Rishikesh, April 10 -- A new chapter has been added to the tourism history of Uttarakhand with the successful trial of a 19-seater sea plane at the Ganga Barrage reservoir in Rishikesh. This was the second trial of the aircraft, operated by Sky Hop Company, which not only skimmed the waves of the Ganga but also demonstrated its strength against the river's counter-current. Officials say that similar trials will now be held also at Tehri Lake.

The trial held today was technically significant as the sea plane executed two smooth take-offs and landings on the main stream of the Ganga as well as against the counter-current. The successful operation against the river's flow indicates that the technology being used is safe and suitable for the...