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Ladakh Restarts Helicopter Flights to Connect Remote Areas in Winter

The administration of Ladakh resumed subsidised single‑engine helicopter services from Leh to seven destinations starting September 29.

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Service is provided by Pawan Hans Limited under a wet lease agreement supported by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

Connected locations include Kargil, Padum, Lingshed, Dibling, Nyerak, Diskit, and Turtuk.

Fares are subsidised to keep them affordable for residents and tourists.

Flights also meet emergency medical requirements in remote regions.

All crew are licensed, and passenger screening and helipad readiness are ensured.

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The flights aim to improve intra‑Union Territory air connectivity and support emergency medical needs during harsh winter conditions.

Ticket prices range from 4,650 to 7,750 Indian rupees, with travel times between 30 and 50 minutes.

Experienced, instrument‑rated pilots and strict safety procedures are in place.

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subsidised

the government helps pay part of the cost

single-engine

has only one motor to fly

wet lease agreement

a contract where one company lets another use its airplanes and crew

Union Ministry of Home Affairs

the part of the Indian government that helps keep the country safe

instrument-rated

pilots who can fly using special machines that show where they are

licensed crew

people who have official permission to work on the helicopter

logistical

helping with the planning and moving of things

liaison

a person who makes sure everyone works together

nodal

a main point of contact for help

intra‑Union Territory

inside the same region of Ladakh

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