Ambaji ropeway
| Ambaji ropeway | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Top station and ropeway line on the Gabbar hill | |
  Location within Gujarat | |
 Interactive map of Ambaji ropeway | |
| Overview | |
| Other name | Maa Ambadevi Udan Khatola |
| Character | Recreational |
| Location | Ambaji |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 24°20′16″N 72°49′45″E / 24.337652°N 72.829305°E |
| Termini | Ground Station Top Station |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Services | Ambaji, Gujarat |
| Built by | Usha Breco Limited |
| Open | 1998 |
| Website | ushabreco |
| Operation | |
| Owner | Usha Breco Limited |
| Operator | Usha Breco Limited |
| Carrier capacity | 4 passengers |
| Operating times | 6:00 am to 8:00 pm |
| Trip duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Fare | ₹94 (98¢ US) (2005) |
| Technical features | |
Aerial lift type | Mono-cable gondola detachable |
No. of support towers | 1 |
No. of cables | 2 |
Ambaji ropeway is a ropeway on Gabbar hill in Ambaji, Banaskantha district, Gujarat, India. It was opened in 1998.
History
[edit]Ambaji is a major pilgrim town because of presence of the Ambaji Mata Temple on foothill as well as on the Gabbar hill, a Shakta pitha. Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust which manages these temples installed the ropeway in 1998 and leased it to Usha Breco Limited.[1][2]
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ "Gabbar Tirth: Rope Way". Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
- ↑ "Maa Ambaji Ropeway, Gujarat". Usha Breco. Archived from the original on 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
