Helicopter ride in Pune
Pune operators such as Thumby Aviation and Mahalaxmi Aviation run short Pune Darshan joyrides when there is demand, often around festivals. Mahalaxmi Aviation has flown from the Oxford Golf Course helipad in Bavdhan.
- Ride
- 5 to 10 min
- Price
- ₹5,000 to 6,000 pp
- Group
- 6 per flight
- Private R66
- ₹1,20,000 + GST
Helicopter rides in Pune
Pune Darshan rides cost about ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 per person for 5 to 10 minutes (December 2024), usually for a full group of six. A private R66 for up to 30 minutes is listed at ₹1,20,000 plus GST.
Pune operators such as Thumby Aviation and Mahalaxmi Aviation run short Pune Darshan joyrides when there is demand, often around festivals. Mahalaxmi Aviation has flown from the Oxford Golf Course helipad in Bavdhan.
A standard ride passes Shaniwar Wada, Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir and Mahatma Phule Mandai; the Bavdhan route also passes Fergusson College, Deccan Gymkhana and Vetal Tekdi. During the July 2026 Palkhi, an 8-minute ride cost ₹4,999 and a 15 to 20 minute Dive Ghat ride ₹9,999.
To book the whole helicopter, Universal Adventures lists a private R66 flight of up to 30 minutes at ₹1,20,000 plus GST for four seats. Mahalaxmi Aviation takes bookings for joyrides, weddings, flower showers and pilgrimage flights.
Sources:Free Press Journal, 3 Feb 2024: Mahalaxmi Aviation rides from Oxford Golf Course helipad, Bavdhan, 8 min about ₹5,000Punekar News, 20 Dec 2024: Pune Darshan 5 to 10 min, ₹5,000 to 6,000 per passenger, six per flightAdventure Club Pune, Jul 2026: Palkhi Darshan rides 9 to 11 Jul 2026, 8 min ₹4,999, Dive Ghat ₹9,999Universal Adventures, read 15 Oct 2026: private R66 up to 30 min ₹1,20,000 (4 seats), ₹1,34,999 (6 seats), GST extra
Rides, prices and where they fly from
- From
- Designated helipad
- Duration
- 5 to 10 min
- Price
- ₹5,000 to 6,000 per person (Dec 2024)
- Notes
- Group of 6 needed; about 5 flights a day
- From
- Oxford Golf Course helipad, Bavdhan
- Duration
- 8 min (15 min option)
- Price
- About ₹5,000 per person (Feb 2024)
- Notes
- Also weddings, flower showers, birthdays
- From
- Designated helipad
- Duration
- 8 min / 15 to 20 min
- Price
- ₹4,999 / ₹9,999 per person (Jul 2026)
- Notes
- Seasonal; seats by weight balance
- From
- Within 30 to 40 min of Pune
- Duration
- Up to 30 min
- Price
- ₹1,20,000 (4 seats) / ₹1,34,999 (6 seats) plus GST
- Notes
- Whole helicopter; under 2 free
- From
- Pune
- Duration
- About 1 hr
- Price
- ₹1,60,000 to 1,80,000 (Dec 2024)
- Notes
- Tuljapur, Pandharpur, Shirdi and similar
Prices as published, with the date of the page. Rides are seasonal, so confirm the next date when you book.
Sources:Punekar News, 20 Dec 2024: Pune Darshan 5 to 10 min, ₹5,000 to 6,000 per passenger, six per flightFree Press Journal, 3 Feb 2024: Mahalaxmi Aviation rides from Oxford Golf Course helipad, Bavdhan, 8 min about ₹5,000Adventure Club Pune, Jul 2026: Palkhi Darshan rides 9 to 11 Jul 2026, 8 min ₹4,999, Dive Ghat ₹9,999Universal Adventures, read 15 Oct 2026: private R66 up to 30 min ₹1,20,000 (4 seats), ₹1,34,999 (6 seats), GST extra
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Are rides running now?
Rides are seasonal or on demand: in December 2024 Pune Darshan rides ran for 5 to 10 minutes at ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 per person for groups of six, and in July 2026 Palkhi Darshan rides ran on 9 to 11 July at ₹4,999; Klook and Adventure Nation list their Pune rides as unavailable.
Sources:Punekar News, 20 Dec 2024: Pune Darshan 5 to 10 min, ₹5,000 to 6,000 per passenger, six per flightAdventure Club Pune, Jul 2026: Palkhi Darshan rides 9 to 11 Jul 2026, 8 min ₹4,999, Dive Ghat ₹9,999Klook, read 15 Oct 2026: Pune helicopter joyride, currently unavailableAdventure Nation: Pune helicopter joyride, not currently operating
Booking and what to bring
- 01Make up a group
Shared rides are usually arranged for six passengers; smaller groups can hire the whole helicopter.
- 02Ask about festival dates
Rides cluster around festivals such as the Palkhi.
- 03Plan an occasion
Weddings, pre-wedding shoots and flower showers are booked as private flights.
Sources:Punekar News, 20 Dec 2024: Pune Darshan 5 to 10 min, ₹5,000 to 6,000 per passenger, six per flightAdventure Club Pune, Jul 2026: Palkhi Darshan rides 9 to 11 Jul 2026, 8 min ₹4,999, Dive Ghat ₹9,999Mahalaxmi Aviation, services page: Pune Darshan, weddings, flower dropping, children above 2 full ticket
Helicopters used for rides and private hire
The types flown on joyrides and short private charters in India.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow much is a helicopter joyride in Pune?+
About ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 per passenger for 5 to 10 minutes (December 2024). The July 2026 Palkhi Darshan city ride cost ₹4,999.
Where do rides take off from?+
Mahalaxmi Aviation's rides flew from the Oxford Golf Course helipad in Bavdhan. Other operators use a designated helipad confirmed after booking.
What will I see?+
Shaniwar Wada, Dagdusheth Ganpati and Mahatma Phule Mandai; the Bavdhan route also passes Fergusson College, Deccan Gymkhana and Vetal Tekdi.
Do I need a group?+
Thumby Aviation said in December 2024 that flights are not arranged for fewer than six passengers. Smaller groups can charter the whole helicopter.
Do children pay?+
Mahalaxmi Aviation charges children above 2 as full tickets. Universal Adventures lets children under 2 fly free.
Can I hire a helicopter for a wedding or birthday?+
Yes. Mahalaxmi Aviation lists wedding rides, pre-wedding shoots and flower showers, plus private charters.
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 15 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.Free Press Journal, 3 Feb 2024: Mahalaxmi Aviation rides from Oxford Golf Course helipad, Bavdhan, 8 min about ₹5,000
- 2.Punekar News, 20 Dec 2024: Pune Darshan 5 to 10 min, ₹5,000 to 6,000 per passenger, six per flight
- 3.Adventure Club Pune, Jul 2026: Palkhi Darshan rides 9 to 11 Jul 2026, 8 min ₹4,999, Dive Ghat ₹9,999
- 4.Universal Adventures, read 15 Oct 2026: private R66 up to 30 min ₹1,20,000 (4 seats), ₹1,34,999 (6 seats), GST extra
- 5.Klook, read 15 Oct 2026: Pune helicopter joyride, currently unavailable
- 6.Adventure Nation: Pune helicopter joyride, not currently operating
- 7.Mahalaxmi Aviation, services page: Pune Darshan, weddings, flower dropping, children above 2 full ticket
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