Adani to Build 12.9 km Ropeway Between Sonprayag and Kedarnath

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the flagship incubator of the Adani Portfolio, has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from National Highways Logistics Management Ltd (NHLML) for the construction of the prestigious ropeway project linking Sonprayag with Kedarnath. The project will be delivered by AEL’s Roads, Metro, Rail, and Water (RMRW) division.

On completion, the 12.9 km ropeway will reduce travel time from an arduous nine-hour trek to just 36 minutes, making the pilgrimage far easier and safer. The ropeway will be capable of transporting 1,800 passengers per hour per direction, serving lakhs of pilgrims each year. Kedarnath attracts around two million pilgrims annually, underscoring the significance of this project.

The ropeway forms part of the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana. Developed on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis, the project will take six years to complete, with AEL operating it for 29 years after construction. In addition to improving connectivity, the project is expected to create jobs and boost tourism in the region.

“The Kedarnath ropeway is more than an engineering project – it is a bridge between devotion and modern infrastructure,” said Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group. “By making this sacred journey safer, faster and more accessible, we honour the faith of millions while creating new opportunities for Uttarakhand’s people through our partnership with NHLML and the Government of Uttarakhand. This prestigious project reflects our commitment to building infrastructure that not only serves the nation but also uplifts its people.”