In the early hours of Friday, nearly 18 hot air balloons carrying seven to eight passengers moved into the air, marking the Hot Air Balloon Festival as it was launched near the Golconda Fort at the Golf Club premises.
Minister for Tourism and Culture Jupally Krishna Rao formally inaugurated the festival and later undertook a
hot air balloon ride as part of the opening celebrations.
Around 50 people participated in the rides, including those who booked tickets and VIPs.This festival is ticketed at Rs 2000 plus GST, excluding VIPS and Media. The evening rides for smaller distance are scheduled at the Parade Grounds in Secunderabad.