Saputara ropeway, officially Pushpak ropeway, is a ropeway in Saputara, Dang district, Gujarat, India.

Saputara ropeway
Saputara ropeway
Saputara ropeway is located in Gujarat
Saputara ropeway
Overview
Pushpak ropeway
CharacterRecreational
LocationSaputara
CountryIndia
Coordinates20°34′34″N 73°44′07″E / 20.576°N 73.73533°E / 20.576; 73.73533
TerminiSunset point
Sunrise point
No. of stations2
ServicesSaputara, Gujarat
Operation
No. of carriers6
Carrier capacity4 passengers
Trip duration5-7 minutes
Fare77 (92¢ US) (2019)
Technical features
Aerial lift typeMono-cable gondola detachable
No. of cables2
Saputara ropeway
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History

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The 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

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References

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  1. ^ Census of India, 1991: Kheda. Government Photo Litho Press. 1992. p. 25.
  2. ^ Desai, Anjali H. (2007). India Guide Gujarat. India Guide Publications. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-9789517-0-2.
  3. ^ 100 Holidays in the Hills and 100 Bonus Hideaways. Outlook. 2004. p. 134. ISBN 978-81-901724-6-2.