Girnar Ropeway

Girnar Ropeway, also known as Udan Khatola, is a cable car system in Junagadh, Gujarat, connecting Bhavnath Taleti at the foothills to Ambaji Temple on Girnar Hill. Inaugurated in October 2020, it spans about 2.32 km and is considered Asia's longest temple ropeway. It provides pilgrims and tourists quick access to sacred hilltop shrines, reducing a steep climb of thousands of steps, while offering panoramic views of the Girnar range and surrounding landscape.

Visitors can expect a scenic aerial ride of about 7-8 minutes each way in enclosed cabins with large windows offering panoramic views of Girnar Hills, forests and Junagadh city. The lower station is at Bhavnath Taleti and the upper station is near Ambaji Temple at around 900 meters elevation. From the upper station, visitors walk to Ambaji Temple and can continue on foot to other shrines. The area includes ticket counters, waiting halls and viewing areas.

The ropeway project was proposed to facilitate pilgrimage to Girnar Hill and was constructed by Usha Breco Limited. It was inaugurated on 24 October 2020. With a length of 2,320 meters, it is cited as the longest temple ropeway in Asia and significantly reduced travel time to the hilltop shrines that previously required climbing thousands of stone steps.

Girnar Hill is a major pilgrimage centre revered by Hindus and Jains, housing Ambaji Temple (Amba Mata), Dattatreya Shrine at the highest peak, Gorakhnath Temple and ancient Jain temples. The ropeway provides easier access for pilgrims to these sacred sites and supports religious tourism during festivals like Maha Shivratri and Girnar Parikrama.