Jaipur: Tourists to Jaipur can now have a bird’s eye view of the city with India’s first commercial hot air ballooning venture commencing operations from Dec 1, E-Factor Adventure Tourism has announced.
Sky Waltz – as the venture is named – will initially have two balloons seating a total of eleven passengers.
Targeting high-spending Indian travellers, adventure sports enthusiasts and foreign tourists alike, Sky Waltz will launch the balloons from Amber Fort and surrounding areas.
Announcing the launch, Samit Garg, director, E-Factor Adventure Tourism (P) Ltd, said, the venture is "for Indian and foreign tourists alike as Jaipur is a prime tourist destination".
"Initially, we are commencing service of two balloons, but will be adding more balloons along with more locations in Rajasthan," he said.
Navigated by experienced international pilots, the flight of each balloon will last an hour. Each balloon will be flying morning and evening, six days a week, depending on weather conditions.
Flights are ticketed at $350 or0 Rs.14,000 per passenger for an hour, and the fare will include door-to-door pick up and drop service, and on-board snacks & beverages.
Source: IANS
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