Adani Enterprises (AEL) has received a letter of award (LoA) from National Highways Logistics Management (NHLML) for developing its maiden ropeway project under the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana.

The 12.9 km ropeway will link Sonprayag with Kedarnath, slashing the arduous 8–9 hour trek to just 36 minutes, significantly easing pilgrim access. Once operational, the facility will handle 1,800 passengers per hour per direction, serving lakhs of visitors. AEL’s Roads, Metro, Rail, and Water (RMRW) division will execute the venture on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis. The project entails an investment of Rs 4,081 crore, with a six-year construction timeline, followed by a 29-year operational period under AEL.

Beyond religious connectivity, the ropeway is expected to create employment, spur regional economic activity, and enhance tourism infrastructure in Uttarakhand.