Hyderabad, Aug. 23 -- Telangana Tourism minster, Jupally Krishna Rao, on Friday, August 22, announced plans to introduce helicopter tourism in the state.

According to reports, the government of Telangana will collaborate with travel agency Ease My Trip to provide helicopter services between Hyderabadand Srisailam via Somasila.

Furthermore, the ministeralso laid down foundation stones for tourism development works in Somashila, Amaragiri, and Eegalapenta at an estimated cost of Rs 47.44 crore.

He also announced plans to develop 'Amaragiri Island' in Kollapur mandal as a tourism spot on par with international standards.

As a part of this, 23 development works will be undertaken at a cost of Rs 38.61 crore, stated the minster.

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