Development of Cable car at 4 locations in Karnataka

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GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
INITIATIVE
DEVELOPMENT OF CABLE CARS AT 4
LOCATIONS IN KARNATAKA
PROJECT REPORT
Detailed Project Report
TOURISM PROJECTS FOR INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
INVEST KARNATAKA 2016
January 2016
GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA INITIATIVE
Table of contents
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 4
1.1
Background .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2
Tourism Policy.......................................................................................................................... 4
1.3
Objectives ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.4
Approach and Methodology .................................................................................................... 5
1.5
Need for the Project ................................................................................................................ 7
2. Overview of 4 Locations ................................................................................. 8
2.1
Chamundi Hills ......................................................................................................................... 8
2.2
Nandi Hills .............................................................................................................................. 11
2.3
Kemmannugundi – Chikkamagalur ........................................................................................ 14
2.4
Madhugiri Fort ....................................................................................................................... 17
2.5
Need for the Project: ................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
3. Overview of Cable Cars ................................................................................. 20
3.2
Technicality Involved ............................................................................................................. 21
3.3
Challenges .............................................................................................................................. 22
3.4
Usage of cable cars ................................................................................................................ 23
4. Project Concept ............................................................................................... 24
4.1
Project Component ................................................................................................................ 24
4.2
Distribution of Infrastructure ................................................................................................ 28
4.3
Project Cost ............................................................................................................................ 28
4.4
Project Drivers ....................................................................................................................... 28
5. Annexure-1 ....................................................................................................... 30
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List of Tables
Table 1: Comprehensive list of project components at 4 locations for cable car project .................... 24
Table 2: Annual footfalls at 4 destinations ........................................................................................... 25
Table 3: Indicative project component requirement for Chamundi Hills ............................................. 25
Table 4: Indicative project component requirement for Nandi Hills .................................................... 26
Table 5: Indicative project component requirement for Kemmannugundi ......................................... 27
List of Figures
Figure 1: Approach to the study ............................................................................................................. 6
Figure 2: Temple at Chamundi Hills ........................................................................................................ 8
Figure 3: Location of Chamundi Hills on map ......................................................................................... 9
Figure 4: View of Hills and Temple at Nandi Hills ................................................................................. 11
Figure 5: View of Kemmannugundi, Chikkamagalur ............................................................................. 15
Figure 6: View of Madhugiri Fort .......................................................................................................... 17
Figure 7: Location of Madhugiri Fort .................................................................................................... 18
Figure 8: View of Mono Detachable cable car ...................................................................................... 21
Figure 9: View of Bi - Cable Detachable Gondola ................................................................................. 22
Figure 10: Cable car connecting Sentosa Island and Mount Faber – attracting large number of
footfalls ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 11: Mexico urban cable car transport system ........................................................................... 23
Figure 12: Cable car view at Mt. Titlis ................................................................................................... 31
Figure 13: Mount Titlis cable car routes ............................................................................................... 32
Figure 14: View of Mount Titlis Cable Car............................................................................................. 33
Figure 15: Emirates Airlines Cable Car across Thames river, London ................................................... 35
Figure 16: View of cable cars ................................................................................................................ 36
Figure 17: The Emirates Airlines cable car service in London ............................................................... 36
Figure 18: Route Map ........................................................................................................................... 37
Figure 19: Local attractions for the tourists.......................................................................................... 38
Figure 20L Bisrd's eye view of the cable car routes .............................................................................. 39
Figure 21: View of the open deck of the cable car ............................................................................... 40
Figure 22: Open deck of the cable car as visualized ............................................................................. 41
Figure 23:Darjeeling Ropeway .............................................................................................................. 43
Figure 24: View of Gulmarg Gondola .................................................................................................... 44
Figure 25: View of Auli Cable Car, Uttarakhand ................................................................................... 45
Figure 26: Scenic beauty offerred by Auli cable car.............................................................................. 45
Figure 27: Raigad Ropeway ................................................................................................................... 46
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1. Introduction
1.1 Background
Department of Tourism (DoT) Government of Karnataka (GoK) is determined to boost
the tourism industry in the state. The Tourism Sector has been identified as one of the
key sectors propelling the country’s economic growth. Karnataka State has been
ranked as the 3rd preferred destination among domestic tourists in the tourism sector.
Karnataka’s thriving economy has created many opportunities across the State in the
last decade.
For GoK, the tourism sector constitutes a real priority because it is an important sector
for the generation of employment, therefore various initiatives are been undertaken
with the involvement of all stakeholders, both public and private, that will foster a
more favourable environment for the development and consolidation of the tourism
sector. One of the initiatives in this direction is the formulation of Karnataka Tourism
Policy for 2015-20.
GoK intends to encourage the investors to invest in the tourism sector. A host of
incentives and concessions are provided to the investors in tourism sector, in the New
Tourism Policy for 2015-20. A large emphasize has been laid on enhancing hospitality
services and standards, promoting innovative developments and rejuvenation of older
tourist attractions, with the aim of offering visitors the experience that will
commensurate with higher expectations.
With this background, DoT has prepared a shelf of Project Reports of potential tourism
projects which could be undertaken for development along with collaboration with the
Private sector. Development of cable cars at 4 tourist locations in Karnataka locations
namely Chamundi hills, Nandi hills, Kemmannugundi hills and Madhugiri is one of the
projects identified for development.
