Dehradun to Mussoori Ropeway

Imagine travelling from Dehradun to Mussoorie on the second-largest ropeway in Asia! Sounds exciting, huh? You will soon witness a ropeway connecting Dehradun, the nation's capital, to the lovely hill station of Mussoorie. The ropeway will also reduce the distance between the two locations' travel times by 10 to 15 minutes, which is the icing on the cake. On March 6, 2019, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat laid the cornerstone for the Dehradun-Mussoorie Ropeway Project, a visionary undertaking of the Uttarakhand Tourism Department. However, the construction of the ropeway was delayed because of the building regulations and the height requirements for the endpoints.

However, a relaxation of the rules that permits the creation of terminals for the ropeway with fixed heights was finally accepted in the cabinet meeting.

The Asia's second-largest ropeway

The Dehradun-Mussoorie Ropeway, will have a capacity of 1000–1200 passengers per hour. Purkulgaon Village in Dehradun will serve as the Ropeway's starting point, while MDDA Taxi Stop in Mussoorie will serve as its destination. As they will all disembark at a cab booth, this illustrates how the ropeway will make transport easier for tourists even after they get in Mussoorie. The ropeway is one of the top five largest in the world, and the Uttarakhand Tourism department anticipates a significant increase in tourism once it begins operation. Having a length of 5.5 km, Asia’s Second Biggest Ropeway would also cut short the Dehradun to Mussoorie journey duration to just 15 minutes. The tourism division thinks it will also aid in lessening traffic and gridlock on the roads.

A $300 billion environmentally friendly project, Asia's Second-Biggest Ropeway

Within the next three years, the Dehradun to Mussoorie ropeway is anticipated to be finished. At a budget of almost 300 crores, the second-largest ropeway in Asia is being built in Uttarakhand by a French company called Poma. Public-private partnership (PPP) construction will be used for the project. The ropeway will include roughly 53 cabins and be able to run through snow and rain. The ropeway will be an electricity-powered, environmentally friendly form of transportation in Uttarakhand that will contribute to lowering pollution levels in the region.

The capacity of the ropeway is 1000–1200 passengers per hour.

Some direct advantages

After this project is finished, the advantages are expected to last forever and will help the valley become less polluted. The ropeway will be a good improvement because it will allow for more sustainable management of the crowd and traffic.
From Doon to Mussoorie, this ropeway's voyage will take between 15 and 18 minutes to complete. In Library Chowk, there will be a station for embarking and dismounting passengers. A fascinating and fantastic experience, people will also be able to take in regal spectacles and townscapes.

Regarding this, there will be a considerable increase in tourism as it resolves many problems with the hilly roads that people encounter when travelling to Mussoorie. The government is planning to improve the travel infrastructure to Mussoorie as this project is put up, and additional significant modifications to the city's infrastructure will also be noticeable. The underdeveloped roads have proven to be a hurdle.

Frequently Asked Question

Q1. Which month does Mussoories ropeway close?

A1. This is a list of Ropeways operating hours:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from January to December. 8 am to 10 pm from May through July and October. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from August to September and from November to April.

Q2. How much does a cab cost to get from Dehradun to Mussoorie

A2. The taxi rate from Dehradun to Mussoorie starts at INR 1473 for a one-way ride.

Q3. Do buses run from Dehradun to Mussoorie?

A3. Yes, there are numerous private bus companies. From Dehradun, the bus ticket is fairly inexpensive. By bus, it takes around an hour and a half to go to Mussoorie. At the Dehradun Train Station is the Dehradun Mussoorie bus stop.