Published on : Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Many tourist sites and roads connecting them had been damaged due to the calamities. The department had planned new attractions and rebuilding activities.
“Some works are in various stages and proposals for a few are awaiting approval. Kodagu got an allocation of Rs. 21 crore for the works,” said Tourism Assistant Director Raghavendra.
A project has been launched along the concept of developing a typical Kodagu village near Raja Seat in Madikeri embodying the local culture and traditions besides making available the crafts, spices and other commodities popular from here. This village will have about 10 rooms for tourists to stay. This project has been taken up at a cost of Rs. 98.5 lakh.
Development works near Sri Omkareshwar temple, development of parking at Dubare elephant camp and development of a road connecting Nalaknad Palace at Kakkabe near Napoklu are among the projects approved, Raghavendra said.
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