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Delhi to Launch Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Rides Saturday at Yamuna’s Baansera

The DDA positions the tethered rides as a showcase for the Yamuna riverfront’s eco‑tourism push under a licensed operator with aviation clearances.

Overview

  • Public operations begin November 29 at Baansera Park after a successful trial witnessed by Lt. Governor V. K. Saxena, who highlighted safety features including four high‑capacity tether ropes.
  • Tickets are priced at ₹3,000 per person before taxes, with the DDA indicating initial daily operations of about four hours that may be extended based on demand and conditions.
  • Rides are tethered and operated by a certified provider registered with the DGCA, with permissions noted by officials including Airports Authority of India clearances.
  • Baansera is the first site, with a staged rollout planned for Asita, Yamuna Sports Complex in Surajmal Vihar, and the Commonwealth Games Village Sports Complex.
  • Reported details on ride duration, capacity, and exact timings vary across outlets—estimates range from roughly 5–20 minutes and small‑group baskets—indicating final parameters may be set at launch.