Correspondent
Agartala, July 30, 2023: Tripura's Tourism Minister, Sushanta Chowdhury, announced the much-awaited 'Weekend Tourist Hub' at Ujjayanta Palace will be officially launched on July 30, with Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha gracing the inauguration ceremony.
Operating every Saturday and Sunday, the hub will provide various amenities, including mobile food stalls and serene paddle boating in Ujjayanta Palace's lake, to enhance the experience for visitors. The designated area from Sherowali Sweets to Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan and Jackson Gate Traffic Point will be transformed into a pedestrian-friendly 'No Vehicle Zone.'
Tourists can capture memories in traditional costumes and ornaments at photo counters in the State Museum's garden area, while captivating light and sound shows will entertain visitors. The safety of tourists is a top priority, with a strong security presence, watchtower monitoring, and CCTV surveillance.
The 'Weekend Tourist Hub' is expected to boost the state's revenue and create employment opportunities for the youth, aligning with the government's commitment to develop tourism as a robust alternative source of the economy.
Tripura's tourism transformation doesn't end here, as ambitious development projects are already underway. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is evaluating a tender worth Rs 58 crore for development works in Amarsagar and Fatiksagar at Chitramura and Amarpur city. An additional tender of Rs 63.72 crore aims to create versatile facilities for tourists at Sonamukhi tea garden in Kailashahar, with plans for an adventure park.
The central government's approval of the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 project will infuse Rs 140 crore into modernizing the infrastructure of various tourist centers, further elevating Tripura's tourism potential.
The Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation, Dipak Majumder, and the Director of Tourism Department, Tapan Kumar Das, expressed their enthusiasm for the grand transformation of Tripura's tourism landscape during the press conference. The 'Weekend Tourist Hub' at Ujjayanta Palace promises unforgettable experiences for travelers, making Tripura a thriving tourist hotspot.