In a bid to boost Uttarakhand Tourism, a cruise ship service will soon begin on Lake Tehri. The cruise ship is expected to benefit locals and will encourage tourists to village tourism.
Vijay Bisht, Manager of the cruise ship, called it an “unprecedented move” that will boost tourism in the region. Bisht also plans to promote village tourism through this initiative.
“This is an unprecedented move keeping tourism in mind. Tehri Dam built on Lake Tehri is the highest dam in the world with endless possibilities. This cruise ship will boost tourism in the region. We want more such activities here… The locals will benefit from this. People were discouraged after the construction of Tehri Dam, and this activity will give them hope… We will also promote village tourism with this activity…,” he said.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state government has decided to give a 25 per cent discount on Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) hotels, to promote tourism in the winter season.
He has also directed the officials to strengthen the security arrangements for tourists for winter travel in the hill state. He ordered that emergency management systems should be made effective during bad weather and asked to ensure repair work on roads.
A large number of tourists and pilgrims visit major places in the state like Mussoorie, Auli, Joshimath, Dhanaulti, Haridwar, and Rishikesh during winter. UPCL has issued guidelines to the regional units to ensure the availability of all necessary resources in these areas, the release added.