Mumbai: There is good news in store for ardent pilgrims who have hitherto hesitated from undertaking the arduous the treks involved in the char dham yatra. A number of charter companies have introduced chopper services that will fly pilgrims into the lap of majestic Himalayas, enabling them to complete the char dham yatra in a completely stress-free manner.
The char dham yatra involves gruelling treks on steep and uneven terrain, and usually takes 12 to 14 days by road. The duration is further lengthened during inclement weather conditions or owing to natural calamities like landslides. This lengthy ordeal can now be curtailed to a mere two days.
"We are getting a great response from pilgrims. Due to precipitous curves and frequent landslides on this stretch, pilgrims face great difficulty in reaching the most revered pilgrimage sites. Many a time they find it difficult to even complete their yatra owing to these obstacles. But due to the introduction of these chopper services, this yatra can be safely conducted in two days. The choppers fly to a maximum height of 1,200 square feet," said Rohit Mathur, CEO of Heritage aviation, a charter company which is offering these services.
13/05/11 Bipin Kumar Singh/MiD DAY
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