Kochi: Helicopter services from Kochi to destinations like Munnar and Pampa have finally become a reality with the Ernakulam District Tourism Promotion Council entering into a pact with Chipson Aviation as part of its one-stop-shop Visitor Facilitation Centre(VFC) initiative.
The current DTPC information office near Gandhi Square is being revamped into the VFC from where both domestic and international tourists would get all tourism related services at a competitive rate.
“We’ve already signed an MoU with an aviation company and interested parties can book from tomorrow. Though, flying to destinations is a problem as helipads are present in only two to three places. Initially we’re looking to conduct a chartered service to Munnar and Pampa. The rate would come to nearly ` one lakh per flying hour,” said T N Jayasankar, Secretary, Ernakulam DTPC.
27/03/13 Deccan Chronicle