1.2 Tourism Policy
Karnataka Tourism Policy 2015 – 2020 also emphasizes upon undertaking an effort for
developing Projects such as golf courses, cruise tourism, large entertainment studios,
entertainment parks (small, medium and large), cable cars, tourism trains, filmcity, etc. to
cater to different user segments. As per the Policy, various concessions and incentives are
also offered by the GoK for developing projects in tourism sector.
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1.3 Objectives
GoK intends to develop the Cable Cars at 4 locations in Karnataka to:
i.
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iii.
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v.
Provide varied experience to the tourists.
Attract footfalls, encourage extended stays and provide a wholesome
experience to the tourists.
Promote sustainable/ eco tourism.
Encourage entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities for the locals.
Encourage and promote Private Sector Participation in the development of
tourism sector.
The Tourism Policy 2015-20 would act as a catalyst to promote development of
tourism infrastructure and related facilities. The utmost importance would hence be
given to the developments under Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework.
One of the key initiatives of DoT in the regard is to explore the possibility of setting up
of cable cars in a suitable location near Nandi Hiils, Chamundi Hills, Kemmannugundi
hills and Madhugiri on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) basis.
1.4 Approach and Methodology
The Approach to the entire assignment is depicted in the flow chart below. The
detailed analysis and inferences drawn at each stage have been covered in detail in
the each of the following sections.
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Figure 1: Approach to the study
The overall framework for the assignment is explained in the figure above. The
assignment would involve the key initiatives elaborated below:
i. Assessment of the cable car industry would involve the following tasks:
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Overall trends, analysis, key drivers and market share analysis including key subsectors.
Economic advantage, key infrastructure requirement, revenue spinner effect, etc.
Review of case studies of similar cable car infrastructures established in India and
abroad, to arrive at the activities, components, footfalls, prices points and other key
success drivers for the Project.
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ii. Assessment of demand, infrastructure & support facilities would involve the
following tasks:
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Identification of various normative standards for quantifying the demand.
Demand estimation, scenario analysis and indicative pricing points.
Infrastructure support required to realize the demand.
Potential market share for the proposed Project.
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iii. Preparation of tender documents for inviting tenders on a PPP framework would
involve the following tasks:
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Listing of key development regulations applicable for developing cable cars.
Minimum design and safety standards.
Preparation of technical schedules.
iv. Bid process management for selection of a private developer / operator for the
Project would involve the following tasks:
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Marketing of the Project to potential developers / operators of cable car
infrastructure services.
Assistance in conducting the pre-bid meeting including drafting clarifications to
the queries raised by the bidders.
Evaluation of the bids received.
Assistance in negotiations and signing of contractual documents with the
selected bidder.
1.5 Need for the Project
i. Identified locations are popular tourist destinations and attract large footfalls.
ii. Making already established tourist destinations more attractive
iii. Located on hills, environmentally sensitive zones. Improving the Tourism
Infrastructure Scenario
iv. All of these locations have high or medium footfalls which causes huge amount of
vehicular movement in and around these destinations disturbing flora, fauna and
causing pollution simultaneously
v. Cable car is a convenient, time saving, eco – friendly, sustainable solution as well as
a tourist attraction itself
vi. Rising Middle Class, Increased Affordability & increased demand for weekend
gateways
vii. Encourage livelihood opportunities for the local population
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2. Overview of 4 Locations
The Department of Tourism has arrived upon the following four locations for developing
cable car infrastructure services for the tourists to commute to the tourism destination. The
annual footfalls of each of the locations are elaborated below:
Sl. No.
Tourist Destination
Footfalls
Category
1.
Chamundi Hills
2053949
High Footfall
2.
Nandi Hills
334424
Medium Footfall
3.
Kemmannugundi
125383
Medium Footfall
4.
Madhugiri
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The details of each of the locations are elaborated below:
2.1 Chamundi Hills
The project site, Chamundeshwari Temple, is located on the top of Chamundi Hills. The
temple was named after Chamundeshwari or Durga, a tutelary deity held in reverence for
centuries by Mysore Maharajas.
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Figure 2: Temple at Chamundi Hills
a. Location
Chamundeshwari Hills is located adjacent to Mysore city. It is situated at a distance of 145
km from Bangalore. The major road leading to Mysore is SH-17E from Bangalore. The access
road from SH-17E to the temple is through a hill which is in good condition. There is proper
signage along the road leading the vehicles to the temple. There are also steps to climb the
hill. The nearest urban centres are Mysore (3 km) and Srirangapatna (15 km). There is direct
KSRTC and private bus service to Mysore from Bangalore, Mangalore and other urban
centers. There direct rail connectivity to Mysore from Bangalore and Mangalore.
Figure 3: Location of Chamundi Hills on map
b. Site features and Surroundings
The temple has a beautiful idol of the goddess which is made up of gold. The temple has a
seven story tall 'Gopura' decorated with intricate carvings. At the temple are several images
of Nandi (the bull mount of Shiva). There is huge granite Nandi on the 800th step on the hill
in front of a small Shiva temple a short distance away. This Nandi is over 15 feet high, and
24 feet long and around its neck are exquisite bells.
c. Available tourism infrastructure
General
Available infrastructures at Chamundi Hills are enlisted below:
Resource Category
Religious and Natural/Ecological
Location
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It is located in Mysore city.
