Naina Devi Ropeway: Cable Car Guide
Ride up to Maa Naina Devi, skip the steep climb
The cable car from the base to the hilltop temple above Gobind Sagar — hours, crowds, the walking path and a cab plan from Chandigarh or Anandpur Sahib.
- Route Base → hilltop temple
- Hilltop ~1,200 m
- Chandigarh ~108 km
- Anandpur Sahib ~20 km
- Navratri Longest queues
- Price Get Quote
Naina Devi ropeway at a glance
Yes — a cable car runs from the base of the hill up to the hilltop temple of Shri Naina Devi Ji, so elders and children can skip the steep 1.25 km footpath. It runs through the day all year, with longer hours in summer, and stops in strong wind or storms. Navratri brings the longest queues. Tell us your date and we time the ride into your cab plan.
How to reach the Naina Devi temple on the hilltop
The cable car is the easy way; the footpath is the old way. Tell us who is travelling and we plan the right one for your group and date.
Easiest way upNaina Devi cable car
Free, steepOld footpath
Check on the dayBy car closer to the temple
Go earlyNavratri & mela days
Not runningAnandpur Sahib – Naina Devi line
Day tripGobind Sagar & Bandla add-on
Photos: Naina Devi town on the ridge — Sahilxr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hilltop temple — Invictus27, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Temple shikhara — Gurlal Maan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gobind Sagar from the temple area — Harmalhotra, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gobind Sagar reservoir — Ambuj Mishra, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Videos also use Naina Devi town by Devyansh.sharma09, CC BY-SA 4.0 (all Wikimedia Commons). Gondola photos are illustrative stock images, not the Naina Devi ropeway.
How a ropeway darshan day works
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Share your plan
Date, group size and pick-up city on WhatsApp.
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We check the week
That the ropeway is running — weather, festival crowds, maintenance.
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Early drop
Cab from Chandigarh, Anandpur Sahib, Kiratpur, Bilaspur or Ghumarwin to the lower station, early.
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Ride up
Ticket at the counter, ride up, darshan at the temple.
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Ride or walk down
Come down by cable car or the footpath; your driver waits at the base.
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Carry on
Anandpur Sahib, Gobind Sagar, Bandla or the Shakti Peeth circuit to Chintpurni.
Base to temple, and how far you drive
- Bus stand → about 2 km below the shrine.
- Cable car → lower station to the upper station by the temple.
- Footpath → about 1.25 km, steep.
- By road → Chandigarh ~108 km · Anandpur Sahib ~20 km · Bilaspur 60–85 km · Ghumarwin 64 km.
Schematic, not to scale. Ropeway runs subject to weather — we confirm on your date.
Best time to ride the Naina Devi ropeway
| Months | What to expect | Our tip |
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| Apr – Jun | Longest ropeway hours, hot afternoons, busy weekends | Ride before 10 am |
| Jul – Aug | Monsoon showers; Shravan Ashtami mela crowds | Rain or wind can stop the ropeway — keep the day flexible |
| Sep – Oct | Pleasant weather; Sharad Navratri is very crowded | Weekday or pre-dawn darshan |
| Nov – Feb | Shorter hours (till about 6 pm), cool clear days, lighter crowds | Best for elders |
| Mar – early Apr | Chaitra Navratri (2027 from 7 Apr) — heavy crowds | Book cab and stay early |
What we check before your ride
Suzu Travels is an HP Tourism registered travel agent (Reg. No. DTO-MND-11-243/2022), based in Bilaspur district. We plan the ropeway into your trip around these checks:
- Weather stopsRopeways in Himachal stop in high wind, storms or landslide alerts — ride early and follow staff and district advisories
- Festival crowdsIn Navratri keep children and elders close and carry small bags only; the district runs a command centre for crowd and traffic
- Elders and wheelchairsRamps are in place at the temple; tell us mobility needs and we plan the timing around them
- In the cabinStay seated, don’t rock the cabin, follow the attendant’s instructions
- Temple rulesFollow dress and photo rules — no photos inside the sanctum; carry water
- Plan BIf the ropeway is stopped, we suggest the footpath or the road up and re-plan the day
Get a quote in minutes
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Tell us
WhatsApp or the quote form — dates, people and pick-up city.
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We check your date
Ropeway status, festival crowds and today’s fare.
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You get one quote
Cab, stay and ropeway plan together, with any add-ons.
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Confirm and go
We send the plan and stay in touch on WhatsApp.
Your quote depends on the date (Navratri, Shravan mela, weekend or weekday), the number of riders (adults, children, elders) and one-way or return ride, your pick-up city and cab type (Chandigarh, Anandpur Sahib station, Delhi or Shimla), a night stay (temple-trust rooms, HP rest house, guest houses or Anandpur Sahib hotels) and add-ons such as Bandla paragliding, Gobind Sagar or Kol Dam water sports or the Shakti Peeth circuit. We send today’s fare on WhatsApp within minutes.
Ride up to Maa Naina Devi, skip the steep climb
The cable car runs from the base of the hill to the hilltop temple above Gobind Sagar: tell us your date and we time the ride into your cab plan from Chandigarh, Anandpur Sahib or Bilaspur, in one quote.
Get your Naina Devi quote
Tell us your date, group size and pick-up city. We reply with a cab + stay plan that times the ropeway before the queues.
Pair the ropeway with darshan and our home district
Day trip from Chandigarh: early cab, ropeway, darshan and back by evening. Flying in? Start with a Chandigarh airport taxi. For darshan timings, the legend and the temple story, read our Naina Devi temple timings guide.
Shakti Peeth yatra: Naina Devi with Chintpurni, Jwala Ji and Baba Balak Nath — see all pilgrimage tours.
Bilaspur 2-day: add Gobind Sagar water sports, Kol Dam lake rides or paragliding at Bandla. Other cable cars in the state are on our ropeways in Himachal page. Check Bilaspur weather before you go, or ask for a custom plan.
Naina Devi ropeway — questions
Is there a ropeway to Naina Devi temple?
Yes. A cable car runs from the base of the hill to the hilltop temple in Bilaspur district. The old footpath, about 1.25 km and steep, is the other way up.
What are the Naina Devi ropeway timings?
Listings show about 8:15 am to 7 pm from April to October and about 8:15 am to 6 pm the rest of the year. It stops in bad weather, so timings can change on the day — we check before you travel.
What is the Naina Devi ropeway ticket price?
Fares are set by the operator and change. Send your date on WhatsApp and we share today’s fare with your cab and stay quote within minutes.
Does the ropeway run during Navratri?
Navratri is the busiest time of the year. The temple opens from 2 am to midnight and queues build at the ropeway and the gate. Go early in the morning or choose a weekday outside the festival.
Is there a ropeway from Anandpur Sahib to Naina Devi?
No. A Punjab–Himachal ropeway has been proposed since 2012, with MoUs in 2012 and 2018 and failed bids in 2020–21, but it has not been built. You travel by road, about 20 km from Anandpur Sahib.
How far is Naina Devi from Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib?
About 108 km by road from Chandigarh and about 20 km from Anandpur Sahib railway station. From Bilaspur town it is roughly 60–85 km depending on the route.
Can elders visit Naina Devi without climbing?
Yes. Take the cable car up; ramps help at the temple. Avoid Navratri peak hours. For darshan timings and the temple story see our Naina Devi temple guide.
Can I book the Naina Devi ropeway online?
Tickets are bought at the counter. We plan your timing and cab so you reach the base station before the queues build.
