Varanasi is an ancient city with tight, winding lanes and heavy street traffic. People often get stuck in traffic, which is why India is set to launch its first public transport ropeway project. It could take you from Varanasi Cantt Railway Station to Godowlia Chowk in just 15 minutes. Note that this journey used to take around 45 minutes by road! Here’s what you need to know.
Varanasi Ropeway Project To Launch Soon
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According to The Economic Times, Varanasi is all set to introduce India’s first public transport ropeway, which will connect Varanasi Cantt Railway Station to Godowlia Chowk. With narrow lanes in the city, the journey can take around 45 minutes by road. But this new project is quicker and is expected to cover the same stretch in just 15-16 minutes.
And yes, this ropeway project is going to benefit both locals and tourists alike, as Varanasi, also known as Kashi, sees a huge influx of tourists every day. The ropeway is nearing its launch later this year, but a content creator, Mehul Malviya (@avimuktkashii_), recently shared a glimpse of his experience on Instagram.
He took his followers on a virtual journey on this ropeway in Varanasi. The video showed the cable car, which looks clean and has space for multiple passengers. The design of the cabins is also inspired by the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Varanasi’s holy ghats.
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Ropeway Station Featured Modern Facilities
In the video, we can see that Mehul took a smooth ride over the city’s busiest stretch. The views from the sky looked amazing, and we could also see residential areas from above. In another post, the creator also shared glimpses of the Varanasi Ropeway station, which features elevators and several other modern facilities.
According to The Economic Times, the Varanasi public transport ropeway is estimated to cost ₹675 crore and will cover approximately 4.2 km. The project is planned with around 220 cable cars, each of which can carry up to 10 passengers. The complete stretch will have five stations:
- Varanasi Cantt
- Kashi Vidyapith
- Rath Yatra
- Girjaghar
- Godowlia Chowk
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So, tell us, how excited are you about the Varanasi ropeway project?
Cover Image Courtesy: @avimuktkashii_/Instagram
FAQs
Where is Varanasi?
Varanasi is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Is Varanasi getting a public ropeway?
Yes, Varanasi is set to introduce India’s first public transport ropeway.
How many stations will there be on the Varanasi ropeway project?
The Varanasi ropeway project will have five stations.
