Lake Tahoe makes list of 'Breathtaking Cable Car Rides Around the World'
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/12/2015 - 9:24pm
Cable car rides, also known as gondola lifts, can offer memorable bird's-eye views of a destination. Here's a look at some of the world's most breathtaking cable car routes.
GULMARG GONDOLA, GULMARG, INDIA
Gulmarg Gondola is the world’s highest cable car ride. It run from Gulmarg resort to Kongdoori Mountain at a height of 13,057 feet (3,980 meters).
THE HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM, UNITED KINGDOM
Installed in 1984, the Heights of Abraham cable car offers spectacular views of Derbyshire, England. The ride soars to a height of 1,863 feet (568 meters).
HEAVENLY GONDOLA, LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
This 12-minute ride takes riders up more than 2 miles, with a panoramic view of the stunningly blue Lake Tahoe.
PEAK TO PEAK, WHISTLER, CANADA
This route links Whistler Mountain with Blackcomb Mountain, at the popular Whistler ski resort. Some of the cable cars have glass panels in their floors, giving riders a plunging view straight down
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