WB Govt plans to launch houseboat services in the Sunderbans to boost tourism
Updated: Jan 20, 2016 11:40:27am
Kolkata, Jan 20 (KNN) In a move that would give a boost to tourism sector in the state which engages lots of micro and small enterprises in it, the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation (WBTDC) is planning to launch houseboat services at different places in the Sunderbans and in the creeks from the Hooghly in East Midnapore district.
The move will boost back water tourism in West Bengal, based on the model of Kerala.
The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been giving stress to develop tourism infrastructure across the state. The State tourism department has been working to identify new places and boost the infrastructure at existing tourism spots.
WBTDC is expected to procure eight maintenance-free fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) house boats for the Sunderbans and the water bodies East Midnapore district.
“The house boats should comprise of two bed rooms with attached bath and toilet facilities along with a conference room with sitting arrangements for 20 persons. A bar, kitchen, restaurant, lounge and four bedded rooms along with an open space will al so be available on-board,” All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) said.
The objective is to provide the house boats and bring upon a Kerala like house boat model.
The WBTDC authorities are working on the process to invite online bids from reputed house boat fabricators for drawing, design, development, fabrication and delivery of the house boats. The firm who will be selected for the job will need to obtain the drawing and design approval and the necessary clearances for fabrication of the house boats from government agencies and departments concerned.
A proposal for financial approval has also been sent to the Centre for procuring two cruisers on the Hooghly River. The plan is to have budget category cruise tourism on the Hooghly. The concept is that the tourists should be able to visit the heritage sites along the river side.
The tourism department is also working on the tourism circuit plan stretching from Jangalmahal area to Sagar islands. (KNN Bureau)
The move will boost back water tourism in West Bengal, based on the model of Kerala.
The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been giving stress to develop tourism infrastructure across the state. The State tourism department has been working to identify new places and boost the infrastructure at existing tourism spots.
WBTDC is expected to procure eight maintenance-free fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) house boats for the Sunderbans and the water bodies East Midnapore district.
“The house boats should comprise of two bed rooms with attached bath and toilet facilities along with a conference room with sitting arrangements for 20 persons. A bar, kitchen, restaurant, lounge and four bedded rooms along with an open space will al so be available on-board,” All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) said.
The objective is to provide the house boats and bring upon a Kerala like house boat model.
The WBTDC authorities are working on the process to invite online bids from reputed house boat fabricators for drawing, design, development, fabrication and delivery of the house boats. The firm who will be selected for the job will need to obtain the drawing and design approval and the necessary clearances for fabrication of the house boats from government agencies and departments concerned.
A proposal for financial approval has also been sent to the Centre for procuring two cruisers on the Hooghly River. The plan is to have budget category cruise tourism on the Hooghly. The concept is that the tourists should be able to visit the heritage sites along the river side.
The tourism department is also working on the tourism circuit plan stretching from Jangalmahal area to Sagar islands. (KNN Bureau)
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