Second annual six-day Taj Balloon Festival begins

The second annual six-day Taj Balloon Festival started in Agra with as many as eight colorful hot air balloons dotting the early morning Taj Mahal sky. Those who were on-board the multi-colour balloons of various shapes and sizes enjoyed the beautiful architecture of the iconic 17th century monument from thousands of feet above the ground. Hundreds of city residents had gathered on their roof tops to wave at the balloons which traveled from one end of the city to the other.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 25 November 2016.

There are a total of 16 hot air balloons from 12 countries taking part in this six-day event. They have highly-experienced pilots and crew from India and around the world. The festival includes both morning flights and tethered flights in the evening at PAC ground. The balloonists hail from the US, UK, Spain, Germany, and UAE.
The ride is free for tourists/locals through lucky draws that will be conducted for all six days.
A balloonist from UAE has remarked - the iconic view of Taj Mahal from the sky will be a big crowd puller any given day ... the service should be made a permanent feature for tourists just on the lines of Jaipur.


Image courtesy wikimediacommons.org


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