Tourists to enjoy helicopter joyride near Boat Club soon
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The tourism development corporation took this step to boost tourism and enhance the accessibility of tourist attractions in Nashik.
Apart from Boat Club and Grape Park resort, there are two major wineries near the Gangapur Dam that also serve as tourist attractions. Thousands of tourists from Mumbai, Pune, Gujarat, and other parts of the country visit daily.
Apart from Nashik city, the helicopter joyride services are to be started at Malshejghat MTDC Resort, Karla, Lonar, Ganpatiphule, and Bhimashankar.
MTDC officials said, "We have floated the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the appointment of operators for providing the 'helicopter joyride service' at select locations, including Nashik. The last date for submitting the RFP is June 25. The RFPs are to be opened on June 26."
"If the operators are finalised, then the joyride services at Nashik Grape Park resort of the MTDC will start within three months," said the sources from MTDC.
Maharashtra's diverse landscape, ranging from the Western Ghats and pristine beaches to UNESCO World Heritage sites, presents significant potential for heli-tourism. The project aligns with the state's vision to elevate its tourism offerings, attract domestic and international tourists, and foster economic development through sustainable and innovative travel solutions, said the MTDC officials.
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