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Helicopter Tourism Gives Madhya Pradesh Tourism a New Boost, Connecting Spiritual, Heritage and Wildlife Destinations

SPT NEWS, Bhopal, 15 November: Madhya Pradesh is taking a major step towards strengthening its tourism infrastructure with the launch of the ‘PM Shri Heli Tourism Service’. The initiative aims to make some of the state’s most popular tourist destinations more accessible through helicopter connectivity. By connecting important religious sites, historical locations and wildlife destinations, the service is offering tourists an opportunity to explore multiple attractions in less time while enjoying a unique aerial travel experience.

Under this initiative, several prominent destinations have been brought together, including the Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar Jyotirlingas in Ujjain and Omkareshwar, Maa Sharda Temple in Maihar, Chitrakoot, associated with the life of Lord Shri Ram, the lake city of Bhopal, Indore, the historic city of Chanderi, and renowned tiger reserves such as Kanha and Bandhavgarh. The service is expected to make religious, heritage and wildlife tourism more convenient for visitors.

Keeping passenger convenience in mind, the heli-tourism packages offer more than just helicopter journeys. Depending on the package, tourists can avail themselves of accommodation, meals and local transportation through taxis. Special arrangements for pre-scheduled temple visits are also available for those undertaking spiritual journeys. Trained guides help visitors understand the historical, cultural and natural significance of each destination. Pick-up and drop facilities between helipads and local destinations further ensure a comfortable travel experience.

Under the Spiritual Circuit, helicopter services connect Indore, Ujjain and Omkareshwar. Three specially designed packages are available for tourists. The Indore-Ujjain-Omkareshwar-Indore package is priced at ₹30,000, while the Indore-Ujjain-Indore package costs ₹14,500. The Indore-Omkareshwar-Indore package is available for ₹18,000. Between November 2025 and September 2026, a total of 2,477 passengers availed themselves of the helicopter services under this circuit.

The Heritage Circuit has been designed to make Madhya Pradesh’s rich historical and cultural attractions more accessible. The Bhopal-Orchha-Bhopal package is priced at ₹14,500. Other available routes include Bhopal-Chanderi at ₹5,500, Bhopal-Orchha at ₹6,500 and Chanderi-Orchha at ₹2,750. Tourists looking for a short aerial experience can also opt for a joyride priced at ₹3,500. Between April and September 2026, a total of 684 passengers used the heli-tourism services under this circuit.

The Wildlife and Spiritual Circuit offers another exciting combination of adventure and religious tourism. Under this circuit, the Jabalpur-Maihar route is priced at ₹5,000, Jabalpur-Bandhavgarh at ₹6,500, Jabalpur-Chitrakoot at ₹7,500 and Jabalpur-Kanha at ₹6,000. The Maihar-Chitrakoot journey costs ₹5,000, while the Bandhavgarh-Kanha route is available for ₹7,000. Between November 2025 and September 2026, a total of 2,172 passengers benefited from the services under this circuit.

The response to the PM Shri Heli Tourism Service has been encouraging. Across its three circuits—Spiritual, Heritage, and Wildlife and Spiritual—a total of 5,333 passengers have availed themselves of the service so far. The growing number of passengers reflects increasing interest in convenient and experience-based tourism across Madhya Pradesh.

Tourists interested in booking helicopter journeys can make reservations through the following online platforms:

• www.flyola.in

• https://air.irctc.co.in/flyola

• www.transbharat.in

With its focus on better connectivity, passenger convenience and diverse travel experiences, the PM Shri Heli Tourism Service is opening up new opportunities for Madhya Pradesh’s tourism sector. By bringing together spirituality, historical heritage and wildlife experiences, the initiative could prove particularly attractive to travellers who want to explore several destinations within a limited time.