Karnataka CM lays foundation stone for 2.93 km ropeway on Nandi Hill

Karnataka CM lays foundation stone for 2.93 km ropeway on Nandi Hill

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Category : State Published on: March 30 2023

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  • Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has laid the foundation stone for a 2.93-kilometer-long ropeway project that will connect Bengaluru to the popular tourist destination of Nandi Hills. 
  • The undertaking of the project will cost 93.40 crore.
  • The cabinet has reportedly approved 50 cabins, each accommodating a total of 10 passengers and each round trip will take approximately 28 minutes.
  • The ropeway would have the capacity to transport 1,000 people per hour.
  • The Karnataka Tourism Department has signed an agreement with Dyanamicx Ropeway Limited under Public Private Partnership model to construct the ropeway to Nandi Hill.
  • The ropeway will facilitate tourists to reach Nandi Hill, famous for adventure activities like trekking and para-gliding. 
  • The chief minister said it would also help in aerial viewing of the scenic spot.
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