A Hot Air Balloon ride has become available in Bhimavaram, West Godavari district, for the first time. The inaugural ceremony of the Hot Air Balloon Festival was held at DSR Engineering College premises in Bhimavaram, where it was organised by the firm ‘Ride Riot’.

District Collector Nagarani officially launched the festival, taking to the skies herself by boarding one of the balloons and taking a short ride. The four-day event will run until its completion, providing a unique experience for locals and visitors alike.

The Hot Air Balloon Festival is a fresh addition to the cultural and recreational offerings in Bhimavaram, and is expected to attract a significant number of people to the city.