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October 10, 2010 | Helicopter service launched for pilgrims in Kochi | Kochi: A heli-taxi services have been launched in Kochi
to ferry pilgrims to the famous hill shrine at Sabarimala and other pilgrim centers in Kerala. The helicopter services will be operated from Kochi to Nilekkal (the
foothills of Sabarimala) and to Saramkuthiyal, a religious spot. Though, the first
flight could not take off due to heavy rain, the official launch was held by airlifting
the helicopter by a few meters. "Today we have launched the heli- taxi services
to Nilekkal. It is just the beginning for religious tourism in Kerala and subsequently
we are sure we will be able to take handicapped and not privileged people to even
Sabarimala top," said Colonel (retired) Sasikumar, Director, Bharath Airways Private
Limited. This helicopter is going to be operating from Cochin ( Kochi ) International
Airport and it will be a non-scheduled operation, that is on demand basis. Advantage
of this operation is that any passenger coming to Cochin airport can reach the
foothills of Sabarimala, that is Nilekkal, withouit wasting any time" he added.
Initially, the Bell Helicopter, having five passenger seats, would be used. The
flying time from Kochi to Nilekkal is expected to be 30 minutes. The helicopter
can operate approximately for 30 hrs in a month, and is hoping to take a minimum
of 150 passengers to various locations in the State.
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