Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Medaram Jatara: Helicopter and Road Upgrades
The Medaram Maha Jatara, a big tribal festival in India, now has helicopter services and new roads.
The minister Seethakka started these services to help people visit the festival more easily.
The helicopters will take people from Hanamkonda to Medaram and back.
There are also special joy rides to see the festival from the air.
The government has built 10 new roads and fixed many bridges to make it easier for the huge number of visitors.
They have also set up big parking areas and safety barriers.
The service is run by a company called Thumby Aviation and will be available until the end of January.
People can book their rides online or by phone.
The government has spent a lot of money to make the festival better for everyone.
Helicopter services launched for Medaram Maha Jatara, Asia’s largest tribal congregation.
Inaugurated by Seethakka, Panchayat Raj Minister, in collaboration with Thumby Aviation.
Services include shuttle rides from Hanamkonda to Medaram and joy rides for aerial views.
Fares are ₹35,000 for shuttle service and ₹4,800 for joy rides.
Booking available through the official website or designated helplines.
Telangana government completed 10 new roads and significant infrastructure upgrades at Medaram with a funding of Rs 165 crore.
1,400 acres earmarked for vehicle parking to accommodate the massive influx of pilgrims.
39 main routes developed leading to Medaram, including national highways and roads maintained by the Roads and Buildings and Panchayat Raj departments.
Extensive barricading installed to manage crowds safely, and helipads constructed or repaired at police stations for emergency use.
- Who
- Seethakka (Panchayat Raj Minister) and Telangana Tourism Department
- What
- Launch of helicopter services and road infrastructure upgrades for Medaram Maha Jatara
- When
- Inaugurated on Thursday, running until January 31
- Where
- Arts and Science College grounds, Warangal and Medaram
- Why
- To provide a unique aerial darshan experience, save time for devotees, and ensure seamless connectivity
- Event
- Medaram Maha Jatara
- Inaugurated by
- Seethakka (Panchayat Raj Minister)
- Operator
- Thumby Aviation Private Limited
- Service Duration
- Until January 31
- Shuttle Service Fare
- ₹35,000 per person
- Joy Ride Fare
- ₹4,800 per person
- Booking Platform
- www.helitaxij.com
- Infrastructure Funding
- Rs 165 crore
- Parking Area
- 1,400 acres
- Estimated Visitors
- Over 1.5 crore
- New Roads
- 10
- Main Routes
- 39
- Bridges Constructed
- 8
