“The new complex will epitomize luxury and cater to tourists with its state-of-the-art facilities”- Sukhu
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone of a new tourism complex at Auhar in Bilaspur district to be constructed at a cost of Rs. 33.75 crores. This complex will feature modern facilities including a hotel block, a food court and a recreational zone. The project is expected to be completed within two years.
The hotel block would have a reception-cum-waiting area, a restaurant with seating capacity for 60 people, a conference room for 30 people, a Dham hall for 400 people, a banquet hall for 300 people, rest rooms, kitchen and toilets. The hotel would also offer 40 guest rooms and the food court would accommodate 214 people and feature eight stalls, a pickup area, common toilets for males and females, kid’s play area and a green area.
The recreational zone will boast a swimming pool, a gym and spa, a pantry, a store, back office, and toilet facilities on the ground floor. The first floor will include an indoor games room for pool, a lobby area, four massage rooms, and additional toilet facilities. Additionally, the complex will feature a proposed sewage treatment plant (STP) with a capacity of 50 KLD, including green grassing, royal palm trees, and a sprinkler system.
Sukhu said, “The new complex will epitomize luxury and cater to tourists with its state-of-the-art facilities. The second phase of the complex will be constructed on the opposite side of the road, with both blocks interconnected. This phase will feature an amusement park for children, a food court and other essential amenities and the entire project will cost of Rs 150 crore”, said the Chief Minister.”
He directed the integration of the tourist complex with water sports activities at Gobind Sagar Lake, including speed boats and sailing boats to enhance the visitor’s experience and attract more tourists to the area.
The state government is committed to improve the infrastructure and providing world-class facilities for tourists so that they did not face any inconvenience during their stay. Tourism is a crucial sector for strengthening the state’s economy and offers significant employment and self-employment opportunities for the youth of the State. The government is making all-out endeavours to make Himachal Pradesh the top tourism destination, leaving no stone unturned in its efforts.
