An official statement noted that the initiative taken up by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will initially permit tethered flights for four hours daily. However, the ride timings might be extended by the DDA based on the requirements.
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Delhi Lt. Governor V. K. Saxena on Tuesday said that Hot air balloon rides will soon be available in Delhi at Baansera Park, enhancing the recreational amenities in the city.
After the successful trial of the city’s first-ever hot air balloon ride at Baansera on the bank of the Yamuna on Tuesday, witnessed by Saxena, he posted the photographs of the trials on his official X account and announced the launch of the adventure activity at other spots in Delhi, including Asita, Yamuna Sports Complex, and CWG Village Sports Complex, in the coming days. While he said that the tethered ride from the Baansera Park will start on Saturday onwards.
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An official statement noted that the initiative taken up by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will initially permit tethered flights for four hours daily. However, the ride timings might be extended by the DDA based on the requirements.
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“Following the successful trial at Baansera, public operations are expected to commence shortly. Once launched, these rides will offer residents and visitors a unique aerial view of Delhi’s natural landscape, riverfront, and cityscape, significantly augmenting the city’s tourism potential,” said the official statement.
Public rides are set to open soon, the statement said, in line with the peak season for ballooning in North India, spanning November to February, which offers ideal weather conditions for the adventure sport.
The project has been conceptualised and implemented under the direct supervision of the L-G, said the statement. This will introduce a new dimension to Delhi’s skyline and strengthen the city’s eco-tourism and adventure sports offerings, it added.
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