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Cuttack: In order to revive the tourism sector, the worst-hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Odisha Tourism Department is all set to start the Eco Retreat Festival near Satakosia at Baliputa in the district from today.
The three-month long festival will be inaugurated by Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel via video conferencing. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will also join the programme.
According to sources, Tourism department is all set to introduce the glamorous camping, popularly known as glamping events during the festival. As many as 25 cottages have been constructed for the tourists.
The tourists will be provided accommodation in luxury tented cottages and associated facilities such as restaurant and sports activities besides cultural events. The quality of service will be available at par with any three star category hotels. The event will also promise to be a unique experience of glamorous camping in luxury cottages, delectable cuisine, adventure and water sports activities, nature trails and wholesome day itineraries and cultural evenings.
“The tourists will be provided luxurious accommodation at the lap of the nature during the festival. They may not prefer to visit crowded places during pandemic times, but would certainly like to visit in close settings and events like Eco Retreat will be best option for them. We will also facilitate their travel to nearby destinations by organising day-tours,” said a Tourism department official.
Bolstered by the success of first edition of Eco Retreat last year organised on Ramchandi beach in Konark between December 15 and February 15, the State Tourism department has also planned to introduce the glamorous events at Bhitarkanika, Daringibadi, Hirakud and Ramchandi this year.
(Edited by Ramakant Biswas)
