 Early Times Report
Jammu, June 20: A new helipad has been constructed at Panchi Point near Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu to aid pilgrims travelling to the holy shrine.
Teams of experts from the Ministry of Civil Aviation performed trial runs on Friday to give operational clearance to the structure.
New helipad near Mata Vaishno Devi Operation of new helipad at Panchi Point near new track, Bhawan, is expected to increase the number of people buying tickets to travel from Katra to the temple and back, sources have said.
Presently, there are two private companies operating from Katra to Sanjichat, two kilometers from Bhawan. The new helipad is located at a distance of about one kilometer from the temple.
About 800 to 1000 Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims fly from the temple and back in two private helicopters daily. |
