Heli-taxi tourism likely to be a reality in Andhra Pradesh soon

Andhra Pradesh might soon offer heli-taxi rides to promote tourism in the region. The facility is soon to be launched in Krishna district in the state. A few selective private agencies have been chosen by the administration for this purpose. As per the reports, the packages will start from INR 3000.
District Collector B Lakshmikantham told the press that helipads will be built in mandal areas too to further promote tourism. He further stated, “We have roped in a few agencies for the heli tourism project. This would make travelling easier for tourists from abroad.”
It is being said that the prime reason behind this project is to let visitors save time during travelling to some of the major tourist attractions in the regions, such as Gandhi Hill, Bhavani Island, Manginapudi and Kanka Durga Temple. Reportedly, post state-bifurcation, tourism footfall almost doubled. The district administrations will be working in full swing to develop the major tourist attractions.
The district administration is now pinning hope on heli tourism, which is expected to boost tourism in the state. Earlier, travellers visiting Vijayawada for Krishna Pushkaralu were offered to tour the city by helicopters. They were charged INR 2000 per person and the heli ride lasted for around 20 min. The service was earlier offered by Pawan Hans Ltd. in association with Krishna district administration and Andhra Pradesh Tourism.
The collector referring to this development further said, “We want to encourage tourism in our district and develop locations across the district. Even the Dussehra festivities would be marked with much fervour this time to attract more tourists. We are developing and will promote Manginapudi beach, Sagara Sangamam, Nagara Vanam and Ghantasala.”