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The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is planning to launch hot-air balloon rides at two sports complexes in the national capital at the Yamuna and the Commonwealth Games Village sports complexes. 

Delhi Hot-Air Balloon Official Details 

Officials stated that after careful evaluation, two locations have been chosen to launch the project, and a tender has been issued inviting private players to operate the rides at DDA sites. The landowning agency has called for private operators to run the recreational activity on a revenue-sharing model.

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The selected firms will be allotted 60x60 metre plots at each site, granted permission to advertise on the balloons, and issued a three-year licence, extendable up to nine years. Each operator will be allowed up to four hours of flying daily, with the possibility of additional hours subject to approval.

"These sites will be offered for operation of hot air ballooning on a revenue-sharing basis. The required area, approximately 60 metres by 60 metres at each site, will be provided to the firm as per mutually agreed timings and days," the tender issued by the DDA.

Aiming to boost revenue and promote tourism, the landowning agency has earmarked four sites within each of its two major sports complexes, which already host various sporting facilities. Officials said selected firms will be permitted to advertise on the balloons, with licences granted for three years and extendable up to nine years.

"The space will be provided to the firm for undertaking a maximum of four hours of flying per day. However, temporary permission for additional hours may be granted by DDA on a case-by-case basis," the proposal added.

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Price And Other Details For Hot-Air Balloon Ride In Delhi 

The price of the hot-air balloon rides will be set by the selected firm, though the DDA has instructed that it remain reasonable. Spanning nearly 100 acres, the Commonwealth Games Village, built to house athletes during the 2010 Games, is located along the Yamuna River near Akshardham Temple. The Yamuna Sports Complex in Surajmal Vihar was also developed for the event.

(With PTI Inputs)