The nearest urban centre is Srirangapatna (15 km).
Accessibility

(Quality of Road, Local
Transport etc)

Major road connectivity is by SH-17E from Bangalore via
Srirangapatna.
Direct rail connectivity to Mysore from Bangalore and
Mangalore.
There is direct KSRTC and private bus service to Mysore
from Bangalore, Mangalore and other urban centers.

Closeness to other spots
It is located near to other tourist spots viz Mysore Palace (2
km), Jagmohan Palace (5 km), Mysore Zoo (4 km),
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Management
Tourist Infrastructure
Quality
St.Phenomena’s Church (8 km), Lalith Mahal (8 km),
Mysore sandalwood factory (10 km), Balmuri falls (12 km)
Mysore silk factory (15 km), Srirangapatna (15 km),
Ranganatittu (18 km), KRS Dam & Brindavan Garden (20 km).
Special Features
Chamudeshwari temple, trekking, city view from the hill
Segment oriented to if any
International, Domestic and locals
Present condition
Good
Space Quality
Good
Environmental Quality
Good
Solid Waste Management
Available
Level of Littering
Low
Current Activity & Usage
Worship, trekking, recreational area for city, hill view.
Signage & Information
Available
Eating Outlets
Available
Drinking Water
Available
Toilets
Available
Security
Available
Organized Parking
Available
Aesthetic / Architecture
Good
Timing of entry
Day time
Entry Charges
Nil
Maintenance
Mujrai department
Constraints for Planning
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2.2 Nandi Hills
Nandi hill is a popular tourist destination near Bangalore. It is a hill which has various
attractions like temple, fort, recreational area and picturesque hill view.
Figure 4: View of Hills and Temple at Nandi Hills
a. Location and connectivity
Nandi hill is located in Chikkaballapur taluk at a distance of 60 km from Bangalore along the
National Highway- 209. The nearest urban centres are Chikkaballapur (7 km) and
Doddaballapur (22 km). It is located near to other tourist spots viz Bhognandishwar temple
(8 km), Mudenahalli (km) and Rangasthala temple (9 km) in Chikkaballapur district. It is well
connected by NH-209.
The access road from NH-209 to top of the hills is surfaced and in good condition. There is
proper signage along the road leading the vehicles to the top of the hill. There is direct
KSRTC and private bus service to the top of the hill from Bangalore and Chikkaballapur.
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The preferred mode of transport is private vehicles. The accessibility and connectivity to
Nandi hills is good.
b. Tourism activity
Nandi Hills offer breathtaking scenic beauty and excellent climatic conditions. It has been
the favorite picnic spot for young enthusiasts for a weekend break. The pleasant climate
appeals to all the class of people. It’s a very popular destination among Bangaloreans. The
place is presently maintained by Horticulture Department. The place has varied tourist
attractions. The River Palar originates on the Eastern side of the hill while River Arkavathy
originates on the South-West part of the hill.
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It is not only its natural beauty and view from the hill top but the place has got religious as
well as historical significance. There are two temples on the hill top. One of them is the
Yoga Nandishwara temple with huge Nandi idol. It forms the identity of Nandi hills. There is
another one, called Gavi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple. Both the temples are not
architecturally important but belong to ancient era. Presently they are maintained by the
Mujrai department.
The earlier summer bungalows of Britishers are being converted into guest houses for the
visitors. It is operated by the Horticulture department. It is called Nehru House, formerly
Cubbon House, built by Lord Cubbon. It has total 20 numbers of rooms with tariff ranging
from 550 to 1500 per night. Many politicians and well known personalities stayed in this
heritage bungalow.
The records of the people who had visited this place have been maintained by the
Horticulture department. Gandhi House, where the Mahatma himself stayed, is under the
management of Government of Karnataka and is reserved for the stay of important
dignitaries.
The fort is on a sprawling area of 90 acres 4851 feet above the sea level. A secret passage on
the West is believed to have helped the Kings to escape during unforeseen attacks. A stone
doorway in the fort on the North-Eastern side is believed to have been the horse way for
helping soldiers to climb the wall on horseback. There is an excellent botanical garden on
the plateau at the top with a perimeter pathway that offers spectacular views of the
surrounding country.
c. Available tourism infrastructure at Nandi Hills
Resource Category
Location
Natural and ecological
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Quality
General
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Accessibility

(Quality of Road,
Local Transport etc)
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Located in Chikkaballapur taluk at a distance of 70 km
from
Bangalore along the National Highway-209. The nearest
urban centres are Chikkaballapur (7 km) and
Doddaballapur (22 km).
It is well connected by NH-209. The access road from
NH-209 to the temple is in surfaced and good condition.
There is direct KSRTC and private bus service to
Nandigram from Bangalore and Chikkaballapur.
Located near to another tourist spots viz Nandi hills (10
km), Mudenahalli (30 km) and Rangasthala temple (25 km)
in Chikkaballapur district.
Special Features
The temple is the finest and the most ornate of
the Dravidian temples in Karnataka built in 810 A.D.
Locals, domestic and international
Present condition
Maintenance is good done by the ASI department
Space Quality
Good
Level of Littering
NA
Negligi
ble
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Management
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Trekking, Biking, Cycling trips are regularly conducted by
the city – dwellers and the tourists visiting the city.
