Over 200 tourists stranded in Gulmarg’s high-altitude cable cars rescued
Over 200 tourists were rescued from Asia's highest cable car in Gulmarg after a technical fault left them stranded. The rescue operation involved multiple agencies, including the State Disaster Response Force and the Indian Army, and lasted over four hours. Authorities are investigating the incident to prevent future occurrences and have assured that all safety protocols will be followed.
- ▪More than 200 tourists were stranded in cable cars due to a technical snag.
- ▪The rescue operation involved 15 teams from the State Disaster Response Force and the Indian Army.
- ▪The gondola service will be closed for maintenance on May 26 and 27, with refunds issued for affected tickets.
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- ▪ Tourists stranded in cable car in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg; rescue ops underway — Hindustan Times — Top
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More than 200 tourists onboard the suspended cabins of Asia’s highest cable car (13,054 ft. to 13,780 ft.) were rescued following dramatic efforts over several hours in the north Kashmir hill station of Gulmarg. Rescue operations were launched on Monday (May 25, 2026) afternoon after the cable car developed a technical snag, leaving the 65 cabins dangling. Panic gripped the stranded tourists as the weather turned inclement, with strong winds and rains lashing Gulmarg. The rescue operation lasted over four hours, and ensured the safety of all the tourists, officials said. Technical teams were assessing the nature and extent of the malfunction, they added.
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