Varanasi Ropeway to Cut Temple Trip to 16 Minutes
Varanasi's ropeway is nearly 95% complete and trial runs have started. It will carry passengers from Cantt railway station to Godowlia, near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, in 16 minutes for Rs 50, against more than 45 minutes by road. It is expected to open around Dev Deepawali.
Context
Context: Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of Varanasi's most visited sites, and its narrow old lanes often slow road traffic. Dev Deepawali is a festival of lights held on the Ganga ghats in November.
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