Completing the Holy Pilgrimage Without the Brutal Climb
According to legend, the darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi remains spiritually incomplete without paying homage at the high-altitude shrine of Baba Bhaironath. Previously, pilgrims had to endure a grueling 2 km steep uphill trek at a 60-degree incline.
Today, the modern Swiss-engineered passenger ropeway connects the Holy Bhawan directly to Bhairon Temple in just 3 minutes!
Ropeway Key Facts
- Travel Time: 3 to 4 minutes inside a secure enclosed panoramic gondola.
- Capacity: Twin cable cars carrying up to 45 passengers per trip with capacity of 800 passengers per hour.
- Ticket Cost: Subsidized nominal fare of INR 100 per passenger round-trip.
- Operational Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily (subject to clear weather and wind speeds).
- Ticketing Counters: Located directly beside the ropeway lower terminal near Bhawan.