Kohima: The Nagaland State Transport (NST) operates a weekly helicopter service between Dimapur and Longleng. Flights run every Thursday. The schedule follows official directives from the General Manager of NST in Dimapur. Longleng Deputy Commissioner W Manpai Phom confirmed the arrangement.
Passengers need to book seats ahead of time. Contact Gideon, the chopper service in-charge for Longleng, at 9862109481. Travelers in Dimapur can reach out to Robert at 9436073273 or 8119962127 for bookings and additional details.
Costs are fixed. Tickets for adults cost Rs 2,925. Infants aged 0-2 years travel for Rs 292. The department also maintains specific rates for emergency and private needs. Medical evacuation costs Rs 50,000, while a full charter service hits Rs 2 lakh. According to a circular, "the service operates as per the schedule notified by the Office of the General Manager, NST, Dimapur."
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