HELPING PILGRIMS
❖ CSE OF AEROPLANES IN JNDIA CALCUTTA, March 28. The construction of an aerodrome .10,500 feet above sea level, one of the highest in the world, is planned by the Indian Airways Company for the conveyance of pilgrims to
Badrinatli, which is famous for its pilgrimages as near the source of the sacred Ganges. There will probably be difficulties in taking off at such a height, but it is hoped that special aircraft will meet the case. The present land route taken by pilgrims is 400 miles, and takes eight weeks. Tliey have to cross mountain passes and dangerous rivers. Aeroplanes will take sv
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Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21436, 30 March 1935, Page 13
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