Uttarakhand: Second trial of seaplane landing in Rishikesh also successful, next trial at Tehri Lake

Sea plane makes another successful landing in Rishikesh, marks new chapter in tourism

By Arun Pratap Singh Garhwal Post Bureau Rishikesh, 9 Apr: A new chapter has been added to the tourism history of Uttarakhand with the successful trial of a 19-seater sea plane at the Ganga Barrage reservoir in Rishikesh. This was the second trial of the aircraft, operated by Sky Hop Company, which not only skimmed the waves of the Ganga but also demonstrated its strength against the river’s counter-current. Officials say that similar trials wil…

Uttarakhand: Second trial of seaplane landing in Rishikesh also successful, next trial at Tehri Lake

Rishikesh: A new chapter has been added to Uttarakhand’s tourism history. For the second time, a seaplane successfully landed and took off from the Ganga Barrage in Rishikesh, proving that this technology is safe and suitable for the region’s geographical conditions. The 19-seater Sky Hop aircraft performed two takeoffs and two landings, both in the main Ganga and upstream. Despite strong currents, the seaplane managed smooth operations, showing…