The Assam government has approved a ₹213-crore ropeway project connecting the Kamakhya Temple with the Guwahati railway station, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced, stating that the initiative will boost religious tourism and improve accessibility for devotees.
Announcing the decision on social media, Sarma said the project has already received official sanction and construction work is expected to begin soon. The ropeway will provide a faster and more convenient transport link between the hilltop shrine on Nilachal Hill and Guwahati city, reducing dependence on the congested and narrow roads leading to the temple.
The Chief Minister said the ropeway would serve as a seamless alternative mode of transport for pilgrims visiting the revered Shakti Peeth, helping to reduce travel time while easing pressure on the existing road infrastructure. The facility is also expected to benefit senior citizens and tourists who often face difficulties reaching the temple due to steep terrain and heavy traffic.
Located overlooking the Brahmaputra River, the Kamakhya Temple is one of eastern India’s most prominent pilgrimage centres and attracts millions of devotees from across the country and abroad every year. Visitor numbers surge during the annual Ambubachi Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the Northeast, which places significant strain on transport and civic facilities in the area.
Officials said the ropeway project is designed to provide a safe and environmentally friendly solution to manage the increasing influx of pilgrims while enhancing the overall visitor experience.
Apart from its religious significance, the Kamakhya Temple plays an important role in Assam’s tourism economy, serving as a major gateway for visitors to Guwahati, Brahmaputra river cruises and popular tourist destinations such as Kaziranga National Park.
The ropeway project is part of the state government’s broader plan to strengthen spiritual tourism infrastructure and establish Assam as a major religious and cultural tourism destination. Once completed, the project is expected to improve accessibility, reduce traffic congestion around Nilachal Hill and further strengthen Kamakhya’s status as a key pilgrimage site in the Northeast.
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