Pune: Rs 650 Crore Ropeway Planned to Connect Karjat with Bhimashankar
Pune, 14th November 2026: A ropeway project connecting Karjat in Raigad district to the Bhimashankar temple is proposed to be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 650 crore, offering devotees from Mumbai and surrounding areas a direct and convenient route to the pilgrimage site. The project will have the capacity to transport 144 passengers at a time, with 72 travelling towards Bhimashankar and 72 in the return direction, former state minister Dilip Walse Patil said.
Walse Patil shared details of the proposed project during his visit to Bhimashankar to review the arrangements for devotees and ongoing works under the temple’s development plan.
He said the project requires approval from a subcommittee of the state government, headed by the chief minister. Work on the ropeway is expected to begin after the necessary approval is granted.
Walse Patil expressed confidence that the project would be environmentally friendly and significantly improve accessibility to the temple, particularly for devotees travelling from Mumbai and neighbouring areas.
The proposed ropeway is expected to ease the journey to the popular pilgrimage destination and make darshan more convenient for devotees.
