Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) has received a Letter of Award from National Highways Logistics Management Ltd (NHLML) to construct a ropeway connecting Sonprayag and Kedarnath, with a total investment of ₹4,081 crore.
The project will be carried out by AEL’s Roads, Metro, Rail, and Water (RMRW) division under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model as part of the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana.
Project Details
- Length: 12.9 km
- Travel Time Reduction: From a 9-hour trek to just 36 minutes
- Capacity: 1,800 passengers per hour per direction
- Pilgrims Served: Kedarnath receives about 20 lakh visitors annually
Construction is expected to take six years, after which AEL will operate the ropeway for 29 years.
Impact
The ropeway aims to improve connectivity, enhance safety for pilgrims, and significantly reduce travel time. The project is also expected to boost tourism in Uttarakhand and create local employment opportunities.
Statement from Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said the project “bridges devotion and modern infrastructure.” He added that it will make the sacred journey safer, faster, and more accessible, while creating opportunities for Uttarakhand’s people and reflecting the group’s commitment to nation-building.
