Luxury tents on Beach in Bhitarkanika for Tourists

Kendrapada: The forest department has set up 10 luxury tents at Habalikhati beach within Bhitarkanika National Park to woo tourists.

"These tents are wind and rain proof. The beach is within Gahiramatha, which is famous for the nesting of the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles. Over 3 to 4 lakh turtles lay eggs on this beach and its neighbouring islands. Tourists can watch the nesting," said divisional forest officer of the park B P Acharya.

"The forest rest houses and tents located amidst casuarina and mangrove forests are a lovely place to stay on the Habalikhati beach. Dolphins can also be sighted in the sea near the beach," said Acharya. Many animals like jackals, hyena, red jungle fowl, spotted deer and wild boar can also be sighted on the beach, which is close to Coconut Island as well as Nasi-I and Nasi-II islands.

To reach the island, one has to take a 30-minute boat ride from Gupti to Bausagada creek. The two-km long walk from Baunsagarh to Habalikhati is a thrilling experience as one can see mangrove forests, birds, wild boar, monitor lizard, spotted deer and other animals on the way. The forest department charges Rs 500 for a night's stay in the tent.

Boating at Bhubaneswar's Satkosia from November one

BHUBANESWAR: The much-awaited boating facility will start in the 22-km long Mahanadi gorge in Mahanadi wildlife division of Satkosia Tiger Reserve from November 1.

The forest department has already readied an eight-seater boat and applied for its licence to the transport department.

Boating was not part of eco-tourism in Satkosia as a restriction had been imposed to maintain the serenity of the gorge, which is home to muggers and gharials. To increase tourist footfall, however, the authorities decided to introduce the facility in a one-km buffer area only.

"It will be a 45-minute ride and professional boatmen have been trained to handle boating within the demarcated area. Tourists can take the boat from Badmul, a fishermen village," said divisional forest officer (Mahanadi wildlife division) Anshu Pragyan Das. Life jackets for the tourists have been procured, she added.

"Fishermen, who used to earn their livelihood from fishing, will be provided employment in the boating facility. We will ask the Eco-development Committee (EDC), which has been formed to involve villagers to be a part of wildlife protection and reap the benefits to run the boating operation," Das added.

"Through the boating service, we will engage fishermen, who have been complaining of deprivation of earning after a ban on fishing. Many tourists, who come here hoping to go boating in the gorge, will finally be able to experience it," said field director of Satkosia Anup Nayak.

He added that they are yet to take decision whether to charge tourists separately for boating or include it in the package.

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Health Report Card of Chilika Lake to be Published Soon

Chilika Lake (Odisha): The second ecosystem health report card of Chilika Lake would be published soon. It would capture the entire episode of the effect of cyclone Phailin on the lake ecosystem.

Coastal ecosystem is very sensitive and fragile in nature though they have got an amazing resilience. The scale of resilience depends on its state of the health of the ecosystem. However, impacts of sudden change at times cause profound damage to the ecosystem which is irreversible.

The recovery of the Chilika Lake ecosystem from the impact of the severe cyclonic storm Phailin demonstrates that it has amazing resilience. This has been concluded in a multidisciplinary study involving several scientists from premier institutes of the country.

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Alien Fish Vanishing From Chilika Lake

Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon of Asia, where alien fish species had arrived in large number following cyclonic storm Phailin, that hit the State’s coast two years ago, are found to have made their way out of the lake system.

According to findings of studies assigned by Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project, Odisha, in association with Chilika Development Authority, after Phailin, the fish catch of the lagoon had gone up significantly and a substantial increase was recorded in catch of exotic fish and fresh water species during Phailin. The high concentration of fish species, Oreochromis mossambicus, was noticed during this time.

Scientists involved in the studies say these indicate that these species must have reached the lagoon in such large quantity by swaying away from other localities.

“While the Ctenopharyngodon idella may not cause much harm to the lake community, entry of Oreochromis mosambicus and Clarius gariepinus had posed a serious threat. However, fortunately it is now observed that these alien species have gradually disappeared from the system and the natives have again colonised within one year,” ICZMP said quoting scientists.

