Rishikesh Makes History: Seaplane Lands on the Ganga
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new chapter in Uttarakhand’s story of transformation was written today at the Ganga Barrage in Rishikesh, as a private company successfully conducted the trial landing of a seaplane — a moment that will be remembered as the day Dev Bhoomi touched the sky from its sacred waters.
Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Uttarakhand government has steadily been building the infrastructure of tomorrow — modernising transportation, deepening connectivity, and daring to dream bigger for the state. Today’s successful trial is the living proof of that vision taking flight.
The seaplane service, experts believe, will be a transformative force for Char Dham Yatra, adventure tourism, and weekend getaways alike. Pilgrims and travellers — from across India and around the world — will soon be able to glide directly into one of the holiest and most breathtaking destinations on earth, saving time and arriving in wonder.
For Rishikesh, it is not just a new mode of transport. It is a new identity — a sacred city that now connects heaven and earth, quite literally, from the banks of the Ganga.
The waters of the Ganga have always carried prayers skyward. Today, they carried wings.
