak tourism season.
The ropeway will span a distance of 5.5 kilometres, compared to the 33-kilometre road journey. Automatic passenger trolleys, equipped with automatic doors, will have the capacity to transport 1,300 passengers per hour in one direction. Travellers will enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains while bypassing the traffic congestion that frequently disrupts the journey during tourism seasons.
Built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at a cost of Rs 300 crore, the ropeway is expected to enhance Uttarakhand's tourism revenue and create employment opportunities in Purkul village. The project also aims to decrease pollution and provide a sustainable, year-round travel option. The ropeway will operate seamlessly in all weather conditions, ensuring uninterrupted tourist access even during rains or snowfall, which often block roads due to landslides and debris.
Additionally, a 10-story multi-level parking facility is being constructed in Purkul village near Dehradun. The parking structure will accommodate over 2,000 vehicles and include amenities such as cafeterias and restrooms for tourists. At Gandhi Chowk in Mussoorie, work on the upper terminal’s approach road is in progress, with foundation construction scheduled to follow.
Uttarakhand Tourism Secretary Sachin Kurve stated that all land for the project has been acquired and construction is being closely monitored to ensure timely completion with high-quality standards. He also stated that instructions have been issued to contractors to maintain progress as planned.