Guwahati Ropeway is an aerial tramway system crossing the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam, India. Inaugurated on 24 August 2020, it connects the city centre at Kachari Ghat in Panbazar with Rajadwar near the Doul Govinda Temple in North Guwahati.
At the time of its inauguration, it was described as the longest ropeway over a river in India.
The ropeway significantly reduces travel time between the two banks of the Brahmaputra and serves both as an urban transport facility and a tourist attraction offering views of the river and nearby landmarks such as Umananda Temple.
The idea of constructing a ropeway across the Brahmaputra in Guwahati was discussed as early as 2003 as a way to improve connectivity between the north and south banks of the river.
Construction of the project was undertaken by the Government of Assam through the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). The project faced delays and planning challenges before finally becoming operational in August 2020.
The ropeway was inaugurated by Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the presence of other state officials.
The ropeway connects two terminals located on opposite banks of the Brahmaputra River.
The alignment passes above the Brahmaputra River and provides views of Umananda Island and other riverine features.
The Guwahati Ropeway is a twin-track, single-haul, bi-cable reversible aerial tramway system.
Key technical features include:
The ropeway operates using electric power and incorporates modern safety and rescue systems conforming to international standards.
The ropeway provides a faster alternative to ferry transport between the two banks of the Brahmaputra. Prior to its construction, river crossing could take close to an hour depending on ferry schedules and river conditions.
Ticket prices at the time of inauguration were set at â¹60 for a one-way ride and â¹100 for a round trip.
The ropeway has been described as an important urban infrastructure project for Guwahati, helping reduce congestion and improving connectivity with North Guwahati.
The project has also been promoted as a tourism attraction due to the panoramic views of the Brahmaputra River and surrounding landscape.