Kedarnath, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, is a revered pilgrimage site that demands both physical endurance and spiritual resolve. Devotees must navigate steep climbs, unpredictable weather, heavy rainfall, snowfall, and rugged terrain to reach the sacred shrine. While the journey is a profound symbol of Hindu faith, its difficulty can be particularly challenging for the elderly and children.
To ease this arduous journey, the Adani Group is constructing a 12.9-kilometer-long ropeway at an estimated cost of over ₹4,000 crore. Once completed, the ropeway will reduce the travel time from Sonprayag to Kedarnath from 8–9 hours to just 36 minutes.
Information Shared on Social Media
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, shared a video on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“Climbing to the Kedarnath shrine will no longer be a difficult task. The Adani Group is building this ropeway to make the journey safer and easier for devotees. We are proud to be part of this noble cause.”
Project Highlights from the Video
The video emphasizes that Kedarnath, a spiritual center for millions of Hindus, has long been accessible only through a demanding and often treacherous route. Now, with the Kedarnath Ropeway, convenience is being connected with devotion.
Key features of the ropeway include:
- Length: 12.9 kilometers
- Travel Time: Reduced from 8–9 hours to just 36 minutes
- Passenger Capacity: 1,800 passengers per hour in each direction
- Gondola Size: 35 seats per cabin
- Technology: India’s first 3S (Tricable) ropeway, based on the world’s safest and most advanced system
The Kedarnath ropeway project marks a major step in improving religious tourism infrastructure while preserving the sanctity of one of India’s most sacred destinations.