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Shimla-Manali heli taxi from Diwali, one-way fare Rs 6,271
The Story in Brief
Pawan Hans Ltd will begin a regular helicopter taxi service between Shimla and Manali from Diwali, with a one-way fare set at Rs 6,271 per passenger. The company has completed all formalities for the route and will soon start online ticket bookings on its official website.
The service offers tourists an alternative to the long road journey between the two hill destinations. Pawan Hans had already launched flights on select routes in the state on 21 October, including a Shimla-Rampur one-way fare of Rs 3,637 and Rampur-Rekong Peo at Rs 4,264. A daily morning and evening heli taxi service also operates between Chandigarh and Shimla.
Tourist numbers in Himachal Pradesh surge during Diwali, Christmas and the New Year. Pawan Hans chairman and managing director Sunil Kumar Nagadawne said the Shimla-Manali heli taxi service would be launched soon.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The fare of Rs 6,271 for a one-way trip is a premium on a short aerial route, but for tourists who value time over budget it bypasses a road journey that can take five hours or more. Pawan Hans has already launched services on three shorter Himachal routes since 21 October, showing it can move from announcement to operation quickly. What the source does not clarify is the exact flight time between Shimla and Manali, or how many seats per flight will be available. The next step is the opening of online bookings on the Pawan Hans website, which will confirm whether demand matches the festive-season timing.
Source: amarujala.com
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