Crowds of devotees gathering at the Ganga ghats, riverbanks illuminated by lamps and lights, and the entire city of Patna immersed in the festive spirit of Chhath.
This year, you can witness the beauty of this grand festival of faith not just from the riverbanks, but also from the sky. Expanding on the ‘Helicopter Joyride’—a dream project of Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary—the Tourism Department has introduced a special aerial tour for the occasion of Chhath.
For a cost of just ₹2,100, tourists and devotees can enjoy a helicopter ride offering breathtaking views of Patna. This service, provided by the Tourism Department, will be available from November 10 to November 16.
During this period, flights will operate daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, with six time slots allocated each day. Following this, the regular joyride service will be expanded starting November 19; in addition to Saturdays and Sundays, the service will also be available every Thursday and Friday.
A Panoramic View of the Ganga Ghats and the City
During Chhath, the Ganga ghats in Patna witness a unique spectacle of faith. Hundreds of thousands of devotees gather at the riverbanks to offer *arghya* (oblations) to both the setting and the rising sun. With vibrant decorations, brilliant lighting, and the air filled with traditional Chhath songs, the entire city is drenched in a festive atmosphere. From the helicopter, passengers will be able to take in the expansive flow of the Ganga, the city nestled along its banks, and the festive splendor of the ghats from above.
This experience adds a new dimension of thrill and tourism to the traditional fervor of Chhath. Those wishing to enjoy the ride can book their seats online through the official Bihar Tourism portal: booking.tourism.bihar.gov.in.
The fare has been set at ₹2,100 per person. The objective of this initiative by the Tourism Department is to provide a new experience to tourists during the occasion of Chhath, while also promoting tourism activities in the state.