Worship and marriage ceremony conducted.
Available within the temple premises.
Eating Outlets
Absent
Drinking Water
Taps are available in Temple premise
Toilets
Absent
Security
Available
Organized Parking
Absent
Good
Timing of entry
Day time
Entry Charges
Nil
Maintenance
Archaeological Survey of India
Funds
2.3 Kemmannugundi – Chikkamagalur
Kemmannugundi is a hill station in Tarikere taluk of Chikkamagalur district. It is located at a
height of 1434 m above sea level on the Baba Budan Giri range of hills. Kemmangundi is also
known as K.R. Hills after the Wodeyar King, Krishnaraja Wodeyar, who had made it his
favourite summer camp. Kemmangundi is surrounded by thick forests and a salubrious
climate throughout the year. It is surrounded by the Baba Budan Giri range and blessed
with silver cascades of mountain streams and lush vegetation.
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Figure 5: View of Kemmannugundi, Chikkamagalur
The Horticulture department maintains a rock garden and also has decent accommodation
facilities. Kemmanagundi is pleasantly cool and has few pictureque waterfalls. It offers
spectacular are Rock Garden, Raj Bhawan, Hebbe Falls, Kalahathi Falls and Z-Point and
outdoor activities like camping and trekking is a good option for adventure enthusiasts.
a. Location & Connectivity
Kemmangundi hill station is located to the North of Chikkamagalur at a distance of 55 km
and 17 km from Lingadahalli. It is well connected by road network i.e., NH – 206 or NH – 48
which connects the destination to Bangalore though the condition of this road is very poor.
The public transport facilities are not dependable most of the times.
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b. Available Tourism Infrastructure
Resource Category
Natural & Ecological
Location
The Temple is located on the Vindyagiri hill top.
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Quality
General
Accessibility
(Quality of Road,
Transport etc)
Local 
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Through N.H.-206 Connecting Chikkamagalur &
Tarikere taluk.
Road Condition is very Poor
Lack of Public transport Facility
Budan Giri Hills & Tarikere Taluk
Special Features
Scenic Beauty & Flower Garden
Famous among Youth
Present condition
Maintenance is Good
Space Quality
Good
Excellent
Not addressed properly
Level of Littering
Negligible
Trekking
Absent
Eating Outlets
Negligible
Drinking Water
Absent
Toilets
Absent
Security
Present
Organized Parking
Present
Excellent
Timing of entry
Day time
Entry Charges
Rs.50
Management
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Maintenance
Department of Floriculture
Funds and awareness among locals
2.4 Madhugiri Fort
Madhugiri town is located in Tumkur district in Karnataka. Madhugiri is a single hill at an
elevation of 1200 m. This is the second largest monolith in Asia. A series of doorways leads
to this hill. The ruined temple of Gopalakrishna is located at the top of the hill. The highlight
of the hillock is the rock dome atop which stands a fort.
Figure 6: View of Madhugiri Fort
a. Location & Connectivity
Madhugiri fort is located in Madhugiri taluk of Tumkur district at a distance of 145 km from
Bangalore. It can be accessed along the SH-58 from Sira to Madhugiri. The access road from
the major road to the fort is surfaced and in good condition. There is proper signage along
the road leading the vehicles to the top of the fort. The nearest urban centres are
Koratagere (30 km), ChannarayanaDurga (34 km), Sira (37 km) and Tumkur (40 km). There is
direct KSRTC and private bus service to the fort from Tumkur, Bangalore and Mysore.
Tumkur is the nearest railway station. The accessibility and connectivity to fort is good.
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Figure 7: Location of Madhugiri Fort
The Madhugiri fort had been under the rule by Ganga, Chola, Hoysala, Vijayanagar kings and
Nolambas. In and around Maddagiri, there are temples and ponds known to have been built
during the period of Mysore ruler Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar. It was here that the queen of
Keladi, Veerammaji and her son were exiled by Hyder Ali, in 1763.
b. Tourism activity
Madhugiri is famous for its giant rock overlooking the town and the fort nestling in its steep
slopes. This monolith and the surrounding greenery of Madhugiri are its main attractions.
The place has old temples of Venkataramanaswami and Malleshwara built by the
Vijayanagara feudatories in the Dravidian style.
c. Available tourism infrastructure
Resource Category
Heritage
General
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Location
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Madhugiri fort is located in Madhugiri taluk at a
distance of 145 km from Bangalore.
The nearest urban centres are Koratagere (30 km),
Channarayana Durga (34 km), Sira (37 km) and Tumkur
(40 km).
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Accessibility
(Quality of Road, Local
Transport etc)
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Tourism
Infrastructure
Quality
It can be accessed along the SH-58 from Sira to
Madhugiri.
The access road from SH-58 to the fort is surfaced
and in good condition.
There is direct KSRTC and private bus service to the
fort from Tumkur, Bangalore and Mysore.
It is located near to another tourist spots viz.
Kaggaladu bird sanctuary (46 km), Mallik Rehan
Dargah (45 km) and Channarayana Durga (34 km)
Special Features
Fort, Nature and Heritage
Locals and domestic
Present condition
Maintenance is good done by the ASI dept.
