Guwahati August, 24: Guwahati got a massive infrastructure boost after India's longest river 1.8-kilometer-long ropeway service connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati over the Brahmaputra river was inaugurated on Monday. It was inaugurated State Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and GDD Minister Siddhartha Bhattacharya.

 

The ropeway has been operated from Kachari Ghat in Guwahati to Dol Govinda temple in North Guwahati. The ropeway has been built as per state-of-the-art technology following relevant norms. The opening of ropeway service would reduce the travel time between Guwahati and North Guwahati as well as boost the tourism sector.

 

Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal said, "With the blessings of Umananda, we dedicate the ropeway between Guwahati and North Guwahati to the people of Assam. Apart from substantially reducing travel time, the ropeway will provide a breathtaking view of the mighty Brahmaputra and promote tourism in the State."

 

 

The distance is to be covered in seven to eight minutes. The ropeway service would provide opportunities to see the landscapes of Guwahati city, mighty Brahmaputra, and the Umananda Temple on Peacock island among others.

 

the project has been completed with a cost of Rs. 56 crore. A passenger has to spend Rs. 100 to travel in the ropeway. At a time 32 passengers will be on board. Meanwhile, due to COVID-19 health guidelines, only 15 passengers will be carried one time as of now which is half of the capacity.