The tourism department, which embarked upon a project to tap the tourism potential in the Chandaka forest in 2011, is hopeful that the fringe area (periphery of the core area of the sanctuary, where animals roam freely), can be used for eco-tourism purpose. "A high-level team, comprising officials from forest and tourism departments would visit the sanctuary on August 1 to study the feasibility for developing the place as an eco-tourism hub. The team will submit its report to the government after which further decision will be taken to develop the area," said Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) general manager MR Patnaik.
He said that OTDC opened a two-storey tourism complex near Godibari and created some facilities for tourists. "Presently, we have an information centre, a centre for audio-visual and souvenir show, children's park, rope climbing, trekking trail and a recreation zone. About 50 groups of tourists have visited the area in the last two years," said Patnaik.
The tourism and forest departments will explore whether an eco-cottage and more nature trail facilities can be created here, apart from providing boating and sight-seeing facilities, which are already there. "Currently, trekking facilities are available. We need to explore whether some of the water bodies can be developed for boating. The water bodies are frequented by elephants. So, we need to look for the water bodies, which are close to the fringe area," said Chandaka DFO, SN Mohapatra. The sanctuary is home to various animals, including elephants, deer, leopards, fox and peacocks.
Spread over 193sq km, the sanctuary boasts of 23 natural water bodies. Promotion of eco-tourism facility in this area is expected to boost the tourism potential of the capital city.
"Chandaka can become another holiday destination for the people of the city. However, it needs to be ensured that no animal is disturbed in the process," said retired wildlife DFO Akshaya Patra, adding that creation of eco-tourism facility will also create employment opportunities for nearby villagers.
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