<p>Tourism Minister C P Yogeeshwar said that heliports will be developed at six places in Karnataka, which in turn will provide connectivity to major tourist destinations in Karnataka.</p>.<p>Speaking during an interaction with stakeholders here on Saturday, he said as a part of the heli tourism project, the heliport will come up at Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hampi, Kalburgi, Mangalur, and Hubballi.</p>.<p>The department is mooting a heli tourism model with a hub of a heliport and helipads at these places.</p>.<p>The Minister said that the centre has approved the state’s request for starting seaplane services to connect the state’s 320-km long coastal belt.</p>.<p>“Chief Secretary to the Karnataka government has been requested to conduct a survey to identify the spots and feasibility study for the same under Udaan scheme.”</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/karnataka-tourism-department-mulls-setting-up-aerodromes-heliports-964177.html" target="_blank">Karnataka tourism department mulls setting up aerodromes, heliports</a></strong></p>.<p>Madhusudhan from Aerohelicon said under the heliport project a base of heliport will be created, wherein chartered flight can land and take off to various destinations including for the promotion of spiritual tourism, medical tourism and others.</p>
<p>Tourism Minister C P Yogeeshwar said that heliports will be developed at six places in Karnataka, which in turn will provide connectivity to major tourist destinations in Karnataka.</p>.<p>Speaking during an interaction with stakeholders here on Saturday, he said as a part of the heli tourism project, the heliport will come up at Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hampi, Kalburgi, Mangalur, and Hubballi.</p>.<p>The department is mooting a heli tourism model with a hub of a heliport and helipads at these places.</p>.<p>The Minister said that the centre has approved the state’s request for starting seaplane services to connect the state’s 320-km long coastal belt.</p>.<p>“Chief Secretary to the Karnataka government has been requested to conduct a survey to identify the spots and feasibility study for the same under Udaan scheme.”</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/karnataka-tourism-department-mulls-setting-up-aerodromes-heliports-964177.html" target="_blank">Karnataka tourism department mulls setting up aerodromes, heliports</a></strong></p>.<p>Madhusudhan from Aerohelicon said under the heliport project a base of heliport will be created, wherein chartered flight can land and take off to various destinations including for the promotion of spiritual tourism, medical tourism and others.</p>