In Nepal, the harsh mountainous topography hinders a viable transport
infrastructure, including roads, making trails and mule tracks the only available option for
a majority of the population. This isolates communities and compels them to face an
exhausting, time consuming and often dangerous journey to get their agricultural
products to the nearest markets. This study investigates the potential of gravity goods
ropeway as a viable means of transportation to serve these isolated communities. This
research looks at Hiklung village to explore the significance of gravity good ropeways in
linking farmers to markets, its socio-economic impact, and its effectiveness in improving
food security and livelihoods of project beneficiaries. The findings of this study, based on
participant observation and interactions with project beneficiaries, suggest that an
alternative means of transportation like gravity goods ropeway can be a sustainable
transport solution to these isolated communities and increase their participation in the
local economy.