Gandhinagar, Aug. 21 -- During 2025-26, over 47.32 lakh pilgrims availed the Udan Khatola services to reach the pilgrimage sites on the sacred hills of Girnar, Pavagadh and Ambaji with devotion and enthusiasm. Of these, more than 23.43 lakh tourists used the Pavagadh Ropeway in Panchmahal, over 15.58 lakh used the Ambaji Ropeway in Banaskantha, and more than 8.31 lakh used the Girnar Ropeway in Junagadh.

According to the release, "The growing number of visitors, including families, children, senior citizens and Divyang, highlights the popularity of Gujarat's pilgrimage and tourism destinations. The increasing arrival of pilgrims is also creating significant employment opportunities for local youth. The Girnar Ropeway in Gujarat's histori...