Kedarnath Yatra Revolution: Adani’s ₹4,081 Cr Ropeway to Cut 9-Hour Trek to Just 36 Minutes

MUMBAI: Adani Enterprises has announced it will build a transformative ₹4,081 crore ropeway project connecting Sonprayag with the sacred Kedarnath Dham, one of India’s most challenging pilgrimage sites.

This 12.9 km ropeway is set to revolutionize the Kedarnath Yatra. Once operational, it will slash the current journey time from a gruelling 9-hour uphill trek to a comfortable 36-minute ride.

The project, developed under the central government’s ‘Parvatmala Pariyojana’ (National Ropeways Development Programme), will be built by Adani Enterprises’ Roads, Metro, Rail & Water (RMRW) division.

The ropeway is designed for high capacity, capable of carrying 1,800 passengers per hour in each direction. It is expected to serve nearly 20 lakh pilgrims annually, dramatically improving accessibility to the holy shrine.

Developed on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), the project has a construction timeline of six years. Following its completion, Adani Enterprises will operate and maintain the ropeway for a 29-year concession period.

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani described the project as “a bridge between devotion and modern infrastructure,” highlighting that the ropeway demonstrates how “faith and development can move together.”