It said the lake ecosystem appeared to be resilient and showed signs of recovery from the sudden in its system subsequent to cyclone Phailin.

“This has attracted the attention of the scientist and the experts around the globe and many institutions have shown interest to study the amazing ecosystem of Chilika Lake. The CDA in collaboration with National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Chennai is now planning to come up with the ecosystem modelling of the lake for better understanding system,” said the project office ICZMP.

On the evening of October 12, 2013, Phailin brought torrential downpour, damaging winds of more than 220 km/h and storm surges of up to 3.5 metre. The land fall was quite close to the lake and it had severe deleterious impact on the lake. Phailin followed by torrential rain brought significant ecological changes in the Chilika ecosystem.

After Phailin, the salinity level of the lake has been dropped which was a major concern as it had major impact on the brackish and marine elements of the lake ecosystem. The seagrass meadows were also completely wiped out. Scientists are now showing their interest to study the natural phenomenon after Chilika Lake has bounced back its earlier days.

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Illuminated Sanaghagara Waterfall to Attract More Tourist After Dusk

It is a perennial waterfall. The Machha Kandana, a small river, plunges from a height of 30.5 metres (100 ft) in two drops. It is a small (100 ft. high) and beautiful waterfall, suitable for outing. The area is spread over 488 Ha. 

In a hilly tract with characteristic mixed deciduous and miscellaneous type of forest vegetation. 

The famous Sanaghagara waterfall with perennial stream adds to the natural beauty of this forest tract and attracts large number of visitors throughout the year. The area is an extremely undulating terrain with hills, pediments and a "V" shaped narrow valley. The hills and pediments are very steep and the rock formation is of Doleritic and Granitic origin.

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Tower Plan at Chilika to Attract Visitors

Chilika Lake is set to have an iconic tower at Satapada to attract tourists.

Visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the brackish-water lake from the top of the tower. The proposed complex will have the tower, a lagoon park (aquarium and bird galleries), food court and other amenities to attract visitors.

"The tower is something with which one identifies a place. Just like New York is identified with the Statue of Liberty and Paris with Eiffel Tower, Chilika will be identified with this tower. We have put this as part of a tourism master plan for the Chilika Lake and its catchment areas. Once the proposal gets the state government's nod, the tower will come up," said Sandeep Subhash, the chief architect of IPE Global, which is designing the master plan for the lagoon with Chilika Development Authority (CDA).

Subhash was here in the city today to take part in a discussion on 10 priority sites with proposed projects such as hotel hubs, day cruise, eco village, iconic tower and Lagoon Park, forest lodge, boarding school, resort-cum-convention centre, budget hotels and water-based recreation activities.

The iconic tower at Satapada would be 60 to 100 metres high. The master plan will require an investment of Rs 500 to 600 crore," associate director (urban development) of IPE Global Anil Bansal told The Telegraph.

Tour planner Debashish Mohapatra said: "The state government should try to ensure safer and better boat rides in the lagoon to enhance tourist footfall."

From its top, Sea Mouth, Nalaben, Barkul, Honeymoon Island, Rambha and other landmarks will be visible.

Go Boating From Oct in Mahanadi Gorge

BHUBANESWAR: Come October, tourists will be able to go boating in the Mahanadi gorge.

The Satkosia Tiger Reserve authorities have decided to start the facility with a two-pronged aim — to woo tourists as well as provide employment to fishermen who have been deprived of an income after a ban was imposed on fishing in the gorge.

Boating was not a part of eco-tourism in Satkosia as a restriction had been imposed on it to maintain the serenity of the gorge, which is home to the endangered muggers and gharials. But recently, the Satkosia authorities sent a proposal to the government to introduce boating to help fishermen, who have been debarred from fishing, to eke out a living out of their engagement in boating service.

The Satkosia authorities are already in possession of a power boat that may be used for the purpose. The boat can accommodate 25 people.

"We will have to obtain a licence for running of the power boat. We will also have to seek driving licences for the drivers and assistants. Through the boat service, we will be able to engage fishermen who have been complaining that their earnings have been hit after the ban on fishing. Secondly, many tourists come here hoping to go boating in the gorge," said Satkosia field director Anup Nayak.

