Saputara ropeway, officially Pushpak ropeway, is a ropeway in Saputara, Dang district, Gujarat, India.
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.jpg) Saputara ropeway | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Pushpak ropeway | |||
| Character | Recreational | ||
| Location | Saputara | ||
| Country | India | ||
| Coordinates | 20°34′34″N 73°44′07″E / 20.576°N 73.73533°E | ||
| Termini | Sunset point Sunrise point | ||
| No. of stations | 2 | ||
| Services | Saputara, Gujarat | ||
| Operation | |||
| No. of carriers | 6 | ||
| Carrier capacity | 4 passengers | ||
| Trip duration | 5-7 minutes | ||
| Fare | ₹77 (92¢ US) (2019) | ||
| Technical features | |||
| Aerial lift type | Mono-cable gondola detachable | ||
| No. of cables | 2 | ||
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History
editThe construction of ropeway started in 1987.[1]
The ropeway starts from Sunset point and takes to the Sunrise point and Governor's hill. It is suspended above a lake. It offers view of the town and valley.[2][3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Census of India, 1991: Kheda. Government Photo Litho Press. 1992. p. 25.
- ^ Desai, Anjali H. (2007). India Guide Gujarat. India Guide Publications. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-9789517-0-2.
- ^ 100 Holidays in the Hills and 100 Bonus Hideaways. Outlook. 2004. p. 134. ISBN 978-81-901724-6-2.