Beyond transportation, the project will enhance tourism experiences, support local businesses, and help preserve cultural heritage. Visitors will enjoy breathtaking views of the eastern Himalaya, including Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters), creating a unique blend of spiritual fulfillment, cultural exploration, and natural beauty. Its proximity to northeast India attracts thousands of Nepali-speaking pilgrims and other Indian religious tourists each year.
PATHIVARA CABLE CAR
Enjoy a peaceful, scenic ten-minute ride on the Pathivara Cable Car to the revered Devi Temple.
PATHIBHARA CABLE CAR IS CHANGING THE TOURISM LANDSCAPE
The Pathivara Cable Car project, located in Taplejung district in the far eastern hills of Koshi provience, provides access to the revered Pathivara Temple, dedicated to Goddess Pathivara Mata. Perched on a high hillock at an altitude of 4,000 meters, the temple attracts thousands of pilgrims every year despite its challenging accessibility. The cable car will transform the journey for visitors and pilgrims, making it easier, generating local employment, and boosting tourism in the region. Revered as a manifestation of Goddess Pathivara Mata, the temple is also an important spiritual site for indigenous communities.
PATHIBHARA TEMPLE
Pathivara Temple sits at an altitude of 4,000 meters on a ridge about 3 km from the nearest accessible point by vehicle. Hindus worship Goddess Pathivara as a manifestation of Shakti; it is also a revered site for people from indigenous communities.