Aero Sport Activities in Himachal Pradesh Back on Track

The temporary ban on all aero sports including para gliding enforced by the Himachal Pradesh state government has been revoked on 15th October. The ban was imposed for security measures during the duration of Commonwealth Games, as the state of Himachal Pradesh is very close to Delhi.
The removal of the ban has brought cheer back to aero sports enthusiast as well as tour operators, as aero sports forms an integral part of tourism in the mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh. The ban on all aero sport activities in the state was enforced from 1st October in consultation with the Union Civil Aviation Ministry and was to be kept till 20th October, but has now been reduced.
Aero sports in states such as Himachal Pradesh and Goa are very popular. Apart from being an attraction amongst domestic tourist, these activities also attract foreign tourist due to low cost as compared to other foreign countries. About 85 foreign tourists from countries such as USA, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, New Zealand, Canada and Britain, who are mainly interested in para gliding were waiting for the ban to be lifted.
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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Oct 2010