Country's first Himalayan Air Safari started from Uttarakhand | 18 Dec 2023

Why In News?

On December 16, 2023, the country's first Himalayan Air Safari was launched from Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to start Gyrocopter Adventure.

Key Points:

• It may be noted that a successful trial of the flight of Gyrocopter was conducted at Bairagi Camp in Haridwar, in which DM Haridwar Dheeraj Singh Garbyal flew.
• This is a unique initiative to promote adventure tourism in the state. The Tourism Department has received DGCA approval for air safari through gyrocopter.
• Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council in collaboration with Rajas Aero Sports and Adventures Pvt. Ltd. will start air safari through Gyrocopter in the state. With a single seat aerocopter, tourists can enjoy the thrill in the air and also admire the Himalayas and natural beauty from close.
• Additional Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Development Council, Ashwini Pundir said that tourists will be able to easily reach the untouched tourist places of the state with the help of Gyrocopter. You can also enjoy the aerial view of the Himalayas, mountain ranges and rivers.
• Single seater aerocopter has been purchased from Germany. This will promote adventure tourism. A Gyrocopter trial was conducted in Haridwar on Saturday.