The Mahanadi gorge is 22-km long but it has core and buffer areas demarcated. "We will take tourists in boat in a limited area in the buffer zone. According to plan, we can have a minimum 500 metres and maximum 2.5 km boat journey in the gorge. We will charge a fee for it. Whatever revenue we generate from the boating we will use for maintenance and salaries for the fishermen engaged as guides and assistants. We will also set aside some funds for Satkosia Tiger Reserve Foundation," added Nayak.

In July, the reserve authorities launched a plantation drive of fruit bearing trees on the lands of fishermen to provide them with an alternative livelihood source. Two species of mango and cashew were provided to 27 fishermen, who have agricultural land. The fishermen were given training in digging pits, planting and subsequent maintenance. After three years, the fishermen can earn about Rs 60,000 a year by selling the fruits, authorities said.

Nayak said the fishermen who are landless would be engaged in boating and entertaining the tourists.

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Two Lighted Spots on Tourism Map

Bhubaneswar, August 2: The Puri and the Paradip lighthouses are the two new entries in the list of lighthouses in the state that would be developed as tourist spots. The other lighthouses of the state – the lighthouse at Gopalpur, Chandrabhaga and False Point – were already there in the plan made by the directorate general of lighthouses and lightships under the ministry of shipping that has decided to develop 66 lighthouses across the country as popular tourist destinations. Now, Orissa has five lighthouses that would be developed by the government as tourist destinations. Minister of shipping, Nitin Gadkari, informed the Parliament in a written reply, recently. 

The department had earlier, in 2011, announced the development of three destinations, Gopalpur, Chandrabhaga and False Point. The department had then given importance to Gopalpur as it appeared to them as an ideal spot for a serene beach resort in eastern India; Chandrabhaga was chosen for its proximity to the Konark temple and the False Point lighthouse was chosen for it heritage structure.  

Of the new entries the lighthouse at Puri is situated around 8 kms from the Puri railway station and has tourist importance keeping in mind its proximity to the famous Jagannath temple. It is spread over an area of 0.60 acres. The report made by the department says no ‘natural features’ such as mountains, water streams etc. exist near the site and also there is no famous surviving ‘folk art’ centre near the site.

The Paradip lighthouse is spread over a sprawling 1.22 hectares of land and is being operated by the Paradip Port Trust. Situated near the mouth of the Mahanadi, it has potential to attract tourists from nearby places. However, the study done by the department has shown that there are hardly any ‘natural features’ such as mountains, streams and waterfalls near the site.

Experts from the tourism sector, meanwhile, are not very impressed with the execution of the plan in the three places, development of which were announced in 2011. Commenting on the issue, Sanghamitra Jena, an eco-tourism expert of the city said, “This, I believe, is just another announcement. Not much has been done on the ground relating to the earlier projects in the state. Puri, Konark and Gopalpur already have got lighthouses. Why till now nothing has been done there regarding ticketing facilities?” 

Other sites in the country, which would be developed on the same lines include, Ratnagiri and Betul in Maharashtra, Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, Aguada in Goa, Dwarka and Alang in Gujarat among others.

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Odisha Govt Reopens Bhitarkanika National Park for Tourists

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government reopens Bhitarkanika National Park for tourists. This was informed by the forest department offcial.  

In view of breeding season of estuarine crocodiles, three-month-long prohibition on entry of tourists and visitors to the wetland sites of the park had been clamped from 1 May. 

145 square kilo metre stretch Bhitarkanika National Park with its vast expanse of mangrove cover and wetland spots is an ideal ecotourism destination for camping, trekking and picnics. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its saltwater crocodiles,resident and migrant avian species and huge varieties of mangrove species. Besides millions of endangered olive ridley sea turtles turn up at Gahirmatha beach every year for mass-nesting. 

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Bhitarkanika Opens Gates For Tourists

Paradip, Aug. 1: The Bhitarkanika National Park opened today after remaining out of bounds for tourists for three months in view of the breeding season of estuarine crocodiles.

"In view of the crocodiles' breeding, a three-month-long prohibition on the entry of tourists and visitors to the wetland sites had been clamped from May 1," said officer of the Rajnagar mangrove (wildlife) forest division Bimal Prasanna Acharya.

