Patnitop ropeway reopens for weekends

Jammu, June 11

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The Patnitop ropeway in Udhampur district started weekend commercial operations on Friday over a month after it was closed in view of the pandemic.

The 2.8-km ecofriendly cable car project by Skyview is the first-of-its-kind leisure, lifestyle and adventure destination.

“Skyview by Empyrean, the recently launched hospitality venture of Empyrean Skyview Private Limited, is now open at Sanget-Patnitop for visitors starting today (Friday) for weekends from 11 am to 5 pm,” Syed Junaid Altaf, managing director, said.

Last year, the ropeway resumed its operations on October 10 after remaining closed for more than six months due to the Covid outbreak.

“We look forward to welcoming visitors to this unique and holistic adventure and lifestyle destination,” Junaid said.

He said Skyview was an ideal getaway for locals and tourists who visit nearby Katra, the base camp for Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, for religious tourism and for those looking to combine or extend their stay in Patnitop.

Spread over 22 acres in the panoramic Sanget valley and Patnitop, Skyview is just a 90-minute drive from the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.— PTI