subject: Hal Aerospace Museum- Take An Unforgettable Flight Through [print this page] India's very first museum dedicated entirely to aerospace, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, also known as HAL is located in Bangalore. Opened in 2001, it captures the 5 decade long history of Indian aviation and is maintained by HAL, a company that is among the key players in aviation and one of Asia's largest aerospace companies.
Opened to the public from 9am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday, ticket charges are at a very nominal rate. Hall number 1 in the museum is a walk back in time. Each room HAL's as well as the Indian aviation's achievements since the 1940s. Bangalore functioned as a service and repair point during World War II and so many historical photographs as well as stamps that show work being done on aircraft belonging to the Allied Forces as well as models of these aircrafts and spare vehicles can be witnessed here.
Marut (HF-24), MiG-21, LCA and the Canberra bomber are some of the highlights of the museum. HT-2; the first trainer aircraft by HAL , the Pushpak, Kiran; an aircraft still used as the rudimentary trainer for IAF pilots are some of the other majestic displays. Basant, an aircraft that was not used for military purposes but to help in agriculture for aerial spraying is also part of the exhibit. Helicopters such as the Chetak, Cheetah and ALH as well as the Dove all wait in full glory in the halls.
Adding thrills to the whole experience is the aircraft simulators, providing visitors with the sensation of actually flying an aircraft. If you're looking for a view, then walk in to the Air Traffic Control Tower for some serious sightings of aircrafts taking off and landing.
Though most would love to spend all day here, getting back to a base that's equally exciting would seal the deal and that's where the many Bangalore luxury hotels come in. A host of international as well as acclaimed local chains offer Bangalore 5 star hotels, giving you a range to pick from. The Leela Palace Bangalore however is considered to be the epitome of luxury by many.