"The ban on tourists' entry is enforced in the park as human interference disturbs the breeding animals. The reptiles turn violent and attack intruders during this period. So, the objective is to ensure the safety of humans and provide congenial environment to the crocodiles," said Acharya.

"Booking of tourists' cottages has already begun. We are ready to play host to domestic and international tourists after this break. We receive around 50,000 tourists each year. Our aim is to ensure safe and comfortable sojourn for the visitors, who throng here in large numbers. It has been made mandatory for the visitors to submit proof of identity to get the entry permit of the national park," said a forest official.

Boat journeys along the mangrove-covered water bodies are a major attraction for tourists here. On any given day, around 400 tourists enjoy boat rides.

Keeping the tourists' safety in mind, the forest department has banned private boats, which are devoid of life jackets and other safety gadgets. Directions have also been issued to abide by the safety guidelines. Those found flouting the order would be barred from operating in the water bodies.

Around 145sqkm stretch of the national park, with its vast expanse of mangrove cover and wetland spots, is an ideal eco-tourism destination for camping and trekking. Picnickers also throng the park in large numbers.

The sanctuary is famous for its saltwater crocodiles, along with resident and migrant avian species. Besides, millions of endangered olive ridley sea turtles turn up at the Gahirmatha beach every year for mass nesting. The latest census, which was held earlier this year, found 1,644 crocodiles nesting in the national park.

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Nabakalebara Turns Rath Wheels, Decor into Gold

Nabakalebara प्रचार बढ़ता बड़ा और बड़ा रूप में पिछले साल की रथ यात्रा में इस्तेमाल रथ की लकड़ी घटकों इस पवित्र शहर में हॉट ' khajas ' की तरह बेच रहे हैं।

2013 से , मंदिर प्रशासन पिछले वर्ष के रथ के कुछ हिस्सों
को बेचने शुरू कर दिया । तीन रथों , भगवान जगन्नाथ , बलभद्र और सुभद्रा की
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रथ के 35 पहियों पिछले एक महीने में बेचा गया है , मंदिर सूत्रों ने कहा। एक पहिया
50,000 रुपये की एक न्यूनतम कीमत होती है। हालांकि, कई खरीदारों भक्ति का एक चिह्न
के रूप में उच्च कीमतों की पेशकश।

Millions Ecstatic at First Look of Divine Trio in Nabakalebara

पुरी : देश की सबसे बड़ी धार्मिक जमावड़े के रूप में बिल, शनिवार को Nabakalebara रथयात्रा Gundicha मंदिर में जगन्नाथ मंदिर से जगन्नाथ , बलभद्र और सुभद्रा की नई मूर्तियों की रथ खींच लिया , जो अधिक से अधिक 10 लाख श्रद्धालुओं को आकर्षित किया। लाख 50 से अधिक लोगों को 26 जुलाई को समाप्त हो जाती है कि नौ दिन उत्सव में भाग लेने की उम्मीद कर रहे हैं।

रथ Gundicha मंदिर में ले जाया गया , इससे पहले पुरी 'किंग' गजपति Dibyasingha देब सदियों पुरानी परंपरा के हिस्से के रूप में ( रथ के फर्श की व्यापक ) ' Chhera Pahanra ' का प्रदर्शन किया। झांझ और घड़ियाल , भक्तों और पुलिस कर्मियों की पिटाई के बीच ग्रैंड रोड के साथ रथों खींच लिया। मूर्तियों को त्योहार के अंतिम दिन ' Bahuda यात्रा' में उनके निवास वापस करने के लिए ले जाया जाएगा।

15:40 पर रोलिंग शुरू कर दिया जो बलभद्र के रथ , 7.25 बजे Gundicha मंदिर पर पहुंच गया। शाम में पहले से ही स्थापित की थी, के रूप में भगवान जगन्नाथ और सुभद्रा के रथों को बीच में ही बंद कर दिया गया ।

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Thousands Pay Obeisance to Deities at Gundicha

Puri, July 19: A day after the millennium’s first Nabakalebra festival of Lord Jagannath commenced here, thousands of devotees had darshan of the new idols of the three deities as their chariots stood in front of Gundicha Temple here Sunday.

