TBM Staff - Mumbai
Heritage Aviation has introduced daily helicopter services on the Pithoragarh-Almora route, aiming to enhance regional connectivity in Uttarakhand. The service promises swift and efficient travel, offering breathtaking aerial views of the region’s landscapes while reducing travel time significantly. This initiative is expected to bolster local tourism and contribute to regional economic growth.
The flights, operating under the UDAN scheme, will run twice daily on 7-seater helicopters. The first flight departs Pithoragarh at 10:00 AM, with a return flight from Almora at 10:20 AM. A second round of flights departs Pithoragarh at 1:40 PM, with the return journey from Almora at 2:05 PM. With fares set at an affordable INR 2,500 per person, the service makes air travel accessible for locals and tourists alike.
Heritage Aviation is the sole private operator providing regional helicopter connectivity under the UDAN scheme. Rohit Mathur, CEO,expressed plans to expand the network, adding routes such as Dehradun-Bageshwar and Dehradun-Nainital soon. Mathur emphasised the company’s vision to connect all major towns in Uttarakhand, offering economical fares to encourage widespread usage.
This new service highlights Heritage Aviation’s commitment to transforming travel in Uttarakhand, offering safe, fast, and affordable options for residents and visitors.
