Key Highlights and Details
- Location: Situated on Trikut Mountain in Maihar, Satna district.
- Structure: Operates via a cable car system installed by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd. (DRIL) in 2009.
- Capacity: Designed with a 4-person cabin capacity and a 800 passengers per hour (PPH) capability.
- Convenience: Transports devotees, especially the elderly and disabled, bypassing over 1,000 steps to the Shakti Peeth.
Impact on Satna
- Tourism Surge: The ropeway has made the Maihar temple more accessible, attracting larger crowds, particularly during Navratri.
- Accessibility: Transformed the, often difficult, pilgrimage into an easy, enjoyable experience for all age groups.
- Economic Growth: Boosted local tourism-related livelihoods, including transport, accommodation, and vendors in the Maihar region.
Future Scope
- Expansion & Upgrades: Due to high demand during festival seasons, there is potential for enhancing the capacity and frequency of the cabins.
- Infrastructure Improvements: Continued investment in safety audits and modernizing operations to handle increasing tourist traffic.