Shillong Peak Ropeway

under implementation

Economic/Social Impact of the Project The Shillong Peak Ropeway Project is one of several sub-projects under Meghalaya Ecotourism Infrastructure Development Project (MEIDP) funded by New Development Bank. The project is estimated at INR 138 crore and RITES, a Govt. of India Undertaking is the Consultant that made the Detailed Project Report. RITES would also be supporting Govt. of Meghalaya in the procurement and supervision of civil works. The agency is specialized in similar projects with a proven record. The length of the Ropeway will be 955 meters. The proposed lower terminal point (LTP) of the Ropeway is located near Forest Nursery, Laban and the upper terminal point (UTP) is located near Viewpoint of Shillong Peak. Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya will be implementing the project as a Project Implementation Unit under MEIDP. The Shillong Peak Ropeway Project will be completed in approximately 36 months.