Space Quality
Good
Level of Littering
Good
NA
Average in Fort and temple premises. The Fort and
temple surroundings are fairly maintained. Inadequate
dust bins
Fort, trekking
Not available
Eating Outlets
Absent
Drinking Water
Absent
Toilets
Absent
Security
Available
Organized Parking
Absent. Parked at the entrance of fort
The following chapter provides an overall idea of cable car scenario worldwide and within
the country.
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3. Overview of Cable Cars
3.1 Evolution of Cable Cars – Globally
Andrew Hallidie is considered the father of the cable car, although he was not the only
inventor to dabble in the use of cable as a means of transportation. Hallidie and his
father both held several patents for the manufacture and use of cable, or wire rope as
it was called.
i. The Powerhouse
Each of the different cable car lines once had its own powerhouse —or sometimes
several—to drive the cable used on the line. The first power sources were steam
engines powered by enormous amounts of coal each day, thus each powerhouse was
equipped with boilers to heat the water needed to produce steam.
ii. The Slot
Out on the street along their routes, the cable cars travel on steel tracks set above a
channel enclosing the cable. At the top of the channel is a slot through which the cable
car’s grip grabs the cable moving below.
iii. The Grip
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Cable Cars Worldwide have gone through a series of evolutionary changes since the
first line opened. These have involved the mechanical equipment and design of the
cars themselves, as well as those along the track and in the powerhouses. One of the
first changes was made to the grip itself.
iv. The Brakes
The cable cars employ a series of mechanisms to assist in braking the car and
regulating its speed. The three parts of this system are the wheel brakes, track brakes,
and an emergency brake.
v. The Cars
The original cable car line on Clay Street employed a dummy car containing the
gripping and braking mechanisms that pulled a passenger trailer.
3.2 Technicality Involved
In an aerial transit system, cabins/ cars/ carriers/ vehicles are usually suspended or
propelled from above using cables. The cable that supports the cabin may or may not
be the one that propels it too. This depends on the technology used. It is a two way
transport.
Following are the various types of technology used for installing a cable car:
i.
Non – Detachable Gondola
The cabin is permanently fixed on the cable. This was the system used earlier. This
system has a disadvantage as stopping one cabin involves stopping the whole system.
However, fixed grips system can achieve higher speed. This system does not allow midspan station or even if it does, the station has to be in the middle.
ii.
Mono Cable Detachable Gondola (MDG)
A mono cable detachable gondola (MGD) system has only one cable that supports and
propels the cabin.
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Figure 8: View of Mono Detachable cable car
iii. Bi – Cable Detachable Gondola (BDG)
A bi-cable detachable gondola (BDG) has two cables, one of which supports the cabin.
This cable is stationary while the other cable moves and serves the purpose of
propulsion. The Bicable system is designed to cope with the most difficult conditions.
The use of a separate track and haul ropes permits lines to be designed with extremely
long spans, and of effortlessly negotiating steep and slopes with impressive vertical
heights. Even with the long spans, which the Bicable gondola can easily achieve in
mind, the system performs extremely well in windy conditions.
Figure 9: View of Bi - Cable Detachable Gondola
iv.
Aerial Tramway
An aerial tramway consists of a cabin suspended from a cable, pulled by another cable.
v.
3S/ TDG Tri – Cable Detachable Gondola
A tri-cable detachable gondola (TDG) has three cables, two of which help in supporting
and the other in propelling the cabin.
3.3 Challenges
Cable car transport has not yet been a widely accepted transportation system. It needs
to address some challenges. Although it has been around for a century, there has not
been much research in this area. It has not been widely commercialized. Integration of
multiple systems is not easy. The design of an arrangement in which systems meet at a
station is still a challenge for the technology. Transporting above someone's property
entails privacy issues. Also, safety in case of emergency is widely a concern.
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3.4 Usage of cable cars
Cable car systems are viable transportation system which can be used as a mode of
mass transit at a reasonable cost. Cable car lines are very useful for transit of
mountains, hills, valleys, steep slopes & rivers.
Figure 10: Cable car connecting Sentosa Island and Mount Faber – attracting large number of footfalls
Lately, all over the World, cable cars are being used as an anwer to the traffic solutions
to tourism infrastructure to attract tourist footfalls. Cities such as Mexico and Lagos
have started using cable cars as city transport infrastructure along with having
separate provision for tourists.
Figure 11: Mexico urban cable car transport system
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4. Project Concept
Travel and tourism, the world’s largest industry, is a key driver of economic growth. Given
this background the development of appropriate infrastructure facilities for promoting
tourism would go a long way in developing the state’s economy.
This Section discusses the concept of Cable Cars in the context of the Tourism Policy of
Karnataka and other similar facilities established in India and abroad.
4.1 Project Component
Based on the review of similar Cable cars in India and abroad and analysis of the cable car
facility at a tourist attraction point, the existence of the following components were
surveyed and enlisted at respective locations:
Table 1: Comprehensive list of project components at 4 locations for cable car project
Sl.
No.
Existing
Absent
1.
Signage
2.
Eating Joint
3.
Drinking
Chamundi Hills
Nandi Hills
Kemmannugundi
Madhugiri
Water Facility
4.
Toilets
5.
Security
6.
