Odisha CM Inaugurates First Luxury Houseboat Garuda
Odisha CM Inaugurates First Luxury Houseboat Garuda
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Bhubaneswar: On Thursday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched Odisha's first houseboat at Chilika Lake.
The chief minister claimed the luxury house boat would "surely increase the tourism profile of the Chilika lake and attract national and international tourists to the state" as it was launched via videoconference.
"Chilika Lake is a significant biodiversity hotspot in the country." It has the potential to make Odisha a popular tourism destination. "My government wants to make Odisha a major tourist destination in the country," he remarked.
The luxury houseboat, dubbed 'Garuda,' was planned, produced, and manufactured entirely in Barkul at a cost of more than Rs 3 crore. The houseboat, which is a Vikas Eco Resorts effort, would first be offered at Panthaniwas in Barkul before being introduced to Satapada, according to reports.
The houseboat has two suites, four premium rooms, and a bar-restaurant. On the upper deck, there is also an open-air lobby for meetings and conventions. A small swimming pool is also available for children.
Overnight stays, full board meals, activities, and cruises around Chilika's islands are all included in the packages.
