The newly-constructed ecotourism complex near the reservoir at Ghodahada in Ganjam district was opened to public on Friday last.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) Wildlife Sashi Paul inaugurated the complex in the presence of Regional Chief Conservator of Forests, Brahmapur, Amlan Nayak.
Tipped to be the first ecotourism complex in the Brahmapur Forest Range, it would not only attract tourists but wildlife lovers and researchers also, said Paul.
The reservoir, which is used as a crocodile conservation centre, also attracts a large number of birds of different species during winter, said the DFO.
For the benefit of the tourists, four suites have been constructed at a cost of Rs 45.6 lakh in the watchtower in the complex. Its management has been assigned to the Mission Shakti. A women SHG of Khambarigaon would provide necessary services to the tourists.