Machkund's 76-Year-Old Winch Draws Tourists

There is a very old winch at the Machkund hydroelectric power plant that is 76 years old.

It is a big rope system that can carry many people or heavy things.

It was built a long time ago to help build the power plant.

People used to ride it, but now only the workers can.

It is very safe and has only had one small problem in all these years.

Tourists love to see it and want to ride it again.

It is one of only two such winches in India.

The other one is at a temple in Tamil Nadu.

The winch goes up and down between the hills where the power plant is.

It takes about 20 minutes to go down and 13 minutes to go up.

The rope is changed every five years to keep it safe.