The Uttarakhand government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiss ropeway manufacturer Bartholet Maschinenbau AG for the development of a ropeway connecting Tapovan in Rishikesh to the Kunjapuri Temple in Narendranagar.

The ropeway project will offer seamless and eco-friendly access to Kunjapuri Temple, a prominent spiritual and tourist destination, significantly reducing travel time while enhancing safety and minimising environmental impact.

The initiative, led under the guidance of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj, and the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, marks a major milestone in the state's infrastructure development.

Bartholet, a globally renowned Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and part of the HTI Group, was selected after rigorous evaluation by a high-level committee.
Bartholet  will be involved from the conceptual stage through to commissioning and operations. The company will also prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) at its own cost, ensuring global standards in both design and implementation.