West Bengal is taking measures to promote the state as a tourist destination by trying to hardsell a 208-acre tourism park planned near the Teesta barrage in Jalpaiguri's Gajoldoba.
The mega tourism park is said to have 15 lake resorts and three to four premium hotels on 5 acre each, apart from the 75-acre golf course. The government also has plans to set up 10 budget hotels, camping areas with log huts, ayurvedic spa, food courts, entertainment centre, picnic spot and a children's park.
Moreover, a craft village is being planned so that the tourists can buy handicraft items. Again, there will be a herb garden, a theme park and a bird-watching zone. A culture zone with an amphitheatre on a 12-acre plot is also a part of the plan. The park is estimated to cost Rs 2,500-crore.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has mentioned about the proposed 18-hole golf course at the park and urged industrialists to invest in the project.
Tourism minister Krishnendu Narayan Choudhury, said that the tourism park tops the priority list of the government as it has the potential to boost economy in North Bengal and generate employment. "To make the park a reality, the government is improving infrastructure around the area," he said.
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