Heli service expanded in Uttarakhand, Delhi to Pithoragarh flight service inaugurated, these two hill stations also connected
Before the Uttarakhand State Foundation Day, the state has got the gift of heli connectivity. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually participated in the inauguration program of Delhi-Pithoragarh air service, Dehradun-Joshiyara (Uttarkashi) and Dehradun-Gauchar (Chamoli) heliservice from the Chief Minister’s residence auditorium in Dehradun. The inauguration of air service and heli service will promote heli connectivity in Uttarakhand.
According to the information, 42-seater aircraft will be operated through Alliance Air for Delhi to Pithoragarh air service. With the start of this air service, the 16-hour time taken by road will be reduced to just a few hours by plane. The tourism sector will also get a boost in this direction. Its special benefit will also be given to the tourism of the journey of Adi Kailash and Om Parvat.
During the inauguration of the air service, CM Dhami said that all these three heli connectivity are very important for our state. With the start of these services, tourism in the state as well as the economy of the state will also get a boost. Apart from this, the people of the border area Pithoragarh will also get a new and better option to reach the country’s capital. These services will also speed up emergency services and disaster management work along with heli connectivity.
Journey from Delhi to Pithoragarh for Rs 2500
CM Dhami said that it will take 1 hour 25 minutes by air service from Pithoragarh to Delhi. While the fare will be Rs 2500. Heli service from Dehradun to Joshiada (Uttarkashi) will take 40 minutes and from Dehradun to Gauchar will take 50 minutes. These aircraft and heli services will prove to be a milestone in the development of Uttarakhand.
Book heli service online on this website
From November 13, heli service from Dehradun to Gauchar (Chamoli) and Dehradun to Joshiada (Uttarkashi) and air service from Delhi to Pithoragarh will be started. Heli service from Dehradun to Gauchar will be available from Monday to Saturday. Pawan Hans helicopter will depart from Sahastradhara at 9:30 am and reach Gauchar at 10:20 am and will leave Gauchar at 10:40 am and reach Sahastradhara, Dehradun at 11:30 am. For online booking of helicopter service http://booking.pawanhans.co.in and toll free number 18001803649 has also been issued for contact.
