Darjeeling Ropeway
Darjeeling Ropeway is also called the Rangeet Valley Cable Car because of the spectacular view of the valley around the river Little Rangeet. It consisted of sixteen cars and plied between the "North Point" in the town of Darjeeling and Singla on the banks of Ramman River. The journey of the ropeway offered beautiful views of the hills and the valleys around Darjeeling. Darjeeling, being the "The Queens of Hills", offers plenty of activities to relish. One of the thrilling activities is riding on the Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway. It is the best way to experience the panoramic views that Darjeeling is so famous for. So, you can take a ride on the ropeway to have a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
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Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway Attractions
At the beginning the ropeway was designed to cover 2134 m (7,001 ft), starting from North Point and ending at Singla on the riverbank of Ramman. After a short stopover at Tukver, Burnesbeg and Singla tea gardens, it reached Singla Bazaar, 8 km from the beginning point. The Great Rangeet flows from the glacial elevation of Kabru, in the lower regions of the Kanchenjunga, meeting first the Ramman and then the Little Rangeet further down. Singla offers a view of the valleys of these two streams. The Little Rangeet flows across the lush green Bijanbari valley. It is an ideal spot to watch the whole of Darjeeling from a scary elevation and the joy is doubled up a panorama of birds and butterflies at the top. A ride definitely not for the faint-hearted, the passenger ropeway gives a mind-blowing view of Tea expenses down the valley.
Facts about Darjeeling Ropeway
The ropeway was started in 1968 by the forest development department and comprised only a single car that ran one way. Later it was upgraded to 16 cars and went to and from. The ropeway passed over dense forests, mountain ridges, waterfalls, flowing rivers, green valleys and tea gardens.
While the Little Rangeet is overflowing with trout, the valley has wildlife, flowers and butterflies. The ropeway was stopped in October 2003 after four tourists died when the cable snapped causing two cars to plummet down the hill. In 2005, the state forest and public works department ministers formed a three-member committee to oversee safety issues.
The committee, which included a PWD engineer and two Kalyani Government Engineering College teachers, found the services unfit after a trial run. The ropeway was reopened on 2 February 2012. The cable system is supported with monocles and provides a ride of 2 to 2 ½ hr to the Takavar tea estates.
Darjeeling Ropeway Timings
Darjeeling Ropeway opens at 9:30 am and closes at 4 pm. But the timing varies during on and off-season. Due to the intense rush of tourists, during the peak season, it opens at 10 am and closes at 2 pm. If we talk about the day-wise timings, Darjeeling Ropeway stays operational daily from Monday to Sunday.
Darjeeling Ropeway Ticket Online Booking
Online booking for the Darjeeling Ropeway Ticket has not yet started. The Darjeeling Ropeway Ticket prices are as follows- the ticket fare costs about 200 per head and for children, it is 100 per head. (Note- the price mentioned here is subject to change, for the latest price, contact 1800 212 1655). If you opt for a Darjeeling Tour Package, a visit to Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway Will be Included.
FAQs about Darjeeling Ropeway
The approximate length of the Darjeeling Ropeway is 5 kilometers (2.5 kilometers each way). From Darjeeling Ropeway, you will be able to get an astonishing aerial view of the valley of Darjeeling.
The ropeway in Darjeeling started in the year 1968. It is the first cable car system in India first started to cater to the tea gardens of the valley.
Darjeeling Ropeway is completely safe as it is modernized and upgraded recently. It also goes through frequent maintenance every month.
Darjeeling Ropeway stays closed 19th of every month because of the scheduled maintenance work.
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