0.48 KM Section-II from Mahamaya temple to Bahu yet to be completed

Jammu Tawi, July 16: The much-awaited 1.18 km long Peerkho-Mahamaya section of Jammu Ropeway is inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today.

Speaking on the impact of the prestigious project on tourism, the Lt Governor observed that the complete operation of the Jammu Ropeway would give a further boost to the tourism sector in Jammu region, besides giving a fillip to the socio-economic development of the region by generating direct and indirect livelihood opportunities to the locals.

“Jammu ropeway will be a major tourist attraction in the region. It will instil new enthusiasm in the tourism sector in Jammu & Kashmir and add to aesthetics of Jammu city”, remarked Sinha.

With the throwing open of Peerkho-Mahamaya section of the ropeway to the public, the religious tourism circuit connecting three major temples of Jammu city viz. Peerkho, Mahamaya, and Bahu temple has also been completed. It will provide a lifetime experience of a joyful ride to the tourists, added the Lt Governor.

LG emphasised for devising a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the periodic inspection of the ropeway and for high-standard maintenance while keeping in view the safety and ecology factors.

The Jammu Ropeway project also offers a host of facilities including restaurants, walkways, lawns, public utilities, parking space, and other recreational facilities for the people.

Pertinently, Jammu ropeway is a hybrid system, the critical components having been imported and integrated with the Indian system. Costing Rs. 75.83 crores, the project comprises of two sections: Section-I is between Peerkho (Below Mubarak Mandi) and Mahamaya, with a distance of 1.184 km, whereas Section-II is between Mahamaya temple and Bahu, with a distance of 0.485 km. Section-II, however, remained incomplete for various reasons.