Hot Air Balloon Rides Start in Delhi This Saturday — All You Should Know

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People in Delhi will soon have a new activity to enjoy. From Saturday, hot air balloon rides will begin at two parks on the Yamuna floodplains, run by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

A test ride took place at Baansera Park earlier this week. The Lieutenant Governor, V.K. Saxena, was also present during the trial. Each ride will last around 10 minutes, and the cost will be ?3,000 per person, plus taxes.

The balloons will rise up to 100–150 feet. The Airports Authority of India has also allowed them to go up to 200 feet if needed.

For now, the rides will be held at Baansera Park in Sarai Kale Khan and Asita East Park in Laxmi Nagar. If more people show interest, the DDA may add rides at the Yamuna Sports Complex in Surajmal Vihar and the Commonwealth Games Village Sports Complex.

At the start, the rides will run only in the evening. Daytime rides may be added later based on public demand. A DDA spokesperson said the balloons will operate for four hours each day, and the time can be extended if required.

This activity is part of the DDA’s plan to improve the Yamuna floodplains and create more spaces for leisure. Asita, which once had illegal structures, has now been turned into a green park. Baansera, which used to be a dumping area for construction waste, has been changed into a bamboo-themed park with over 30,000 bamboo plants, three water bodies, and a musical fountain.

Officials also said that a ferry cruise on the Yamuna is planned for early next year.

Both the Yamuna Sports Complex and the Commonwealth Games Village Sports Complex are important recreational spots in the city.