Coimbatore: Imagine a bird's eye view of the Nilgiris bio-reserve from a giant hot-air balloon at a height of about 100 feet from the ground.
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry chapter of the National Adventure Foundation, an approved organisation by the government of India is organising a tethered hot-air balloon experience for residents of Coimbatore at an open field adjacent to a famous water theme-park and resort on Ooty Main Road near Mettupalayam.
"The main idea of the event is to offer an opportunity for adventure buffs and aviation sports enthusiasts to get full experience of flying on a hot-air balloon. About three adults and two children can take the balloon ride at once. We will also have a pilot inside the balloon to control it," said Group Captain Jayashankar (Rrtd), advisor, National Adventure Foundation.
21/12/12 Times of India
