Faith to get smoother ascent at Dhosi Hill

State’s first ropeway project — expected to finish by Dec 2026 — to provide much needed relief to elderly and persons with disabilities wishing to visit the site

Dhosi Hill, located 5-km away from district headquarters — Narnaul —, is a well-known religious and tourist attraction. The sacred site holds immense historical and spiritual significance due to the presence of the ashram of Maharshi Chyavan and a revered temple at the hill.

Devotees in large numbers from nearby regions and even distant places gather here, especially on Somvati Amavasya, a day of great religious importance. However, despite their devotion, many elderly and individuals with disabilities are unable to reach the top of the hill, as there is no convenient road or transport facility available at present.

“This is now set to change with the launch of Haryana’s first ropeway project, which is expected to complete by December 2026. It will cost over Rs 52 crore. Two acres land has been acquired from Kultajpur village, which will serve as the starting point of the ropeway. The ropeway line will end at the summit of the Dhosi Hill, providing a much-needed transportation solution. Two cabins (bogies) will operate along the route, and all modern safety standards will be followed to ensure a secure experience for visitors. The project is being executed by the National Highways Logistics Management Limited,” said Harvinder Yadav, Additional General Manager, Department of Tourism, Narnaul.

“The project is also likely to generate new employment opportunities for the local population. Every year, thousands of tourists visiting Jaipur and other nearby destinations often miss their visit to Dhosi Hill due to its lack of accessiblity options. With the new ropeway, their wish to explore the historical and spiritual site will finally come true,” Yadav said.

Anil Kaushik, a local social activist, said, “Dhosi Hill is often regarded as a treasure trove of herbs. It is the place where Chyawanprash, a herbal paste made from 46 medicinal ingredients, was first discovered by Rishi Chyavana, who performed penance here for many years. At the top of the hill lies a saucer-shaped plain surface, where a temple dedicated to Rishi Chyavana stands prominently.”

Kaushik said the hill was also home to several other temples, a sacred pond, ancient caves, and was surrounded by dense forest, making it a site of great spiritual and natural significance.

“The ropeway project will bring back the old days for many elderly like me and physically challenged individuals who once regularly visited the top of Dhosi Hills, but have been unable to do so in recent years due to old age or poor health,” said Om Prakash, an elderly man from Kultajpur village.

Prakash shared that he used to climb the hill every month more than a decade ago, but eventually joint pain made it impossible for him to continue. “Since the hill is part of our village, many others like me now can only admire it from afar, watching it from our homes due to illness or age-related issues. I have been eagerly waiting for the ropeway project to begin so that I can visit Dhosi Hill again,” he said.

Dharampal, another elderly villager, said, “We never imagined that such a modern facility will be available here, allowing us to reach the top of the hill in just a few minutes, compared to the one-and-a-half-hour walk it used to be.” Vikram, the Sarpanch of Kultajpur village, said the ropeway project was not only important for their village, but also for the entire region, as it would create new employment opportunities for many people.

Sudhir Bhargava, District Convener of the Indian National Trust for Art and Culture (INTACH), Rewari, said, “Chyawan Rishi Ashram is part of the ancient region known as Brahmavarta and is believed to be over 10,000 years old.”

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