As the three colourful chariots, which began their nine-day journey with new idols of LordJagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra from Srimandir, reached Sri Gundicha Temple, the devotees thronged the venue for darshan on the raths.

After all the three chariots positioned themselves outside Gundicha Temple, the Daitapatis performed a number of rituals including the Mailam, Abakasha and Tadap Lagi by 8:30am and devotees made a beeline for darshan.

The chariots of Subhadra and Lord Jagannath which were stranded at Medical Chhak and Bala Gandi on the Grand Road Saturday resumed the journey after the rituals. Pulling of the Darpadalan chariot of Subhadra began at 9am while the Nandighosh of Lord Jagannath was pulled at 9:20am. Both the cars reached Saradhabali near Gundicha temple at 10:30am.

The chariot of Devi Subadhra reached its destination with the police personnel pulling it with the help of devotees.

Later, the car of Jagannath followed it from Balagandi with the chants of ‘Haribol’ among the devotees. Devotees in large numbers queued up to have a darshan of the deities in front of the Mausima temple.

Early in the morning a minor scuffle ensued among some vendors and security personnel who wanted the vendors to clear the path for the procession. Some volunteers were, meanwhile, beaten up by the vendors for asking them to clear the area.

Odisha Aims to Double Tourist Inflow

Bhubaneswar: The State Government aims to double the tourist footfall to the state by strengthening the tourism infrastructure.

The number of tourist who annually comes to the state is one crore at present. The decision to target footfall was taken at the first tourism promotion council was headed by chief minister Naveen patnaik.

“The Tourism arrival to the Odisha has increased by 12 percentages from 2013 to 2014. It was 98.66 Lakh in 2013 and 1.08 crore in 2014” said an official

ESZ Net Over 192 Villages Around Bhitarkanika

KENDRAPARA:The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has declared 192 villages around Bhitarkanika National Park (BNP) and Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Kendrapara district as eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) to prevent ecological damage caused by developmental activities.

While Bhitarkanika is known as India’s second largest mangrove forest after the Sundarbans in West Bengal, Gahirmatha is the world’s largest rookery of Olive Ridley sea turtles.

Chief Wildlife Warden and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Dr SS Srivastava on Monday said the new ESZ guidelines announced by the Central Government on June 16 would ensure that the activities around such areas are regulated and managed so as to act as shock absorbers to the protected areas.

“The Centre had issued a draft notification on October 21, 2014 identifying the ESZ covering 192 villages within two kms area from Bhitarkanika and invited suggestions and objections from locals,” he said. Several environmentalists and villagers submitted their suggestions, which were considered by the Government. “The ESZ varies from 560 metres to two kms in width from the boundary of Bhitarkanika and Gahirmatha covering an area of 446.4 square kms. The ESZ status would not hamper daily activities and livelihood of locals as the guidelines would be of a regulatory nature rather than prohibitive,” Srivastava said.

For effective management of the ESZ, the State Government within two years will prepare a zonal master plan after consultation with the locals.

As per the guidelines, activities like commercial mining, setting up saw mills and industries, commercial use of firewood and major hydro-power projects would be prohibited in the ESZ besides tourism activities like operation of aircraft or hot air balloon and discharge of effluents and solid waste in natural water bodies or terrestrial areas.

The activities which would be regulated in the ESZ are felling of trees, commercial use of natural water resources and running hotels and resorts. Ongoing agriculture and horticulture practices by local community, rainwater harvesting, organic farming, adoption of green technology and use of renewable energy sources would be permitted in the ESZ.

Bhitarkanika has 82 species of mangroves and a unique eco-system, criss-crossed by a network of rivers and creeks having more than 1,600 crocodiles. Besides, large number of migratory birds visits the reserve every winter.

Protecting Environment

ESZ varies from 560 metres to two kms in width from the boundary of Bhitarkanika and Gahirmatha covering an area of 446.4 square kms

Commercial mining, setting up saw mills and industries, commercial use of firewood and major hydro-power projects to be prohibited

Felling of trees, commercial use of natural water resources and running hotels and resorts to be regulated

Agriculture activities  by locals, rainwater harvesting, organic farming, adoption of green technology permitted.

