Ropeway to Vaishnodevi in Trikuta hills to undergo trial shortly
What's the story
The ropeway to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi in Trikuta hills of J&K's Reasi district will undergo trial shortly.
A senior officer of Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board (SMVSB) said that once the ropeway project gets completed, pilgrims will be able to pay obeisance at Bhaironji Temple which was difficult to visit owing to a steep climb to an altitude of 6,600 feet.
Capacity
Ropeway has carrying capacity of 800 people per hour
"Bhawan-Bhairon Ghati Passenger Ropeway Project is at an advanced stage of completion and will be put on trial run shortly," he said, adding it would have a carrying capacity of 800-people/hour.
Similarly, the ropeway being installed between Siar Dabri and Bhawan is also in the very advanced stage of completion and is expected to be operationalized within the next few days, the official said.
Uses of ropeway
Ropeway will help in carrying food, water
The ropeway will help in carrying construction and other materials such as food and water used by the yatris thereby affording relief to the pedestrians using the track.
In view of shifting of cabins of the upcoming Bhawan-Bhairon Ghati Passenger Ropeway from Adhkuwari to Bhawan, the Himkoti Track will remain temporarily closed for pilgrims from May 10 to May 14.