Kerala tourism teases 'Helitourism' to be reality soon

Tourism Kerala is going all out to ensure the state emerges as a top global tourist destination amid fierce competition from countries like Sri Lanka, Thailand and domestic destinations like Andaman and Nicobar.

Now, the southern state has teased an unparalleled travel adventure in God's Own Country as it sets sights on introducing heli-tourism to enhance the experience for premium tourists. In a video shared on X, the state's tourism department said: "It's time for a brand-new travel experience in God's Own Country."

Earlier in May, at a stakeholders' meeting, the Tourism department had outlined plans to launch heli-taxi services connecting Kochi with tourist host spots like Thekkady, Munnar and Kumarakom. The department said that the public-private-partnership infrastructure would facilitate heli-tourism, aiming to provide a unique perspective of Kerala's water bodies, mountains, and picturesque countryside from helicopters.