The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has sent a proposal of Rs 21 crore to the ministry of tourism for the development of Hatgad Fort in Surganataluka, around 80 km from Nashik.
The development project includes renovation and repair of the fort and development of Dhanoli dam at Kalwan, around 70 km from Nashik.
The project has been proposed keeping in mind the influx of tourists during the forthcoming Kumbh Mela and also for the overall development of tourism there.
"We have a number of things in mind that could boost tourism atHatgad fort situated on Saputara road. Many tourists from Gujarat flock the place because Saputara is located on the border of Maharashtra and Gujarat. We can promote Maharashtra extensively by undertaking this project,"regional manager of MTDC Pradnya Bade-Misal told TOI.
"It is a small but interesting fort; school children can also be brought here for picnics and educational trips. With the Rs 2 crore we had been sanctioned, a significant part of the road has been constructed leading to the fort. Earlier, due to lack of road, people had to park their vehicles along the main road and then climb the fort. On the occasion of Maharashtra Day (May 1), every year, flag hoisting is also conducted on this fort. We are going to erect a statue of Chhatapati Shivaji here," she said.
She further said they were also looking out for government land around the fort to construct an MTDC resort along with some recreational facilities like parks.
"We visited the place recently and chalked out plans that could be implemented for tourism development. We are also looking out for public-private partnership for setting up resorts here. We have already appointed a hotel, Kesar Hotel, for our bed-and-breakfast scheme," she said.At Dhanoli dam, boating and other adventure sports have been proposed. The construction of a four-lane road from Nashik to Hatgad Saputara Road has also been proposed.
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