As part of the Dasara festivities, helicopter joy ride for tourists started on Saturday.
This is an opportunity for the visitors to get a bird’s eye view of prominent places of Mysuru city. The tourists can see Chamundi Hill, Mysuru Palace and Lalitha Mahal Palace in the 10-minute ride of a helicopter.
The helicopter ride costs Rs 2,399 per person. Already, two helicopters have been deployed for the ride on Lalitha Mahal Palace helipad.
Higher Education Minister G T Devegowda, who inaugurated the helicopter rides, said, “This is a good experience for citizens of Mysuru. Many people have a dream to fly in a helicopter, hence to realise their dream, this ride has been organised”.
Tourism and Sericulture Minister Sa Ra Mahesh said, “There is a good response from tourists for the ‘Akasha Ambari’ for Rs 999. Heli-ride will also attract tourists”.
The helicopter ride will be there till October 19. As per the demand from tourists the service will be extended for two more days.
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Dasara heli-ride inaugurated
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