Tag: Tirupati
Andhra Pradesh to start helicopter service in Tirupati
December 3 (TravelAndy): India’s Andhra Pradesh state is planning to introduce helicopter rides for tourists visiting the pilgrimage town Tirupati, said The Hindu.
The price for approximately 7-10 minutes ride is yet to be announced.
The services are slated to begin by the end February, 2016. The Shilpa Ram helipad in Tirupati is expected to be ready by then. Continue reading Andhra Pradesh to start helicopter service in Tirupati
Free pilgrimage for seniors
September 17 (TravelAndy): The Uttar Pradesh state government in India has planned to conduct a free trip to Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh and Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu for native senior citizens, said reports.
The pilgrimage tour will be conducted through Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation between November 26 to December 4.
A special train from Lucknow will ferry the pilgrims to the designated places. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses will facilitate the journey of the pilgrims to and from their residential places. Continue reading Free pilgrimage for seniors
Helicopter boost for Tirupati tourism
September 7 (TravelAndy): Helicopter services for tourists to Tirupati in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh will start from September 16, reported The Hindu.
Primarily, three helicopters will operate at the temple of Lord Kalyana Venkateswara at the foot hills of Tirumala, Goddess Padmavathi Ammavari temple at Tiruchanur and at the histrical fort of Chandragiri.
All the destinations are within 15km radius of Tirupati. Tourists availing this service will also be given a 20-minute for an aerial view of the entire hill station. Continue reading Helicopter boost for Tirupati tourism