Gangtok ropeway resumes operation

Normal ropeway operations resumed at Gangtok recently, with a few trial runs, after remaining closed for maintenance.

If reports are to go by, the response of the public has been welcoming, and the ropeway has also been operating at its peak capacity. Why is the ropeway important? Well, it provides an easy connection between two parts of the city, and offers mesmerising views of the Himalayan vista.
Also, it’s one of the safest modes of transportation, whereas ropeways are also cost-effective and eco-friendly, the reason why this mode of transport is used both by the locals and tourists.

Gangtok Ropeway starts from Deorali Bazar and goes till Sikkim Legislative Assembly. Gangtok is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in India, and is known for its magnificent Himalayan views, exotic flora and fauna, local culture, and more. The major attractions of the city also include the Tibetan Buddhist centre, which attracts monks from far and wide.
If reports are to go by, the company that built the ropeway has been making all the efforts to implement and introduce the latest innovations and technologies to make ropeway journeys safe and more enjoyable. The company also conducts daily, weekly, monthly and annual maintenance activities.

Damodar Ropeways, the company behind the construction of the ropeway, has also built the same in sites like Vaishno Devi, Maihar Devi, Dongargarh and Dewas. The other passenger ropeway operations of the company include Hirakud, Guwahati, Chitrakoot, Jammu, Pushkar, Digha, Science City, and Naina Devi.