Organized
Parking
It is observed from the table above that Chamundi Hills is the sole destination amongst all,
having all the project components and Madhugiri Fort is the destination which does not
have any of the enlisted components apart from security service. Hence, to boost
Karnataka’s tourism sector through upgrading the destinations and attract maximum
footfalls in all the destinations, the proposed 4 locations will have to develop the following
components in the respective project sites.
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Following table retrospects the annual footfall in all these destinations. This information will
provide a suitable insight of the required project components in the destinations.
Table 2: Annual footfalls at 4 destinations (2014)
Sl. No.
Tourist Destination
1.
Chamundi Hills
2.
Footfalls (No. of Persons)
Category
2053949
High Footfall
Nandi Hills
334424
Medium Footfall
3.
Kemmannugundi
125383
Medium Footfall
4.
Madhugiri
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Source: Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka
As per the annual footfalls statistics of 2014 from the table above, Chamundi Hilll is the only
destination with high footfalls. Nandi Hills and Kemmannugundi are in medium footfall
category.
i. Chamundi Hills
Though all the enlisted project components are present in Chamundi Hills but the facilities
need to improve both quality and capacity wise to meet the requirement of increased
footfalls due to the added attraction of cable cars at the destination. As per the tourism
data, Chamundi Hills already comes under the high tourist footfalls category. Thus this
destination required to be developed very carefully. The units of the components required
to be added in Chamundi Hills along with the area requirement required for each
components is elaborated below.
Table 3: Indicative project component requirement for Chamundi Hills
Components
Signages
Eating Joint
Indicative units/ size / area
20 units
1 unit
2,000 sq.ft
Drinking Water Facility
Toilet
42 units
WC (Female): 6 units
WC (Male): 5 units
Urinal: 8 units
285 sq. ft
Security (cubicle/ shed)
2 units
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Components
80 sq. ft
Orgenised Parking
Car
150 units
Bus
9 units
25000 sq. ft
ii. Nandi Hills
From the table above showing the comprehensive list of components, Nandi Hills does
not have the most significant three aspects present in the destination namely – Eating
Joints, Toilets and Organized Parking.
Since this destination is presently having medium tourist footfalls, along with the
development of cable cars in 2.0 acres of land parcel, the Project shall also develop the
aforementioned facilities. The facilities proposed to be developed are detailed out in
the table below along with the indicative units and area requirement:
Table 4: Indicative project component requirement for Nandi Hills
Components
Signages
Eating Joint
15 units
1 unit
1000 sq.ft
Toilet
14 units
WC (Male): 4 units
Urinal: 6 units
225 sq. ft
1 units
40 sq. ft
Orgenised Parking
Car
50 units
Bus
3 units
9120 sq. ft
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iii. Kemmannugundi
Presently, Kemmannugundi has only security services and parking facility for 20 cars at the
destination. This destination also falls under medium tourist footfalls category. Thus, to
develop Kemmannugundi as a favourable tourist destination, the following components
need to be developed as part of the basic infrastructure facilities for the tourists.
Table 5: Indicative project component requirement for Kemmannugundi
Components
Signages
Eating Joint
15 units
1 unit
1000 sq.ft
Toilet
14 units
WC (Male): 4 units
Urinal: 6 units
225 sq. ft
1 units
40 sq. ft
Orgenised Parking
Car
50 units
Bus
3 units
9120 sq. ft
iv. Madhugiri
Presently, Madhugiri is not having any of the basic infrastructure facilities which shall be
existing at a tourist destination. Since the required annual footfall data of this destination is
not known, considering the annual footfall to be of medium category, the following
components shall be developed at the destination on urgent basis.
Components
Signages
Eating Joint
15 units
1 unit
1000 sq.ft
14 units
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Components
Toilet
WC (Male): 4 units
Urinal: 6 units
225 sq. ft
1 units
40 sq. ft
Orgenised Parking
Car
50 units
Bus
3 units
9120 sq. ft
• Rope way
Top Level
• Organized
Parking
• Signage
• Eating Joint
• Drinking
Water
• Toilet
• Security
Ropeway
Base Level
4.2 Distribution of Infrastructure
• Signage
• Drinking
Water
• Toilet
• Security
4.3 Project Cost
The total cost of the project is estimated to be Rs. 80 Cr.
4.4 Project Drivers
The following issues are critical in ensuring the implementation and success of the Project:
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i.
Land
The minimum land requirement for the Project would be 2.0 acres for setting up the
cable car facility. Availability of land is critical for commencing the Project
development activities. Land would be made available by the Government.
ii. Location
Location of the 4 Project sites and their established status as a tourist destination is a
key factor for driving footfalls to the project locations. All 4 sites have connectivity to
the project site.
iii. Infrastructure
The physical infrastructures such as roads, water supply are few of the key concerns
for the private developer/ operator as well as for the public intending to visit the
destination. All of these facilities for the Project site are in place for operationalising
the Project facilities.
iv. Facilities / components
The facilities offered by the 4 tourist destinations would need to be carefully planned
to provide something of interest to all age groups. The success of the Project would
depend on the capability of the projects to attract visitors on a continual basis.
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5. Annexure-1
Details of Case Studies
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Case 1: Mount Titlis Cable car
Mount Titlis is Central Switzerland’s tallest peak standing at a 10,000 ft height. The peak, with
snow and ice becomes more spectacular and visually stunning view to offer to the tourists
when the tourists go for a revolving Rotair – a revolving aerial cable car that delivers a
dazzling 360o panoramic view of the snow covered mountains, valleys, lakes, glaciers and
forests.
