Trivandrum Ponmudi Rope way
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The Trivandrum Ponmudi Ropeway is a proposed cable car system to connect Ponmudi hill station, located in the Western Ghats near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The project aims to improve access to the region's natural attractions, promote tourism, and support local economic development.
Ponmudi, located approximately 915 meters (3,002 feet) above sea level, is a hill station in the Western Ghats. The area is known for its biodiversity, but access to the hill station is through winding and steep roads leading to the top. The proposed ropeway aims to provide a faster and more accessible mode of transport to the hill station.
The ropeway is planned to start from Breimore, a location near the base of the hill, and extend up to the Ponmudi hill station. This would significantly reduce the travel time compared to the existing winding roads.
Specifications
The ropeway will span approximately 3.6 kilometers (3,602 meters), with an elevation difference of 45.82 meters. This cable car system gives scenic views of the surrounding valleys and hills, enhancing the overall tourist experience.