Tourists and nature lovers now can experience the beauty of the serene beach of Talaseri, Udaipur and its adjacent area by availing accommodation facilities developed by the Forest Department.
The project, having accommodation and dining facilities for tourists, erected at Kadhibil under Bichitrapur mangrove forest range under Bhograi block, was thrown open to the visitors after Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated it on June 13.
The department erected establishment of an eco tourism project, with an expenditure of `1.29 crore out of State plan.
There are four cottages, each having two beds and a wide dinning space for comfortable stay of the tourists. The package charge including accommodation for each cottage is `4,000 for 24 hours where as the breakfast, lunch, dinner and boating in the creek near the Subarnarekha mouth is complimentary, said the department.
“One can enjoy the serene beauty of the beach, besides a wide range of marine animals in a peaceful environment. Four cottages can accommodate eight persons at a time. The package worth `4,000, include lodging, food and free boating in the creek. The booking starts from July 1,” said Divisional Forest Officer Harsh Bardhan Udgata.
“However, for the day tourists, lunch facility is also available on payment. The dining space can cater 24 persons at a time. Food is available both for vegetarians as well as non vegetarians. One can witness varieties of marine species during one stay,” he said.
It may be noted this the second eco tourism project, which the department constructed after one at Kuldhia sanctuary near Rishia.
Risha has nine tented accommodation for the tourists. In Rishia, one can witness wildlife after having a stay near the sanctuary mainly known for elephants.