In a historic moment in Adventure Tourism of Madhya Pradesh, two days Skydiving Festival kicks off with great enthusiasm. Thrill seekers and Daredevils got a chance to explore the beautiful Lakes and other stunning nature landscapes of Bhopal from the sky. The two day skydiving camp organised by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board kicks off from Tuesday.
The program was inaugurated at the Rajiv Gandhi University of Technology, Bhopal stadium. Honourable Narottam Mishra, Home Minister, Madhya Pradesh graced the event. Sushri Usha Thakur, Honourable Minister of Tourism, Madhya Pradesh joined the event virtually. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board AMD Smt. Shilpa Gupta, Adventure Tourism Board Deputy Director Shri. Umakan Chaudhary was also present in the event. After the formal inauguration, two divers jumped from the aircraft holding the Indian tricolour and the flag of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB).
In collaboration with Pioneer Flying Academy, an Aligarh based flight school, which also backs Skyhigh India, an enterprise that’s associated with the United States Parachute Association (USPA), adventure seekers flew from Raja Bhoj International airport and landed on Rajiv Gandhi Campus. After Bhopal, Skydiving Camp will also be organised in Ujjain from 3-6 march.
Shri Shiv Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary of Tourism and Culture Department, Madhya Pradesh said, ‘It’s golden opportunity for all adventure lovers to participate in Skydiving event. As the event is first of its kind in state and is provided to adventurers at low prices and high standards. They can experience the thrill of flying like birds in the sky and explore the beautiful city of Bhopal from a height of 10,000 feet.’
Schedule of Sky-Diving in Ujjain
Dates: 3 to 6 March 2022
Venue: City Air strip, Ujjain.