Hot air balloon rides in Delhi in subsequent two months, enhance to ecotourism

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The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is planning to launch Hot air balloon rides within the subsequent two months.

The areas the place scorching air balloon rides will begin are Yamuna Sports Complex, Commonwealth Games Sports Complex, Asita, and Baansera Park.

Each day, 4 hours of flying time might be permitted, aiming at selling ecotourism and showcasing Delhi’s pure magnificence and aerial perspective of the National capital.

A Private company will function on a revenue-sharing mannequin, and the ticket income will go on to DDA’s account to make sure transparency and correct record-keeping.

The company might be supplied 3600 sqm (60X60 m) of house at every web site for the operation of the Hot Air Balloons and begin operations in 2 months’ time. The Project has been assigned for 3 years, which may be prolonged as much as a time interval of a most of 9 years.

The key areas lined are Asita (inexperienced zone), Baansera Bamboo Park on the Yamuna riverfront growth, Yamuna Sports Complex (Surajmal Vihar), and Commonwealth Games Sports Complex (constructed for the 2010 CWG).DDA is extensively engaged on the Rejuvenation of the River Yamuna and the state. The goal is to develop Yamuna Front right into a tourism and tradition hub.

Also, ferry service is being developed on the Yamuna River on a four- to six-km stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. This undertaking additionally goals to develop tourism. An MoU was signed between the Inland Waterways Authority of India and the departments of the Delhi authorities.

Published – August 01, 2025 10:28 am IST

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