Assam Ropeway Projects 2026: Five new ropeway routes are planned across four districts to ease travel, improve connectivity, and boost tourism.
Five ropeway projects have been planned by the Assam government to enhance connectivity and facilitate travel for the benefit of tourism. The proposed ropeway projects will connect various religious destinations, tourism spots, and transportation facilities in the cities of Guwahati, Cachar, Dima Hasao, and Sonitpur.
The announcement regarding the ropeway projects has been made by the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, following the Assam Cabinet meeting held on 3rd November 2026.
Assam Ropeway Projects 2026: Five Proposed Routes and Locations
Five routes of ropeways that have been identified comprise of two routes in Guwahati and one route each in Cachar, Dima Hasao, and Sonitpur.
| District | Proposed ropeway route | Length |
| Kamrup Metropolitan | Kamakhya Railway Station to Kamakhya Temple | 1.43 km |
| Kamrup Metropolitan | Khanapara to Guwahati Railway Station | 11 km |
| Cachar | Ganganagar Part VII to Bhuban Pahar Mahadev Temple | 2.80 km |
| Dima Hasao | Jatinga Bird Watching Tower to Hempeupet Peak | 3.50 km |
| Sonitpur | Agnigarh to Bhairabi Mandir | 1.80 km |
The two Guwahati routes would help connect various locations in the city through alternate means. The remaining three routes will ensure better access to places of religious significance as well as tourist spots in Assam.
Centre and Assam to Develop Ropeway Projects Together
These projects will come up under a collaboration between the Central and Assam governments in partnership with National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), which is a subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Under the proposed collaboration, the Central Government will own a 51 percent share, while the Assam government will own a 49 percent share.
Out of the five projects, the Kamakhya Railway Station to Kamakhya Temple ropeway has progressed the most. NHLML had invited bids for the 1.43-km ropeway on October 21, 2026, with a tentative cost of Rs 201.52 crore, which includes GST. The date for submission of bids is December 8, 2026.
The remaining four ropeway projects are still in the pre-DPR phase. Dates for construction and completion of these projects have not been announced yet.
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