Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SHS)
Mangalore, Apr 15: Here's a chance of a lifetime to experience the beauty of Mangalore like never before.
Hop on to Cessna aircraft and tighten your seatbelts to witness an enchanting aerial view of the coastal district.
Cessna 172 aircraft that has arrived in Mangalore from Mysore will fly around the city and the district, in an experimental initiative taken by Panambur beach tourism development project to promote the tourism in the district.
The aircraft will remain operational in the district for a fortnight, and if the response is satisfactory, the ride would be extended for another 15 days. People are enquiring about the ride across the district through social media (Facebook) and are likely to turn out in big numbers. Cessna offers six rides a day, and two people can board at a time.
"It is a 20-minute joyride either in the city or across the district depending on the preference of the passenger. Package costs Rs 3,000 per head, and the ride takes off from Mangalore airport," said CEO, Panambur beach tourism development project, Yathish Bikampady. The aircraft will fly from the airport to the preferred destinations of the passenger. Currently one aircraft with a seating capacity of four operates in the district.
The Cessna ride began from Sunday April 13. On day one, the organizers in an effort to create voter awareness dropped handbills from the sky.
"It would be a bit difficult to conduct many rides as there is no dedicated runway. We also planned to introduce sky-diving but there is no separate airbase to put the plan into action. We do not want to cause inconvenience to the regular flights for joyrides," Yathish Baikampady explained.
Daijiworld's ace photographer Dayanand Kukkaje took this opportunity to capture in his lens the beautiful city of Mangalore in all its glory. Enjoy the stunning scenes!
To book a ride on the Cessna aircraft, contact Yathish Baikampady on 9449035570.
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