Vrindavan: A helicopter service will be launched on December 4 to ferry pilgrims on a " parikrama" (circle) of the holy town in just eight minutes. The Agra-based Jet Star Charter and Helicopter Services will use the helipad developed for President Pranab Mukherjee when he visited Vrindavan to lay the foundation stone of the world's tallest Sri Krishna temple on the Akshay Patra campus.
Yogesh Singh Choudhary, director of the company, said initially the chopper service would be available for a quick "parikrama" of the town but later, if the UP government permits, service to Agra could be extended.
The fare fixed for a trip is Rs 2,700 per person for conducting a "parikrama" of the Panchkoshi.
On foot, it takes about four hours to complete the 15-km "parikrama".
24/11/14 Times of India
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Yogesh Singh Choudhary, director of the company, said initially the chopper service would be available for a quick "parikrama" of the town but later, if the UP government permits, service to Agra could be extended.
The fare fixed for a trip is Rs 2,700 per person for conducting a "parikrama" of the Panchkoshi.
On foot, it takes about four hours to complete the 15-km "parikrama".
24/11/14 Times of India
