To entice tourists, the Odisha government plans to set several more eco-retreat centres in Kandhamal district this winter.
Asit Kumar Tripathy, Principal Advisor to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Chairman of the Western Odisha Development Council (WODC), met with the district collector and other senior officials on Saturday to discuss the development of tourism infrastructure in Kandhamal during a visit to the district.
Discussed about various issues impacting full realisation of the tourism potentials in Kandhamal with Collector & other officials. Improvement of the forest roads to large numbers of waterfalls like Putudi required.More eco camps may also be developed.@odisha_tourism
— chairmanwodc (@chairmanwodc) July 24, 2021
Kandhamal district in Odisha is surrounded by scenic beauty and is located in the heart of the Eastern Ghats mountain range. According to him, the region would be transformed into a major tourist destination with a variety of activities.
Tripathy was enthralled by Kandhamal’s distinctive natural beauty and well-kept roads during his official visit there yesterday.
Travelling thro Odisha’s fascinating landscapes on it’s beautifully maintained roads is always so enjoyable.And Monsoon makes it even more evocative. Kandhamal dist is amongst the must-drive/ride places in the eastern ghats.@IPR_Odisha @odisha_tourism @DMKandhamal pic.twitter.com/klwbJT2op9
— chairmanwodc (@chairmanwodc) July 24, 2021
“An eco-retreat camp was set up at Daringbadi last year, and it received a positive reaction. More eco-retreat camps will be held this year in beautiful locations,” he told news reporters.
He advised Kandhamal Collector Brundha D to find routes leading to the glistening crystal waterfalls at Kuturi, Putudi, and Katramal and turn them into tourist attractions.
According to him, the roads are in fantastic condition and run through woodlands. Nature enthusiasts might embark on a thrilling long drive.
He proposed that environment lovers hold programmes such as motorbiking in dense forests, and that the Superintendent of Police Vinit Agrawal promote the district as a motorcycling circuit, linking it to Chandaka on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar.
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