Kashi Ropeway

The city of Kashi is getting ready to have a massive upgrade to their transport system with the new urban ropeway. The cable car system will help residents and tourists (and pilgrims) get through the busy parts of the city much faster.

The ropeway will run between Cantt Railway Station and Godowlia with 5 stops, (Cantt, Vidyapeeth, Rath Yatra, Girjaghar & Godowlia).

Quick Transport

One large benefit of the ropeway will be how fast you can get to places. You can get from Cantt to Godowlia in just 16 minutes. Whereas if you were to drive you could be looking at over 45 minutes due to heavy traffic.

This project will provide modern air conditioned cable cars that can carry up to 10 people. This will reduce the pressure off the busy roads and will be a much more convenient way to travel.

Ticket Price

The ticket price will be priced from Rs.10. If you were to go the full journey from Cantt to Godowlia you can expect to pay around Rs.50.

Kashi Ropeway Ticket Price – Fare Details

Travel Details

Regular Fare

Kashi Smart Pass Fare

Minimum Fare

₹10

₹8

Vidyapeeth to Rathyatra

₹10

₹8

Cantt to Godowlia (Full Route)

₹50

₹40

Maximum Notified Fare

₹50

₹40

Additional Charges

Facility

Charges

Premium Gondola – Per Trip

₹2,000

Premium Gondola – Advance Group Booking

₹1,200

Luggage Storage – First 2 Hours

Free for ticket holders

Luggage Storage – After 2 Hours

₹50 per hour (up to 15 kg)

When Will It Be Open?

As of 4th November 2026 we are at around 95-96% completion. We are now doing trial runs. The passenger service is expected to start around Dev Deepawali or December 2026. (Exact opening date TBC)

New For Kashi

The Kashi Ropeway is a massive step forward for the city in terms of modernising it’s infrastructure. Once it is up and running it will provide an easier way to get around and will provide tourists with a whole new way to experience the city.

Keep up to date with Blog Varanasi for all the latest news on the Kashi Ropeway, ticket prices and opening dates.