Figure 12: Cable car view at Mt. Titlis

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sl. No.
Cable car rides:
Single and return rides
Season passes
Devil bike
Trotti bike
Mountainbike
Adult, Price in CHF (1 CHF = 66.87 INR)
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One Way
Return
1.
Engelberg - TITLIS
63
89
2.
Engelberg - Stand
36
51
3.
Engelberg - Trübsee
21
30
4.
Engelberg - Gerschnialp
08
12
Sl. No.
Adult, Price in CHF (1 CHF = 66.87 INR)
One Way
Return
5.
Engelberg - Jochpass
31
44
6.
Engelberg - Engstlenalp
38
54
7.
Trübsee - TITLIS
48
68
8.
Trübsee - Jochpass
12
17
9.
Trübsee - Engstlenalp
20
28
10.
Engstlenalp - Jochpass
11
16
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Figure 13: Mount Titlis cable car routes
Figure 14: View of Mount Titlis Cable Car

Activities:
Devil Bike (per person/ride)
Price in CHF
Adult 16 and older
Child 6-15*
Groups 10+ people
Devil Bike rental
14
14
14
Ride Trübsee Jochpass
12
6
10
* Recommended for 12 years and older


Daily open from July to October (snow and weather conditions permitting)
Reservation required starting from 8 people
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Trotti Bike (per person/ride)
Price in CHF
Adult 16 and older
Child 6-15*
Groups 10+ people
Trotti Bike rental
8
8
6
Fahrt Engelberg Gerschnialp
8
4
6
* Recommended for 10 years and older



The scooters are only available for use at weekends and on public holidays. The
scooter route is closed from Monday to Friday due to construction work.
Open from May to October (snow and weather conditions permitting)
Reservation required starting from 10 people
Mountainbike
Price in CHF
Bike transportation per ride
Adult 16 and older
5
Day pass Engelberg - Engstlenalp incl. bike transportation
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Summer bike transportation pass
90
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Case 2: London Cable Car Project
The Emirates Air Line is a cable car cable car link across the River Thames in London City. The
service started its operation from 2012 and is operated by Transport for London. Along with
providing the transport service across the river, this service offers a unique view of London
city to the tourists. In 2010, Transport for London (TfL) decided to develop a cable car across
the river Thames. This is the first urban cable car in United Kingdom.
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Figure 15: Emirates Airlines Cable Car across Thames river, London
The cable car is based on Monocable Detachable Gondola technology, a system which uses a
single cable for both propulsion and support, used also on the metrocable in Medellin,
Colombia. This MDG system is reportedly cheaper and quicker to install.
The cable car provides a crossing in every 15 seconds, with a minimum capacity of 2,500
passengers per hour in each direction which is equal to about 50 busloads. Bicycles may be
carried in these cable cars. Passengers can pay for their journeys with ‘pay-as-you-go’ cards.
There are 36 passenger gondolas of which 34 are in use at any one time, with a maximum
capacity of 10 passengers in each. Two gondolas are kept for maintenance staff.
Figure 16: View of cable cars
Dubai based airline Emirates has sponsored the project in a 10 year sponsorship deal in
exchange of branding of the cable car service with the airline’s name. The Emirates Air Line
route was introduced onto the London Tube map in 2012 displayed as a triple red stripe
rather than a solid line to distinguish it with the underground lines.
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Figure 17: The Emirates Airlines cable car service in London
Fare:
Adult
Child
Cash
(Single journey fare)
£4.40
£2.30
Oyster or Travelcard
(Single journey fare)
£3.30
£1.70
“Frequent Flyer”
(Ten journeys fare)
£16.00
n/a
Private hiring of a cable car is available for £88 and can accommodate upto 10 passengers at
a time.
Critics have often labeled these fares to be too expensive for the city dwellers to use this as a
mode of transport for commuting on a daily basis and meant only for the tourists.
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Figure 18: Route Map
Attractions for the tourists:
Figure 19: Local attractions for the tourists
The tourists can experience Canary Wharf, Greenwich Peninsula, The O2, Thames Barrier and
the Royal Observatory using this cable car service while travelling in the city.
There are café, restaurants and bars located in and around two terminals i.e., Emirates
Greenwich Peninsula and Emirates Royal Docks terminals.
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Case 3: Mount Stanserhorn Cable Car Project
A new cable car system lets guests enjoy fresh air and great views around Mount
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Figure 20L Bisrd's eye view of the cable car routes
Stanserhorn. The double – decker cable car has an open upper deck.
Riding to the top of the 1,900 m, Mount Stanserhorn with the wind in your hair, the blue sky
above you and a fantastic 360° panorama was the concept of the new cable car to replace
the one from Kälti to Stanserhorn.
Today it can be said that it was a thoroughly viable one. The so-called “CabriO” cable car is
the world’s first cable car with a roofless upper deck. The comfortable double-decker is the
very latest in cable car technology. The lower level (with windows going almost from wall-towall) has space for 60 people. From there, an elegant staircase leads up to the sun deck,
which offers room for about 30 people. The guests can enjoy 360° panoramic views as well as
the fresh mountain air. The car moves on two side-mounted support cables – a technological
innovation of Garaventa AG, a Swiss cable car company based in central Switzerland.
