Ambaji ropeway
| Ambaji ropeway | |
|---|---|
Top station and ropeway line on the Gabbar hill | |
Interactive map of Ambaji ropeway | |
| Overview | |
| 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 |
| Trip duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Fare | ₹94 (US$1.10) (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
Ambaji is a major pilgrim town because of presence of the Ambaji Temples 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
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ambaji ropeway.
References
- ^ "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.