Mysore MP Pratap Simha skydives to promote state tourism

To promote tourism in Mysore and Kodagu districts in Karnataka, BJP MP Pratap Simha skydived from a height of over 13,000 feet at the Mysore airport on Monday.

Speaking to IBNLive, Pratap Simha said, "When I boarded the four-seater Cessna aircraft and reached the desired height for the jump, it was a bit scary. But, when I took the plunge and floated in the air, it turned out to be my lifetime experience. The dive was beyond belief and enormously thrilling".

Skydiving at Mysuru airport today! pic.twitter.com/Fi4qu5BoLy

— Pratap Simha (@mepratap) September 28, 2015

Mysore airport has been holding skydiving runs since April 2015. This trip was organised by Su Kakini Enterprise Private Limited and Simha was accompanied by an instructor.

"I did skydiving to instil confidence in the minds of adventure sports enthusiasts. It is safe and the feeling is indescribable. I urge others to try this at least once in their lifetime," Simha told IBNLive.