Ropeways may damage the environment in the Himalayas, despite their 'green' image
Ropeway terminal under construction in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. | Meenakshi Kapoor/ The Third Pole “We are not against the ropeway or development,” said Sundar Singh, head of Palchan’s village council. “We are only concerned about the environment and local livelihoods. We want as few trees to be cut as possible and people to be consulted.” A nine-kilometre ropeway is being built in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The electricity-powered aerial cable cars will carry tourists between Kothi, an ancient Himalayan village, and the Rohtang Pass, one of ...
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