CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates first-of-its-kind adventure fest at Dharoi Dam
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday inaugurated Dharoi Adventure Fest, a first-of-its-kind such event, at Dharoi Dam situated on the border of Mehsana and Sabarkantha districts. Various adventure activities and cultural programmes will be part of the festival, which is likely to go on for 45 days. Tented facilities have also been set up for tourists. The aim is to promote the place as a tourist destination.
The CM inaugurated the adventure zone and experienced the thrill of a speedboat ride. He was accompanied by Tourism Minister Mulu Bera.
An official release stated, '…the Dharoi Dam area is being transformed into a world-class, sustainable tourism and pilgrimage destination. The development of the Dharoi region will take place in three phases, enhancing tourism through spiritual, adventure, eco, and recreational activities. This initiative will not only boost visitor engagement but also generate local employment and promote the 'Vocal for Local' mission.'
'… Dharoi is poised to be developed as an 'Iconic Place,' on par with other major tourist destinations across Gujarat. In addition, under the leadership of the Chief Minister, the state government is actively engaged in future planning to develop a tourism circuit by enhancing key tourist destinations and pilgrimage sites in North Gujarat, including Polo Forest, Taranga, Vadnagar, and Ambaji,' it added.
Quoting Tourism Secretary Rajender Kumar, the release stated, '…the Dharoi Adventure Fest will span approximately 45 days, featuring a wide range of land-based, water-based and air-based adventure activities for tourists to experience and enjoy. To accommodate visitors, a tent city has been constructed at Dharoi. It includes a total of 21 various types of tents and an air-conditioned dormitory facility with more than 100 beds. '
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