Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Bihar Reviews Hot Air Balloon Tourism Proposal
The Bihar government is looking at a plan to start hot air balloon rides for tourists.
They had a meeting to talk about how this could work and what it would take.
They want to show off Bihar's beautiful places from the air.
They also talked about safety rules and how this could help local businesses.
They've already tried this in Rohtas, and the Chief Minister was there for the start.
But they're still deciding if they should do it all over Bihar.
Bihar government is reviewing a proposal to introduce hot air balloon tourism.
Recent meeting chaired by Arun Shankar Prasad discussed viability and safety.
Potential locations and economic impacts, including job creation, were assessed.
Successful trials conducted in Rohtas, inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
No final decision made; further assessments are planned before any announcement.
- Who
- Bihar government officials and tourism agency representatives
- What
- Review of a proposal to introduce hot air balloon rides
- When
- December 15 (meeting), February (trials)
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- To boost adventure tourism and diversify tourism offerings
- Location
- Bihar, India
- Proposal Status
- Under review
- Key Official
- Arun Shankar Prasad
- Recent Trial Location
- Rohtas, Bihar
- Inaugurated By
- Nitish Kumar