Gulmarg Gondola generates 34 Crores in 8 months
Baramulla, CNS,03-Jan; Jammu and Kashmir government has earned a record Rs 34 crores from the Gondola cable car project in the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg.
For past eight months the Gulmarg Gondola, which is the world’s highest and Asia’s longest cable car, has earned Rs34 crores.
Gondola, since its launch, has been the major attraction for the tourists, both domestic and from abroad, and has been earning huge revenues. The tourists travelling to the world famous resort take pride in riding the Gondola, the Asia’s highest ropeway.
During last year, the Gondola Gulmarg had faced repeated breakdowns due to Covid-19 forcing many foreign tourists, including ski-professionals to leave the resort.
The break down had led to serious problems bringing down the revenue of the corporation.
Officials however said that for last two months things have improved a lot. “Due to the high efforts of Managing Director Mohd Akbar Wani and staff here in this gondola project we are hopeful that this year the Gondola will yield revenue more than the target,” said Suhail Ahamad, Manager Gulmarg Gondola Project.
The world famous ski-resort in north Kashmir, witnessed an unprecedented rush of tourists this season.All hotels in the mountain-locked bowl were filled to capacity by local as well as foreign tourists on Christmas and new year eve.
According to the officials, in the last three months, thousands of visitors have taken this ropeway every day.
”The response was very good this time. On new year eve, we are seeing a lot of rush. We expect good footfall this winter. From the past three months, we are seeing 2,000-3,000 people avail Gondola facilities every day. The bookings which we are looking at are very good and we expect a huge rush in the coming winter,” said Assistant Manager Gulmarg Gondola Project, Fayaz Ahmad.
The Gondola ride in Gulmarg is one of the most mesmerising rides to witness the breathtaking visuals of the snow-covered mountains. It’s the highest and longest ropeway in Asia. The Gondola starts from the Gulmarg and takes you at a height of 13,000ft above sea level to the mountains of Apharwat (CNS)