Source: newindianexpress

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Millions ecstatic at first look of divine trio in Nabakalebara

PURI: Billed as the
country's biggest religious congregation, the Nabakalebara Rath Yatra on
Saturday drew more than 10 lakh devotees who pulled the chariots of the new
idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra from Jagannath temple to Gundicha
temple. Over 50 lakh people are expected to take part in the nine-day festival
that ends on July 26. 

Dhauligiri Peace Pagoda to Sparkle with 3D Light and SoundDhauligiri

Shanti Stupa of Dhauligiri is also known as the Dhauli Peace Pagda, the heart of Odisha Tourism is going to shine with amazing 3D light and sound effects soon.  OTDC in association with ITDC has designed a marvelous show by spending 5 Crore, that is going attract more spectators and tourists to this historical place on the bank of Daya River.

There was a trial show arranged yesterday evening for 35 minutes. In this show a brief of history of Samraat Chakravartin Ashoka was presented in 3 languages in English, Hindi and Odia with amazing use of 3D multimedia work. Famous odia actor Bijaya Mahanty and Indian television and film actor Kabir Bedi  has given voice in this show for Odia and English respectively. This show will be fully functional on the eve of Navakalebara 2015 from 18th July 2015.

Odisha’s Similipal Reserve to take Monsoon Break From June 16

As part of its annual ritual, the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) and Natinal Park in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district would remain closed for the tourists from June 16 ahead of the monsoon.

 “The tiger reserve and the national park are closed during the monsoon every year and entry to the site is restricted for tourists. The closing date is fixed but the reopening depends on the weather conditions.

The important tourist destination in Mayurbhanj district will be shut for tourists ahead of the onset of monsoons since June 16.

There are many scenic spots in the STR, including Chahala, Badheipani, Jaranda, Naana, Gududia and Jamuani, which attract hundreds of visitors every year. The visitors would be deprived of the thrilling experience in the lap of Nature in all its splendour till the reopening of the wildlife sanctuary after over four months.

The entry of tourists is banned as the roads inside the STR get washed away during the rainy season. The tiger reserve and the park is usually closed till October last or November first week depending on the weather condition.

Swosti Group to set up lake side luxury resort at Chilika

The resort will cater to the needs of the high end domestic and foreign tourists visiting Chilika

Expanding its presence in the hospitality sector, Swosti Group, a major hospitality and travel company in eastern India, is setting up a high-end luxury resort beside the Chilika lake at an investment of about Rs 80 crore.

The 'Swosti Chilika Resort', spreading over nine acres of land, is located between Barkul and Rambha and about two hours' drive from the capital city, Bhubaneswar.

"The resort will cater to the needs of the high end domestic and foreign tourists visiting Chilika. We are hopeful that the new property will start partial operations by October 2016," said JK Mohanty, chairman and managing director, Swosti Group.

The construction work has started in April and an international firm from Thailand has been engaged to set up the property, he added. The 70 keys lake side resort will have 35 villas and 36 hotel rooms.

Out of the total nine acres of land, construction will be taken up on 1.5 acres and there will be landscaping on balance 7.5 acres. The room and villa tariffs will be above Rs 4,000 and Rs 7,000 respectively, Mohanty added.

The major attractions of the resorts are houseboats, spa, spa on the houseboats, yoga centre, lush green landscaping, business centre, library, handicrafts souvenir shop, water sports, water scooters, facilities for water surfing, boating facilities around 26 hideaway islands.

The other facilities will include horse riding, kennel , badminton and tennis court, mini golf course, bird watching tower, bicycle tours for foreign tourists, village tours, boat restaurants, lake side open air tandoor restaurant, sports bar, facilities for conference, lawn for marriage facilities.

With the addition of new property, the room strength of the Swosti Group will cross 300. The city based hospitality company has two properties in Bhubaneswar and one at Gopalpur in Ganjam district. It has also acquired land parcels at Puri, Satapada and Bhitarkanika, all coastal areas within the state, for future expansion.

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