Watch | Here’s why Pollachi is a hub for hot air ballooning
The Hindu
A video on the three-day Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival which showcased hot-air balloons from across the globe
This picturesque location in Pollachi witnessed the eighth edition of the three-day Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival.
The carnival showcased hot-air balloons from across the globe.
As many as 12 hot air balloons from Brazil, Thailand, Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Vietnam, Spain, the U.S. and the U.K. participated in the festival.
The balloons were parked at Right Kongu City, Achipatti on Pollachi Main Road.
It’s also more than just a balloon festival, with a kids carnival and music festival included
The open spaces in Pollachi, a 45-minute from Coimbatore, makes it a favourable location
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