Tourists who want a bird’s eye view of Darjeeling and the Himalayas can do so soon. A private charter plane service will start flights
Who will fly the plane: Super Shine Airways Private Limited, a Delhi-based company
The plane: A Cessna 172R that seats three and the pilot
Take-off: From Bagdogra
Service to start: From January 15
Look down to see: The Kanchenjungha and other Himalayan peaks, aerial view of Siliguri and neighbouring forests, Darjeeling hills and Mirik
Stay airborne for: 15 minutes or 40 minutes
Pocket pinch: For 15 minutes Rs 2,500, for the 40-minute flight Rs 5,000. For the cockpit seat beside the pilot and a lesson on controls shell out Rs 40,000 for 30 minutes
How many planes: One as of now. If the rides become popular, there may be more.
Source:Telegraph
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Who will fly the plane: Super Shine Airways Private Limited, a Delhi-based company
The plane: A Cessna 172R that seats three and the pilot
Take-off: From Bagdogra
Service to start: From January 15
Look down to see: The Kanchenjungha and other Himalayan peaks, aerial view of Siliguri and neighbouring forests, Darjeeling hills and Mirik
Stay airborne for: 15 minutes or 40 minutes
Pocket pinch: For 15 minutes Rs 2,500, for the 40-minute flight Rs 5,000. For the cockpit seat beside the pilot and a lesson on controls shell out Rs 40,000 for 30 minutes
How many planes: One as of now. If the rides become popular, there may be more.
Source:Telegraph
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