Lucknow News: Prayagraj An effort has been made to launch a regular helicopter service connecting Lucknow with Kapilvastu and Prayagraj in an effort to boost tourism in the area. In terms of religious tourism, the two locations, Kapilvastu and Prayagraj, are prominent.
Specialised Heliports Planned for Lucknow, Kapilvastu, and Prayagraj
In order to accomplish this, specialised heliports would be built and furnished with a variety of amenities for both passengers and crew, such as waiting areas and lounges, well-stocked cafeterias, crew rooms, restrooms, and formal front desks. In order to develop, operate, and maintain heliports in Lucknow, Kapilvastu (near Gorakhpur), and Prayagraj with private sector participation on a lease and development basis, the U.P. Directorate of Tourism has already issued a “Expression of Interest (EOI)”. On July 24, a pre-bid meeting would be held at Paryatan Bhawan in Lucknow beginning at noon, according to a top U.P. Tourism Department official.
Developers Offered Additional Opportunities Beyond Passenger Operations
The deadline for bid submission is July 24, and the technical bids will be opened on August 8.“The primary objective of the proposed heliports is to provide a facility for helicopter operations in these regions, primarily to facilitate the movement of passengers between these three cities. The developers, however, will also be allowed to use the land for development of airstrip and its operation/maintenance for aero-sports, running aviation academy, or any other aviation-related activity as well,” the official added.
Heliport Development Envisions Thriving Aviation Ecosystem and Tourist Attractions
The project’s request for qualifications (RFQ) document, a copy of which is with HT, states that the developer will be permitted to provide additional services on the project site, if it is practical, such as hangar construction and operation, helicopter training school, café, bar, aviation lounge and food court in addition to the sale of goods and photo/video sales related to heli-tourism services/aero-adventure service. “The heliport would be developed as VFR (Visual Flight Rules) compliant facility. The authority will provide basic infrastructural space such as a landing space and parking of helicopters, refuelling yard, terminal building with facilities of check- in, security checking, baggage claim, ATC etc. The project site shall be handed over on as-is-where-is basis,” the RFQ stated. It is worth mentioning that while state capital Lucknow, known as the City of Nawabs, is where an ardent traveller can enjoy a tryst with history, culture, shopping, fun, spirituality, food, leisure, and more, Prayagraj is home to Sangam, the holy confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, revered by millions of Hindus and hosting annual Magh Melas, once-in six-year Kumbh and once-in-120-year Mahakumbh on its banks. Prayagraj is home to a number of temples and other holy places.
A Sacred Archaeological Site Steeped in Lord Buddha’s Legacy
Similar to this, during excavation at the Kapilvastu Stupa, which is located 97 kilometres north of Gorakhpur on the state route 1A, relics of the Lord Buddha were discovered in one of the districts of Province No. 5 of Nepal. As a centre for international Buddhist pilgrimage, Kapilvastu is currently being developed. Lord Buddha spent 29 of his formative years here. The large stupa is where the Buddha’s remains were found during excavations. At Ganvaria, you may also observe the remains of palaces and monasteries. There are other old temples of interest here, including those dedicated to the Shivling, Narahi, Kubernath, and Palta Devi. Surya, the Sun god, is honoured at this Narahi temple. It is constructed with a Konark-inspired design. Similar to this, during excavation at the Kapilvastu Stupa, which is located 97 kilometres north of Gorakhpur on the state route 1A, relics of the Lord Buddha were discovered in one of the districts of Province No. 5 of Nepal. As a centre for international Buddhist pilgrimage, Kapilvastu is currently being developed. Lord Buddha spent 29 of his formative years here. The large stupa is where the Buddha’s remains were found during excavations. At Ganvaria, you may also observe the remains of palaces and monasteries. There are other old temples of interest here, including those dedicated to the Shivling, Narahi, Kubernath, and Palta Devi. Surya, the Sun god, is honoured at this Narahi temple. It is constructed with a Konark-inspired design.
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