Vaishali Heliport Project Accelerates Land Identification Near Stupa
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Vaishali to get Heliport: Land identified near Stupa for enhanced tourism
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News18•20-02-2026, 21:05
Vaishali to get Heliport: Land identified near Stupa for enhanced tourism
•A heliport is planned for Vaishali, a sacred Buddhist site, to boost its national and international tourism profile.
•Approximately 5 acres of land near the historic Vaishali Stupa and Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum is being identified for the project.
•The heliport will offer direct, convenient connectivity for tourists, significantly reducing travel time from Patna Airport from hours to minutes.
•District Magistrate Varsha Singh confirmed land selection is underway, with a proposal to follow for state government approval.
•The project is expected to boost local tourism, create employment, and establish Vaishali as a major international Buddhist circuit hub, also aiding emergency services.
