Hyderabad: Helicopter tourism services connecting Hyderabad, Somasila, and Srisailam are set to begin on Thursday, April 9.
It is going to offer a new travel experience for tourists.
Aerial view of Krishna River
Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said the service will give visitors an aerial view of the Krishna River and the green Nallamala forest region.
Earlier, the minister visited Somasila and checked the progress of the helipad construction and other arrangements.
Private aviation agencies will provide support for the project.
Helicopter tourism from Hyderabad to Srisailam
The helicopter trip will start from Hyderabad and first reach Somasila, where tourists can enjoy the scenic backwaters. The journey will then continue to Srisailam.
Visitors can also go for boating at Somasila and visit the Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple. The tour will be completed on the same day with a return to Hyderabad.
The government is also planning to introduce similar helicopter tourism services to other popular places such as Nagarjuna Sagar, Ramappa Temple, and Nizam Sagar.
