Jalpaiguri: Bengal tourism department on Monday opened a
wildlife tourism centre at Tilabari on the fringes of Gorumara National
Park to attract more tourists to the region.
"Tourists visiting the centre can learn about the flora and
fauna of Gorumara National Park. There are digital kiosks at the centre,
along with models of different wild animals which will provide
information about different species of trees, flowers and also about the
wildlife which can be sighted at the park," state tourism minister
Gautam Deb said after inaugurating the facility.
So far, there was no such infrastructure in Gorumara from where
tourists, nature conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts could get
such information about nature and wildlife.
"Many children want to know about trees, herbs, shrubs,
flowers and fruits but have little information. They can spend good time
here and can learn about these natural resources," said an official.
In Tilabari, this is the second infrastructure that has been
set up by the state tourism department. In September 2016, the
department had opened cottages on the same site for tourists. It has
become quite a popular place for accommodation for visitors these days.
Hirak Mondal, an official of the department, said Rs 1.47 crore had been spent to set up the centre.
"We had engaged a firm from Hyderabad to develop the centre
and install sophisticated facilities like kiosks. Also, the models of
wild animals put on display will attract tourists, particularly
children, as they can know about the habitat and other details of these
animals during their trips," said Mondal.
The Telegraph
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