Dehradun, March 24 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 22 Mar: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand is setting new benchmarks in the tourism sector. With a unique blend of spirituality, adventure, and modern infrastructure, the state is strengthening its position on the global tourism map.

To make pilgrimages smoother and safer, large-scale ropeway projects have been initiated. A 12.9 km ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath Dham will be constructed at a cost of Rs 4,081 crore. Similarly, a 12.4 km ropeway from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib will be developed at a cost of Rs 2,730 crore.

Once completed, these projects will significantly reduce travel time and physical difficulty for devotees.

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