The one way helicopter fare for the holy Vaishnodevi shrine from the base town of Katra has been slashed to…
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The one way helicopter fare for the holy Vaishnodevi shrine from the base town of Katra has been slashed to Rs.1077 for each passenger.
This was today announced by the chief executive officer of the shrine board, Ajeet Kumar Sahu. The existing fare since the past three years is Rs.1170 and the new fare will be effective from April 1.
Contract for the heli-service has been awarded to the two successful bidders M/s Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd. and M/s Himalayan Heli Services Pvt. Ltd; Sahu added.
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Nearly 80 lakh pilgrims visit Vaishnodevi every year and the helicopter service for the mountain shrine has become quite popular.
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