Jammu Ropeway, Jammu - Timings, Accessibility, Best Time to Visit
#16 of 17 Places to Visit in Jammu
Distance (From Jammu Tawi): 4 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2 Hours
Place Location: Near Bahu Fort
Transportation Options: Cab / Auto
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 4 km from Jammu Railway Station, Jammu Ropeway is a famous cable car ride located in Jammu City. Situated near Bahu Fort, it is one of the popular cable car rides in India, and among the must to do things as part of the Jammu Tour.
Built for JKCCC, this 1.66 km long Jammu Cable Car project has two sections. The first section is from Peer Kho to the Mahamaya Temple and goes over the Tawi River while the second section is from the Mahamaya Temple to the Bahu Fort. The project was planned back in 1995 with an estimated cost of INR 75 crore. The project faced dozens of delays in its start, execution, and date of completion. Finally, the project has completed after 25 years and opened in the year 2020.
The ropeway from Bahu Fort to Mahamaya has 8 cabins and from Mahamaya to Peer Kho section has 14 cabins and 3 or 4 persons are allowed in one cabin. The cable car project provides people with an international standard experience and transportation facility, connecting important tourist sights and providing a beautiful and picturesque view of the River Tawi and the numerous temples situated on both banks of the River Tawi.
Timings: 11 AM - 6 PM
Cost for Cable Car Ride:
Section I (Peerkho to Mahamaya): Rs. 150 per Person (Both ways)
Section II (Bahu Fort to Mahamaya): Rs. 500 per Person (Both ways)