Telangana tourism to start heli-tourism services on Hyderabad–Somasila–Srisailam circuit from April 9

Telangana Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao announced the launch of helicopter tourism services on the Hyderabad–Somasila–Srisailam–Hyderabad circuit from April 9. The initiative will offer tourists panoramic aerial views of the Krishna river and the Nallamala forests, enhancing the overall travel experience.

The project is being implemented in partnership with private aviation agencies as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen tourism infrastructure and improve connectivity to key pilgrimage and eco-tourism destinations.

Explaining the itinerary, the minister said the journey would begin from Hyderabad, proceed to Somasila to cover its scenic backwaters, and then continue to Srisailam. Tourists would be able to avail boating at Somasila and have darshan at the Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, before returning to Hyderabad on the same day.

He added that the government plans to expand heli-tourism services to other destinations, including Nagarjuna Sagar, Ramappa Temple, and Nizam Sagar, as part of its vision to position Telangana as a leading tourism destination at both the national and international levels.