"The first chartered flight which will fly domestic tourists from Surat (Gujarat) to Goa (Dabolim airport) will arrive on October 24 on the eve of Diwali," Parulekar told reporters.
"This will be the first time that a charter will carry domestic tourists, as against the regular practice of foreign chartered aircraft landing here," he added.
Parulekar said Goa has always been a great attraction for tourists from Gujarat.
"We are providing them this facility wherein they will be offered a package including their flight, three days and night stay in the hotel and pick-up and drop facility at the airports (Gujarat and Goa)," he said.
The minister said similar flights can be planned more frequently "if the response continues to be good".
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