Brahmaputra Ropeway - India’s Longest River Ropeway Everything You Need to Know

The country’s longest river ropeway called the Brahmaputra River ropeway connects the northern and southern banks of the Brahmaputra River and was inaugurated on Monday 24th August 2020. The inauguration ceremony was carried out by Assam’s health and education minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Guwahati development department minister Siddhartha Bhattacharya. The project’s foundation was laid in 2009 and it was finally completed in 2020.

Why is this ropeway special or any different from the rest? Considered as an engineering marvel this newly opened ropeway boasts of being the first of its kind. Stretched out to a length of 2 kms this is the first time that ropeway towers were built deep within the bed of one of the major rivers in the country.

Be the first ones to take a ride above the river by knowing these interesting facts about it:

Which Parts Does It Connect: The ropeway connects the Kachari Ghat on the southern side to the main city of Guwahati on the northern bank? This connection has been done to enable regular commuters, especially college goers, by reducing their travel time by 8 minutes! Initially, this connection was done with the help of ferries that took 45 minutes to over an hour to cover.

Tourism Potential: Apart from the obvious benefits of travel and connection for the locals here this ropeway will also provide incredible views of the mighty frivolous Brahmaputra River flowing below. This will also play as a major landmark for tourists visiting Guwahati wanting to see the river in all its glory and the surrounding natural beauty from high above.

About The Cable Car: Safety of the passengers is guaranteed to make your journey even more comfortable. The pink cabin car was built in Switzerland and has the capacity to carry 30 passengers at once. It is also said to carry the movement of 250 people in an hour.

Ropeway Design: Assam minister said that the ropeway is one of the most advanced and the longest river crossing aerial tramway systems in India. It is a twin-track, single haul, bi cable double reversible jig back system. Every intention is to make the ropeway experience for the tourists to make it more convenient and smooth for the passengers onboard. It also has 2 cabins to accommodate 30 passengers as a whole.

What The Ropeway Journey Entails: The almost 2 km long trip will take you over the peacock island that is home to Umananda temple which is also the smallest habituated river island in the world. The southern end of the ropeway terminus is located very close to the famous Doul Govinda Temple. While en route you can get spectacular glimpses and sights of Neelachal hills (home to Kamakhya Devi Temple) and the Saraighat Bridge from your cabin car.

Ropeway Journey Fare: The cost of one way ride is 60 rupees while the 2-way commute is 100 rupees. A very cheap option for everyone to have a good time!

Guwahati has always been the center of tourist attractions due to the presence of interesting tourist attractions like Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, Guwahati Zoo, and many more. Now with the presence of this longest Brahmaputra Ropeway, there is one more addition to your travel list in Guwahati.