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23/12/23 07:36 AM IST

New initiatives for tourists Uttarakhand

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  • To offer a novel experience to visitors, Uttarakhand is planning a “breakfast tourism” scheme, which aims to combine the thrill of aviation with the serenity of nature.
Features of the scheme
  • Uttarakhand already has The Himalayan AirSafari service, and the government aims to add one more element to it — breakfast in the clouds.
  • In this, tourists will be flown to select locations difficult to reach by road, where they can enjoy a sumptuous breakfast along with the peace and quiet that comes from being close to nature.
  • According to a proposal for phase one, Kalsi, Chinyalisaur, Gaucher, Bairagi Camp, Nainisaini and Pantnagar have been identified as starting points, and breakfast arrangements can be made at places like Raithal, Harsil, George Everest, Rishikesh and Nainital.
  • Future phases of the scheme envision multiple meals at distinct scenic spots, promising diverse encounters with Uttarakhand’s landscapes.
Gyrocopters
  • A gyrocopter is a mix between a helicopter and an airplane.
  • It has a big rotating blade on top, like a helicopter, but it does not use an engine to spin it. Instead, when it moves forward, the air pushes through the blades, making them spin, which helps it stay up in the air.
  • Gyrocopters are generally considered safe and stable. They are also nimble and maneuverable, allowing pilots to fly closer to attractions.
  • Gyrocopters don’t require extensive runways for take-off and landing, so they can operate from smaller airfields or even open spaces.
  • In the future, gyrocopters could be used in the breakfast tourism plan too, as they need only around a 1-km strip.
  • They can fly in any weather conditions, and because they fly at a much lower altitude, they provide a better view to the tourists. Having more open space, they also provide a sense of adventure.
  • Under a pilot project, two gyrocopters brought from Germany have been introduced in the PPP mode under the Himalayan AirSafari scheme.
Source- Indian Express

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