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Patna-Sonpur Ropeway: 7 KM Ganga Aerial Route to Cut Travel Time, Boost Tourism
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News18•03-10-2026, 10:11
Patna-Sonpur Ropeway: 7 KM Ganga Aerial Route to Cut Travel Time, Boost Tourism
- •A 7-kilometer long ropeway is planned from Patna's Marine Drive (JP Ganga Path) to Sonpur's Baba Hariharnath Temple, with a significant portion over the Ganga River.
- •The project aims to provide an aerial travel option over the Ganga, reducing traffic congestion and offering scenic views between Patna and Sonpur.
- •Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced that construction work is expected to begin in the next five months under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
- •The ropeway will benefit devotees visiting Baba Hariharnath Temple and boost tourism in Sonpur and surrounding areas, aligning with Bihar's focus on enhancing tourist facilities.
- •Another ropeway project is proposed in Bhagalpur, connecting Ajgaibinath Dham of Sultanganj with Aguani Ganga Ghat, to improve connectivity of religious and tourist places.
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A 7-kilometer-long ropeway is planned to connect Patna's Marine Drive (JP Ganga Path) to the Baba Hariharnath Temple in Sonpur, with a large portion passing over the Ganga River to offer scenic views to passengers. Construction is expected to begin in the next five months under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced the project at the Bihar Investor Meet in Patna, stating that construction work is expected to begin in the next five months.
Another ropeway project is proposed on the Ganga to connect Ajgaibinath Dham of Sultanganj in the Bhagalpur district with Aguani Ganga Ghat, aiming to create a new movement option between the two river banks.