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Figure 21: View of the open deck of the cable car
Technical challenge:
From the beginning, one thing was very clear that if there was to be a new cable car, it would
have to fulfil all requirements while providing a new experience for visitors. According to
Director Jürg Balsiger, their vision was to enhance the experience during the journey. They
wanted to offer the guests a new dimension. As this was a whole new kind of cable car, it was
a challenge for engineers, architects and builders. The people at Mount Stanserhorn are also
proud of the fact that the project was almost completely Swiss-made – from the initial idea
down to the last screw. About 90% of the added value came from Switzerland, mostly from
companies in central Switzerland. In addition, the Swiss Post Office honoured the innovation
with a special stamp that came out in May 2012. The investment volume for the new cable
car project amounts to CHF 28.1 million. Launched in 2010, the recapitalisation was so
successful that it was oversubscribed within a short time and some seven million francs –
mainly from locals – flowed into the project.
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Figure 22: Open deck of the cable car as visualized
Time travel
The ride up to Stanserhorn is also a journey through local history. One witness is the old-time
funicular from Stans to Kälti. When it opened in 1893, it broke the world record for the
longest funicular. Indeed, pioneers have enjoyed an affinity with Stanserhorn for some 120
years. And while historical gems like the old-time funicular will remain at Stanserhorn, the
new CabriO will bring to the mountain a breath of fresh air.
The new CabriO cable car in figures:
Aspect
Details
Lenght:
2.320 meters
Base station:
711 meters above sea level
Mountain station:
1,850 meters above sea level
Aspect
Details
Capacity:
60 people
Conveying capacity:
465 guests per hour
Speed:
8 meters per second
Journey time:
6 minuts, 24 seconds
Investment:
CHF 28.1 million
Stans-Stanserhorn
Single person
Groups
Prices in CHF
Adults
Half-fare ticket / Swiss Pass /
GA
One way
Return
One way
Return
37.00
74.00
29.60
59.20
18.50
37.00
14.80
29.60
Groups (as of 10 people)
Round trip Stans-Stanserhorn-Wirzweli-Dallenwil-Stans
Prices in CHF
Groups
Single person
(as
of
10
People)
Adults
51.40
41.20
Half-fare ticket / Swiss Pass
26.90
20.60
Round trip Stans-Stanserhorn-Wiesenberg-Dallenwil-Stans
Prices in CHF
Single person
Groups (as of 10
People)
adults
48.60
38.20
Half-fare ticket / Swiss Pass
28.50
21.10
Every 10th person of a group travels for free.
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Cable Cars in India
Case: 1 – Darjeeling Ropeway
Darjeeling ropeway service provides a bird’s eye view of the entire city with lush green
vegetation and snow – capped mountains.
This service was started in 1968 by the forest department offering unparalleled views of
valleys and mountains. Later it met with an accident and was non – operational for some
time. The circuit has been revamped and restored to safety.
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Figure 23:Darjeeling Ropeway
Case: 2 – Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg Gondola is Asia’s highest cable car cicuit and world’s second highest cable car since
2008. The scenic splendour offered by this service will also help the tourist experience skiing,
horse riding etc.
Gulmarg Gondola connects Gulmarg resort to Apparwath Peack, standing 4200 m tall. It is a 2
stage ropeway; the first stage connects Gulmarg resort to Kondogiri station (3747 m) in
Kondogiri valley and the second stage cable car ferries fliers to Apparwath peak from
Kondogiri station.
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Figure 24: View of Gulmarg Gondola
This Gondola carries 6 people at a time and costs around Rs. 600 for the first stage, Rs. 800
for the second stage.
Case: 3 – Auli Cable Car, Uttarakhand
Auli, an important yet less-known skiing destination in the Himalayan Mountains in
Uttarakhand, has the most amazing cable car service that runs for 4.15 kms – the longest in
not only India, but also in Asia.
Figure 25: View of Auli Cable Car, Uttarakhand
Along with skiing, the 4.15 kms long cable car is the main attraction in Auli. It connects
Joshimath with Auli and offer magnificent views of the Himalaya. The lowest tower of the
ropeway is at 1906 m from MSL and the uppermost tower is at 3016 m. Taking 15 minutes
to complete a ride at speed of 5 m/sec, it is the best start one can have to an exciting Auli
trip. Chair-lift and ski-lift facilities are also available in Auli. The cost of the cable car ride is
around Rs. 400 for a round trip.
Figure 26: Scenic beauty offerred by Auli cable car
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Case: 4 – Raigad Ropeway, Maharastra
The Raigad ropeway ferries passengers to the stunning Raigad Fort, located in Maharashtra
which is considered to be the final resting place of the great Indian warrior King, Shivaji. The
Raigad ropeway is a non-profit endeavour, the first of its kind in India.
Figure 27: Raigad Ropeway
Raigad Ropeway is an important means for commuting to the Raigad Fort. The fort is
perched on a hill and holds a significant place in Indian history as it was the place that great
Shivaji Maharaj chose as his capital when he was crowned King of the Maratha Kingdom.
The ascent of the ropeway is 420 m and the rope length is 760 m. The ride cost for an
adult is Rs. 286 and for children is Rs. 143.
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Development of Cable car at 4 locations in Karnataka

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