The Subdivisional Magistrate (SDM), Bharmour, Prithi Pal Singh, said here that the heli-taxi service would start from August 20 and would operate from Bharmani Mata at Bharmour to Gauri Kund just a few kilometers below the Manimahesh lake.
For the purpose, the tender process has been initiated which will conclude on July 31, the SDM affirmed.
Singh said the Bharmani Mata road had been made one way to avoid traffic congestion. Due to conducive weather conditions, more than 500 pilgrims were reaching the Manimahesh lake daily, he said.
The SDM said road conditions beyond Chamba had improved and footpath beyond Hadsar had been repaired. Water source points en route Manimahesh lake had also been revived.
“A rescue post along with lodging facility has been set up at Dhanchho, besides a medical post with requisite staff and medicines will start functioning there from July 19”, the SDM informed.
