To boost tourism prospects in the state, Odisha Chief Secretary has directed the Tourism Department to begin river cruise soon in PPP mode. CS Asit Tripathy held a meeting with stakeholders to explore the possibility in this regard on Thursday.
“River cruising itself is compatible with Covid-19 restrictions. There is a huge scope and latent market for world Class River cruising in Odisha. “
Asit Tripathy, Chief Secretary, Odisha
“It can also be connected with many eco-spots and refill the economic activities in the sector,” he added.
Odisha is mulling at three principal river cruise circuit for development – Mahanadi river, Chilika Lake and in waterways in Dangmala reserve forest, Tourism Secretary Vishal Dev stated.
Bhitarkanika circuit in the Dangmala reserve forest can connect destinations like Chandbali-Aradi-Dhamara-Khola on a six-day and five-nights cruise.
Chilika circuit can link Chilika, Kalijai-Nalabana- Honeymoon island, Mangalajodi-Satapada-Rajhans island-Satapada and Puri on a three-night and four-day cruise.
(Photo Courtesy – The New Indian Express)