RVNL has also completed the demarcation of the land along with the survey to connect Chardham with the rail line. According to the plan, a ropeway will be constructed from the terminal railway station of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham to the Chardham Temples. Along with this, studies will be done on other means including cable car. According to the Railway Development Corporation, Chardham is to be connected with the railway line, for which pillars have been installed after surveying and demarcating the land.
But, the last railway station is 15 to 20 km before the temples. In such a situation, a ropeway has to be constructed for Badrinath Dham from Joshimath, from Sonprayag to Kedarnath, from Maneri to Gangotri and from Barkot-Nandgaon to Yamunotri. The length of these proposed ropeways can range from 5 to 10 kms. To bring this plan on the ground, the first phase of talks with the top officials of RVNL, experts related to rail construction and ropeway construction has also been held.
Published Date: July 16, 2021