Delhi is all set to take to the skies-this time, for leisure. Starting Saturday, November 29, 2025, the national capital will officially launch its first-ever hot-air balloon rides, offering residents and visitors a unique aerial view of the city’s expanding skyline and scenic riverfront.

The initiative, led by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), follows a series of successful trial flights earlier this week at Baansera Park along the Yamuna floodplains. NDTV was among the first to experience the trial ride of the new venture.

The balloon ascends to a height of 120 feet, allowing riders to enjoy sweeping views of the Yamuna riverfront, nearby parks, and key city landmarks.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, who reviewed the trial flight, called it a “first-ever kind of experience for Delhiites.”

In a post shared on social media, he said the rides-operated by qualified and professional experts-adhere to the highest safety standards.