The very first urban public transport ropeway project in India will soon be launched in Varanasi. Once the Varanasi Ropeway launches, it will help in bypassing the city’s notorious traffic snarls. This particular project will cut travel time down to a mere 15 to 16 minutes from Varanasi Cantt Station straight to the doorstep of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple corridor and Dashashwamedh Ghat. The final fares as well as the smart pass rates have also been announced.
Varanasi Ropeway Guide: Final Fares, Smart Pass Rates
Travelers have the option of either purchasing the normal fare or getting the Kashi Smart Pass to get an added 20 percent off. Although the pass is geared primarily towards the locals who may have to use the ropeway frequently, tourists can also make use of it. The final fares are as follows:
Full Route: Cantt Station to Godowlia Chowk
Normal Fare: INR 50
Kashi Smart Pass Fare: INR 40
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Short-Hop: Vidyapeeth to Rathyatra
Normal Fare: INR 20
Kashi Smart Pass Fare: INR 16
In addition to this, there is also a 30 percent deep discount for monthly commuter pass holders to ease the burden on daily local workers.
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Route Map, Station Amenities, And Premium Gondolas
The route of the Varanasi Roperway consists of four highly modernized and accessible hubs. They are Varanasi Cantt., which is the primary transit hub, Vidyapith, Rath Yatra, and Godowlia Chowk, which is the final terminal for Kashi Vishawanath Dham and Ghats.
There is also a luxury/VIP private gondola booking service designed for corporate group tours, luxury travelers, and families looking for privacy. These gondolas are typically priced at INR 2,000. However, advance group booking can fetch you a discount rate of INR 1,200.
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A smart luggage storage system will also be available at the primary terminal. For the first couple of hours, storage of luggage is absolutely free for all valid ticket holders. However, after the two-hour mark, a fee of INR 50 per hour will be levied.
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Summing Up
Premium infrastructural amenities have also been built into the terminals. These include escalators, panoramic elevators, CCTV security networks, and universal access ramps for differently-abled and senior citizens. The Varanasi ropeway will streamline travel for tourists and locals alike.
