Imagine gliding over the many reservoirs in Idukki or the Banasura Sagar in Wayanad in a floatplane or flying from one reservoir to another in a helicopter. If the thought excites you, get ready to experience it very soon.
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has set the ball rolling to launch floatplane and helicopter services at reservoirs under it, with the help of authorised service providers in the sector. The move is part of KSEB’s efforts to enhance the tourism potential of its reservoirs, most of which are already popular destinations. The services are expected to be operational by the end of the year.
Amphibian floatplanes are aircraft of relatively smaller capacity which can land both in water and on land. They are best suited in topographies having plenty of relatively calm waterbodies like reservoirs. Kerala, with a lot of still waterbodies, is ideally suited for floatplanes for both tourism and transportation purposes, according to the Board.
