Ropeway from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji, Uttarakhand

New Ropeway Project: A 12.4 km ropeway from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji in Uttarakhand has been approved. The project aims to provide easier access for pilgrims and tourists, improve connectivity, and boost regional tourism.

In a bid to enhance connectivity and boost tourism, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 12.4 km ropeway project linking Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji in Uttarakhand, according to an official release from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. The project, set to be developed under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) model, is estimated to cost INR 2,730.13 crore.

At the Winter Tourism Program in Harsil, Uttarakhand, PM Modi emphasized, “Our double-engine government is working together to make Uttarakhand a developed state. The Chardham-All Weather Road, modern expressway, expansion of railway, aircraft, and helicopter services have contributed to Uttarakhand’s rapid development in the last 10 years.

On March 5, the central government made significant decisions for Uttarakhand, including the approval of the Kedarnath Ropeway Project and the Hemkund Ropeway Project.

Once the Kedarnath ropeway is built, the journey, which currently takes eight to nine hours, will be completed in about 30 minutes, making the journey easier for the elderly, children, and women. These ropeway projects will involve investments worth thousands of crores, and I congratulate the entire country, including Uttarakhand, for these initiatives.”

Ropeway from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib

Currently, reaching Hemkund Sahib Ji involves a challenging 21 km uphill trek from Govindghat, which can only be done on foot, by pony, or in a palanquin. The new ropeway aims to provide convenience for pilgrims and tourists visiting both Hemkund Sahib Ji and the Valley of Flowers.

It will ensure reliable, all-weather connectivity between Govindghat and Hemkund Sahib Ji, making the pilgrimage more accessible to a wider audience.

The ropeway will be developed as a public-private partnership, using two types of gondola technology. The first section (10.55 km) from Govindghat to Ghangaria will use Monocable Detachable Gondola (MDG) technology, while the second section (1.85 km) from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib Ji will feature the more advanced Tricable Detachable Gondola (3S) system.

The ropeway will have a design capacity of 1,100 passengers per hour in each direction, with a daily capacity of 11,000 passengers.

The project is expected to generate significant employment during both its construction and ongoing operation, while boosting tourism-related industries, such as hospitality, food services, and travel, benefiting the region year-round.

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