SRINAGAR: This year, over nine lakh tourists have experienced the Gondola ride at Gulmarg, and by the end of the year, that number is predicted to surpass one million. Travellers characterise the encounter as seductive and bizarre. Kashmir tourism’s main draw is the Gulmarg Gondola, which is run and managed by J&K Cable Car Corporation. Situated at a height of 14,000 feet, it is Asia’s highest operating cable car and may be the most popular ropeway in the country. This year, the Corporation redesigned the second phase of the Gandola using the newest technology, conducted multiple safety tests, and improved the ticket issuing mechanism to improve and enhance the service delivery.J&K Cable Car Corporation’s managing director, Raja Yaqoob, stated that the company is aware of its importance as a major player in the J&K tourism industry. He stated that the company is dedicated to enhancing visitors’ experiences by providing them with a simple, hassle-free, and secure travel. He urged travellers to book their tickets exclusively online, adhere to the times specified on the ticket, and avoid any inconvenience by promising even better facilities during the upcoming winter season. The Gulmarg Cable Car has two phases, which are as follows: the first goes from the Gulmarg resort to Kongdori valley, and the second goes from Kongdori to Apharwath Peak.There are 18 towers and 108 cabins on the ropeway overall. The first stage travels to Kongdoori Station, located in the bowl-shaped Kongdori valley, from the Gulmarg resort at 2,650 metres (8,694 feet). At Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of neighbouring Afarwat Peak (4,200 m (13,780 ft)), the second stage of the ropeway ascends to a height of 3,980 m (13,058 ft).
