India's first and longest ropeway to be launched

Q.  Which city will India's first and longest ropeway connect Elephanta Islands to?
- Published on 26 Apr 17

a. Mumbai
b. Pune
c. Alibaug
d. Kolhapur

ANSWER: Mumbai
 
IndiaIndia’s first and longest ropeway to connect Mumbai with the famous Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea is planned to be constructed by the Mumbai Port Trust.

The 8-km ropeway will begin from Sewri in Mumbai’s east coast and end at Raigad district’s Elephanta Island, globally renowned for Elephanta Caves, a Unesco World Heritage site.

Known locally as Gharapuri Caves, the small 16 sq. km island has several archaeological remains pointing to its rich cultural heritage, including the famous temples carved out of rocks.

Elephanta Caves: Know More
  • Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
  • Address: Gharapuri, Maharashtra 400094
  • Designated as world heritage site: 1987 (11th session)

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