India’s first sea ropeway to link Mumbai and Elephanta island
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India’s first and longest ropeway will connect Mumbai with the Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea.
The proposed 8-km long ropeway will be constructed by the Mumbai Port Trust.
The proposed ropeway will start from Sewri in Mumbai’s east coast and end at Raigad district’s Elephanta Island.
Points to Remember
Elephanta Island is globally renowned for Elephanta Caves, which is 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.
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