Minister Temjen Imna Along with others during the flagging off of Aerial Experience Rides - Helicopter Service for the upcoming Hornbill Festival 2025 at Lerie Helipad, Kohima on November 25. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, November 25 (MExN): Minister for Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along, flagged off the Aerial Experience Rides - Helicopter Service for the upcoming Hornbill Festival 2025 at the Lerie Helipad, Kohima on November 25.
Advisor to the Chief Minister and Chairman, IDAN, Abu Metha, Chairman, TaFMA, Theja Meru, OSD, Transport Department, Myingthungo Ababe Ezung, Captain Amitabh and officials from the Tourism Department were also present on the occasion.
The helicopter service has been initiated by Thumby Aviation Pvt. Ltd in collaboration with the Tourism Department, Nagaland, with the aim of enhancing tourism experiences during the Hornbill Festival. The launch marks a significant stride toward offering chartered aerial experiences and improved connectivity for tourists visiting the State.
The service will offer opportunities for sightseeing around Kohima, aerial views of the scenic Dzükou Valley, flights between Kohima and Kigwema and an exclusive bird’s-eye perspective of the Hornbill Festival. Tourists will also be able to charter the helicopter to visit destinations across Nagaland.
Rates for the Aerial Experience Rides will be subsidized, encouraging participation from visitors within the State, domestic travellers, and international tourists. The partnership with Thumby Aviation is expected to serve as a model to promote tourism across the North East.
Bookings can be made through the Tourism Department’s social media handles, the information counter at Kisama, the official website or through designated contact numbers. The helicopter service will operate from Dimapur Airport, Kohima Heliport and Kigwema Heliport, offering convenient access for tourists throughout the festival period.
