Overview
- The 12.9 km link is designed to cut the current 8–9 hour trek to roughly 36 minutes once operational.
- Planned capacity stands at 1,800 passengers per hour per direction, translating to about 18,000 pilgrims daily, with media reporting potential 3S gondola technology.
- The project will run on a PPP revenue-share model with NHLML, marking Adani Enterprises’ first ropeway to be executed by its RMRW division.
- Kedarnath draws about 20 lakh visitors annually, and officials highlight expected gains in safety, accessibility, local jobs, and tourism.
- Construction is estimated at six years with operations targeted around 2031, while fares, detailed specs, environmental and land clearances, and a final schedule remain to be disclosed.