A four-hour flying window will be permitted daily, with potential for extension based on demand or other requirements, DDA said in a statement. (Representational Image)Soon, Delhiites will be able to enjoy hot air balloon rides in the national capital. The rides are set to be offered in two months at four locations — Yamuna Sports Complex, Commonwealth Games Sports Complex, Asita, and Baansera — as part of promoting eco-tourism and recreational activities, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) stated on Thursday.DDA has awarded the contract for operating the hot air balloon rides to a private agency for an initial period of three years, which can be further extended up to nine years.A four-hour flying window will be permitted daily, with potential for extension based on demand or other requirements, DDA said in a statement.The rides will function on a revenue-sharing model, and ticket pricing will be subject to DDA’s approval, it said. All proceeds from ticket sales will be credited to DDA’s account, the agency said, adding that this system is aimed at ensuring transparency and proper financial tracking.Each site will offer the operator a 3,600-sqm area for operations.The initiative, developed under the guidance of Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, is intended to provide residents and tourists with an aerial view of Delhi’s natural and built landscape.DDA said the project complements its broader efforts focusing on the rejuvenation of the Yamuna riverbank. Among these are the Asita riverfront and the Baansera Bamboo Park at Sarai Kale Khan.Story continues below this adAsita, once an encroached land, has been developed into a green stretch, while Baansera, earlier a dumping site for construction and demolition waste, now features over 30,000 bamboo plants, three water bodies, and a musical fountain. The Yamuna Sports Complex in Surajmal Vihar and the Commonwealth Games Sports Complex, built for the 2010 Games, are among the largest sports facilities developed by DDA in the city.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd