Ring in World Tourism Day with a stay at Skyview by Empyrean, pioneers of green mobility in India!

National, 21st September 2023: This year, the theme of UNWTO’s World Tourism Day is ‘Tourism and green investment’. Skyview by Empyrean, a mountain harbour spread across 22-acres in Patnitop’s Sanget valley, Jammu, has pioneered green mobility in India by building the Skyview Gondola, aka the ‘green gondola’.

With the ultimate goal to save Planet Earth, Skyview by Empyrean has been doing its bit towards helping India draw closer to achieving at least a few of the United Nation’s

17 Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

The Skyview Gondola pioneered environment-friendly mobility in India with this ‘green gondola’ built in 2019.  For the environment-conscious travellers who want to make a difference to the world by choosing to enjoy only sustainable tourism experiences, Skyview by Empyrean is the destination for them!

Here’s why:

– Skyview by Empyrean is the first Responsible Tourism Society of India-certified sustainable tourism destination compliant with all the parameters of Sustainable & Responsible Tourism practiced by Responsible Tourism Society of India and set as a standard by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

— The Skyview ropeway is net zero. Not a single tree was damaged or cut while putting in place the infrastructure for this gondola. On the contrary, more than 8,000 saplings of trees, along with shrubs and flowers were planted during construction.

— The flora and fauna of the region were left untouched while constructing the 2.8 km-long stretch over the Shivalik Himalayn range. The height of all the towers was raised with the fifth tower being one of Asia’s highest at 60 meters!

— The Skyview Gondola is the highest CEN-Certified Ropeway in Asia in terms of ground clearance. The ropeway covers a 30-45 minutes/ 26 km road journey between Sanget and Patnitop in just 10 minutes! This has considerably reduced dependence on fossil fuels, encouraging travellers to minimise the carbon footprint and enjoy a shorter and cleaner getaway to Patnitop.

— The infrastructure of the Skyview Gondola is state-of-the art and world class. All the towers, ropes, and cabins have been imported from France through the company’s technology partner, POMA, renowned as the world’s leading brand in gondola transportation.

The property’s sustainable architectural design promotes rainwater harvesting. The use of bio-degradable cutlery and a paper-free digitalized menu further create a healthy environment for guests at the mountain sanctuary that seamlessly merges premium hospitality, adventure, nature, and luxury!

About Skyview by Empyrean

Skyview by Empyrean (a division of FIL Industries Private Limited) seamlessly blends luxury hospitality and adventure in the mountains. Founded in July 2019, Skyview by Empyrean is a Mountain Harbour that houses exhilarating experiences including a world class gondola (ropeway), adventure activities; delectable dining, luxury accommodation and artisanal boutique – ‘Hands of Gold’ that curate’s regional artifacts and products all in the lap of the beautiful Sanget valley in Patnitop, Jammu.

This luxe outdoor haven nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, only an hour and a half drive from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple at Katra, offers guests the best-in-class-services and world-class infrastructure while celebrating nature through its green tourism initiatives.

The company’s flagship property spread across 22 acres is the single largest investment in tourism in the state and the largest non-road public-private partnership. It houses luxury rooms and suites where guests can enjoy a mélange of exciting mountain experiences including a ride in Skyview Gondola (ropeway). This is one of the highest CEN-certified ropeways in Asia covering 2.8 km in flat 10 minutes. Skyview offers its guests best-in-class service and dining options prepared by Skyview’s highly decorated F&B team.

Skyview By Empyrean is a Responsible Tourism Society of India (RTSOI) certified company. It is compliant with the parameters of Sustainable & Responsible Tourism as practiced by RTSOI and set as a standard by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. These include promoting sustainability management, socio-economic, cultural and environmental sustainability.

It also offers adventure sports, curated itineraries for long and short treks, mountain biking, archery, all-terrain vehicles, trails to pristine campsites and calm nature walks with naturalists and trekking specialists to ensure every guided experience is memorable.

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