Tourism Dept. exploring ropeway, winch train to ease access to Anjanadri hills
The Karnataka Tourism Department is evaluating the installation of a ropeway or winch train at Anjanadri Hills to improve accessibility for elderly and disabled visitors. The project faces scrutiny from environmentalists concerned about the impact on the local sloth bear habitat and the visual integrity of nearby UNESCO heritage sites.
The Karnataka Tourism Department is currently studying the possibility of installing a ropeway or winch train in Anjanadri Hills, similar to the one at Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu. Tourism Department officials said the project aims to ease travel to Anjanadri Hills for the lakhs of tourists who are unable to climb the 575 steps to the top.
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