A Goa in Gujarat? That’s what the State Government has in mind by developing the historical Mandvi beach, about 60 km from Bhuj, into a world class beach resort at an estimated cost of over Rs 20 crore. Having failed to attract tourists despite promotional events like Kutch Utsav and Sharadotsav in the border distict of Kutch, the Modi Government has now mooted its Mandvi proposal.
For this, the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) will soon issue an expression of interest (EOI) globally, inviting private parties to invest in leisure, entertainment and hospitality projects proposed near the Mandvi beach. Infrastructure facilities like roads, drainage and drinking water supply will be created by the government with the help of the Union Tourism Ministry which has already sanctioned about Rs 4.80 crore for the same. There are also plans to develop the existing helipad near the beach town of Mandvi.
Confirming this, TCGL Managing Director P D Vaghela told The Indian Express on Tuesday that renowned architect Balkrishna Doshi, engaged by the Corporation has already prepared a detailed project report to develop the Mandvi beach into a tourist resort of international standards. Among the facilities proposed to be set up at the beach in private sector include cafeteria and hotels, water sports, snorkelling and marine excursion, ampi theatre, sculpture and sea animal parks and water garden. Vaghela said, “At present, lack of food and accommodation facilities on this virgin beach leave tourists no option but to return to Bhuj for a night halt.” But with an integrated beach development project in place, things would change, he said.
The TCGL has also plans to develop a seven km-long stretch between the Mandvi beach and the Dhrubadi village for that long drive along te beach for tourists.
The TCGL has already acquired about one lakh sq m of government land facing the beach to create all necessary facilities for prospective tourists, Vaghela said. Once the the beach is developed fully, it will attract domestic as well as foreign tourists visiting Kutch during promotional events, a senior TCGL official said.
Mandvi, founded in 1581 A D, is an ancient seaport, known for its handicraft items, particularly its relief, filigree and enamel works. In its vicinity, the longest Rukmavati stone bridge, Vikay Vilas Palace and Hawa Mahal are major spots of tourist attraction.
Source: ExpressIndia.com
For this, the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) will soon issue an expression of interest (EOI) globally, inviting private parties to invest in leisure, entertainment and hospitality projects proposed near the Mandvi beach. Infrastructure facilities like roads, drainage and drinking water supply will be created by the government with the help of the Union Tourism Ministry which has already sanctioned about Rs 4.80 crore for the same. There are also plans to develop the existing helipad near the beach town of Mandvi.
Confirming this, TCGL Managing Director P D Vaghela told The Indian Express on Tuesday that renowned architect Balkrishna Doshi, engaged by the Corporation has already prepared a detailed project report to develop the Mandvi beach into a tourist resort of international standards. Among the facilities proposed to be set up at the beach in private sector include cafeteria and hotels, water sports, snorkelling and marine excursion, ampi theatre, sculpture and sea animal parks and water garden. Vaghela said, “At present, lack of food and accommodation facilities on this virgin beach leave tourists no option but to return to Bhuj for a night halt.” But with an integrated beach development project in place, things would change, he said.
The TCGL has also plans to develop a seven km-long stretch between the Mandvi beach and the Dhrubadi village for that long drive along te beach for tourists.
The TCGL has already acquired about one lakh sq m of government land facing the beach to create all necessary facilities for prospective tourists, Vaghela said. Once the the beach is developed fully, it will attract domestic as well as foreign tourists visiting Kutch during promotional events, a senior TCGL official said.
Mandvi, founded in 1581 A D, is an ancient seaport, known for its handicraft items, particularly its relief, filigree and enamel works. In its vicinity, the longest Rukmavati stone bridge, Vikay Vilas Palace and Hawa Mahal are major spots of tourist attraction.
Source: ExpressIndia.com