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Helicopter Flights Launch in Himachal Pradesh
9 Jan
Summary
- Daily helicopter flights will connect Shimla to Kullu and Kinnaur.
- Service begins January 14th, operating two daily flights to Kullu.
- A six-seater Airbus H125 helicopter will be utilized for the routes.

Daily helicopter flights are set to launch on January 14th, connecting Shimla with Kullu and Kinnaur. This new service is part of the union government's regional connectivity scheme, UDAN.
Heritage Aviation will operate two daily flights on the Shimla-Kullu route, with fares set at Rs 3,500 per person. Additionally, one daily flight will commence on the Shimla-Reckong Peo route, priced at Rs 4,000 per person.
The service will utilize a six-seater Airbus H125 helicopter. Trial runs were successfully completed, and the Himachal Pradesh Government has pledged its full support for the initiative.



