Gangtok, Sep 18 (PTI) Sikkim's longest and highest cable car has become operational in Namchi ahead of the festive season, offering scenic rides, officials said on Wednesday.

The 3.5-km-long Bhaleydhunga Ropeway starts at 1,800 m above sea level and ascends to 3,500 m, offering breathtaking views of the region and Mt Kanchenjunga.

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The ticket for a ride in the cable car is priced at Rs 950, an official of the Tourism Department said.

Equipped with 18 cabins, each seating eight passengers, the ropeway provides a scenic journey from Dhapper to the Bhaleydhunga summit. It has a top speed of 6 metre per second.

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The ropeway is operating from 8 am to 3 pm, the official said.

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