घुमना है तो यहां आ जाना | Things to Know about Lumbini Cable Car Butwal Nepal | Nomadic Life

The Lumbini Cable Car is a 2.65-kilometer cable car system in Nepal, connecting Butwal in Rupandehi to Basantapur hilltop in Palpa. It facilitates daily travel for up to 6,000 people, offering scenic views and recreational activities. The cable car is a project of Lumbini Cablecar Limited, a company established in April 2004.
Here's a more detailed look:
Location and Route: The cable car connects Butwal (Rupandehi district) to Basantapur (Palpa district).
Length: The cable car ride covers a distance of 2.65 kilometers.
Capacity: It can transport 6,000 passengers daily.
Gondolas: The system uses 24 gondolas.
Altitude Change: The ride ascends from a base station at 230 meters to a top station at 940 meters above sea level, according to The Rising Nepal.
Features: Besides transportation, the project includes recreational attractions like ziplining, sky cycling, and a children's area. A luxury resort is also planned.
Significance: The cable car aims to boost religious tourism by providing access to shrines like Maa Kamakhaya and Maa Durga at the top station and is also a tourist attraction in itself.
Accessibility: The cable car is easily accessible from the Sunauli-Bhairahawa border and Bhairahawa International Airport.
Construction: The cable car was inaugurated by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.
Ownership: Lumbini Cablecar Limited is the company behind the project, with major stakes held by Chandra Prasad Dhakal, Ramesh Sharma, and Hem Raj Dhakal, according to ICRA Nepal.