Palani Murugan Temple – Ropeway System
Pilgrims to the hill top temple now use either flight of
693 steps or one of the three winches. Each winch could carry only 34 persons
and takes eight minutes to reach the top of the hill from the base station. On the
other hand, the rope-car takes only 2.45 minutes to cover the distance of 323
metres over the green covered precipices. The rope car is faster than winch.
The Rope car system is introduced for the first time in
Tamilnadu at Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani for the benefits of
the devotees. A mono Cable Fixed Grip Reversible Jig-Back Rope way system is
being operated with four cabins on each side with 350 passengers per Hour
capacity with travel time of 3 minutes.
The rope way is operated from 7.00A.M to 9.00P.M with
one hour break between 1.30P.M to 2.30P.M.
Fare for
Rope way: One way trip -
Rs.15/-, Special way - Rs.50/-
Landscaping:
Italian and Korean grass giving the rock a greenish look
were planted on the hill embankment on the rope car station. 30 meters High
artificial water fall is being created along the rope car alignment. Flowering
plants are also planted to create a beautiful sight. The eye-catching green
park has drip and sprinkler facilities. Artificial falls and greenery are now
an added attraction.
Second
Ropeway System:
Second rope way system of the same existing type but
with higher capacity is going to be installed for which necessary action has
already been taken.
Material
Ropeway System:
The installation of material rope way at cost of Rs.36
Lakhs to bring down the garbage’s collected at the hill temple is in progress.
