“The helicopter is probably the most versatile instrument ever invented by man. It approaches closer than any other to fulfilment of mankind’s ancient dreams of the flying horse and the magic carpet.” ~ Igor Sikorsky
Helicopter riding refers to an act of exploring an area or surrounding area by means of flying in an area with the help of a helicopter. The best Indian cities to explore helicopter riding are
Mumbai
A helicopter ride 1000 feet above the city and the coast is the best way to experience the breath-taking beauty in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Mumbai. The helicopter ride in Mumbai helped us to witness some mesmerizing panoramic views of the Sea Link, the Mumbai skyline & the massive Arabian Ocean. Pawan Hans and other aviation companies provide aerial joy rides in Mumbai. They have different packages and options to choose from. They can even arrange for some special occasions like marriage , romantic proposals and pre-wedding-shoots on request.
Goa
The Indian state of Goa is blessed with lots of natural scenery like green fields , beaches and shore .The best way to explore these is through a helicopter. The government of Goa in partnership Pawan Hans, the largest helicopter operator in India, so that helicopter joy rides can be available in Goa. The rides take place in a Bell-206 chopper that can carry up to 5 passengers at a time. The cost of this ride is around Rs.3,500 per person and the ride lasts up to 15 minutes.
Sikkim
The mountain kingdom in the North eastern part of India has snow-clad peaks with its lush green flower valleys. Prayer flags of Buddhism in the sky and locals flashing warm smiles are some of the most loved and distinctive features of Sikkim. Helicopter rides are conducted by the Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation in Gangtok. The best thing about this ride is that it is a joy ride and has spectacular views of the city’s geography that made helicopter rides in Gangtok extremely popular.
Visakhapatnam
Also Called the Jewel of the East Coast, the Indian city in the state of Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam is a traveller’s paradise , located along the hills of the Eastern Ghats towards the Bay of Bengal. Its natural diversity and beaches will make you fall in love with this city. Visakhapatnam Helicopter Charter Services operates and offers a wide variety of rides and helps us to enjoy an awesome experience .The cost of this joy ride is around 2000 rupees per person and the ride time is about 20 minutes.
Jaipur
The city Indian state of Rajasthan that is painted in shades of pastel pink, architecturally loved and culturally rich. The service is provided by Heritage On Air and also by Royal SkyTech Aviation . The places covered in this ride include Nahargarh, Jaigarh, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Panna Meena Ka Kund, Jantar Mantar, Jaigarh Fort. The cost of this ride is around Rs. 9,999 per person for a 10 min ride