Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Bihar Launches Patna Joy Ride
The Bihar government has started a new service called the Patna Joy Ride.
This service lets people take helicopter rides to see Patna and other places in Bihar from the sky.
The Chief Minister, Samrat Chaudhary, started this service at the State Hangar in Patna.
The rides will show people the city's historical sites, rivers, and beautiful landscapes.
The first flights will go to Valmikinagar, Rajgir, and the Maa Mundeshwari Temple.
These flights will run on weekends.
The government hopes this will bring more tourists to Bihar, create jobs, and make the state a popular place to visit.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary launched the Patna Joy Ride under the Bihar Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Scheme-2026.
The initiative offers aerial views of Patna's historical landmarks, riverfront, and urban landscape.
Initial destinations include Valmikinagar, Rajgir, and Maa Mundeshwari Temple.
Flights will operate on weekends, accommodating up to five tourists per flight.
The scheme aims to boost tourism, attract investment, and create new employment opportunities.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary
- What
- Launch of Patna Joy Ride under Bihar Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Scheme-2026
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- State Hangar in Patna
- Why
- To promote aerial tourism and boost the state's tourism sector
Tourism Promotion
Infrastructure Concerns
Tourism Growth
Tourism Promotion
The initiative will boost tourism by offering unique aerial views of historical and cultural sites.
Infrastructure Concerns
The infrastructure may not be ready to handle the increased tourist traffic.
Employment Opportunities
Tourism Promotion
The scheme will create new jobs in the aviation and tourism sectors.
Infrastructure Concerns
The initial phase is limited, and long-term job creation is uncertain.
- Inauguration Date
- Saturday
- Inaugurated By
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary
- Initial Destinations
- Valmikinagar, Rajgir, Maa Mundeshwari Temple
- Operating Days
- Every Saturday and Sunday
- Aircraft Types
- State-owned aircraft and chartered helicopters
- Capacity per Flight
- Up to five tourists