Agra to host the first ever Taj Balloon Festival

With a view to boost tourism in Agra, the proud city of the Taj Mahal is ready to host the first ever Taj Balloon Festival. Uttar Pradesh Tourism in collaboration with E–Factor and Sky Waltz has taken a step further to attract the tourist across the world. As an adventurous people, you should know when the balloon festival occurs. Notably, Taj Balloon Festival which will take place from 14th to 16th November 2015.

There will be more than fifteen balloons from across twelve countries, including the USA, Belgium, Spain, UK, UAE, Taiwan, Australia, Germany and more. You will come across the beautiful skyline of Agra and its colourful look. The ballooning experts would display their skills on the days of the event.

While you are Agra, you will be mesmerised by its artistic Mughal culture and tradition. You will get a chance to the upside and downside view of the one among Seven Wonders of the World, ‘The Taj Mahal’.

Skywaltz is one and only hot air ballooning company in India, occupies a prime position in providing hot air balloon ride services. Skywaltz is famous for its services and expertise.

Hot Air Ballooning is gaining popularity in India due to its various safety measures provided by the companies engaged in providing hot air ballooning ride. Among all the adventure sport related activities, hot air ballooning ride in Agra is worth seeing. Hot Air ballooning ride in Agra is the latest aviation and adventure sport for the discerning tourists.  By this time, this festival is said to be the first step towards creating a world class ballooning centre in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Have you really seen the Taj Mahal?

Have you ever looked at birds flying over the Taj Mahal, which comes under seven wonder of the world. Everyone wants to fly like a bird. Flying like a bird over the city of Agra through hot air balloons is really a great achievement. Everyone asks where is the balloon festival?  The Taj Mahal in Agra represents stunning piece of architecture and it has been admired by people all around the world for years. People normally take a look at it from the front, the back and both the sides but with the area above the Taj Mahal in Agra being a no-fly zone. But our desire to get a glimpse of it from above has just never been fulfilled.

However, with the Ministry of Defense, the Indian Air Force, the Archaeological Survey of India, the Agra District Administration and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, all giving the go ahead, this dream might just come true.

More than 15 balloons have been permitted to fly over three routes during different parts of the day from November 14-16, and the passengers travelling on the balloon will get a chance to view the city like never before. The total ballooning experience has been divided into three parts, including Taj View, the Agraban and Nightglow.

First ride offers a magnificent view of the Taj Mahal from above.

Second ride will be along the Red Fort and other important landmarks of the Mughal era.

Third ride will be held in the evening, you will take a look at another beautiful sight with the balloons lighting up the night sky to the sounds of some beautiful tunes.

Notably, each balloon has the capacity to carry 4 passengers. Pilots are ready to provide safety measures and instructions for your safe ride. If you really want to fly over the Taj Mahal, get yourself registered before time runs out.

Read more. www.tajballoonfestival.com