Punjab Newsline, Shimla, December 3-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the State-of-the-Art Mata Baglamukhi Ropeway in Mandi district. The ropeway located on Chandigarh-Manali National Highway connects Pandoh to Mata Baglamukhi Temple in Bakhli and was expected to significantly boost tourism in the region.
The Chief Minister said that with a total length of 800 meters and constructed at a cost of Rs. 53.89 crore, the project was a marvel of modern engineering. Built to European CEN standards the ropeway features a line speed of 6 meters per second (21.6 km/hr) and can carry up to 600 passengers per hour. He said that it bypasses 14 kilometers of road travel and offers more efficient and scenic alternative for devotees and tourists.
He said that the Mata Baglamukhi ropeway was the only one in the state that operates over a water body, the Pandoh Dam reservoir. The breathtaking journey in gondolas suspended above the serene waters provides passengers with majestic views of the surrounding hills and the tranquil reservoir below. He added that “This unique feature adds to the excitement of the ride, making it a standout attraction.”