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BSTDC to start a floating restaurant on Ganges in Patna

Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) is planning to launch a floating restaurant on the river Ganga. The Corporation is inviting private participation for operation, maintenance and management of the floating restaurant on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The proposed project is expected to be completed by September 2008.

The floating restaurant has been constructed on a new vessel, which will have three levels. The restaurant with 48 covers will be on the main deck along with a recreation room and pantry, while the second level will have a will have a VIP cabin, staff cabins, a wheel house and an open sky deck for the passengers. The site currently proposed and developed for docking this floating restaurant is Gandhi Ghat in Patna, but the site could be changed later.

This initiative has been undertaken by the tourism department to attract more tourists as also provide a means of entertainment on river Ganges. Considering Patna attracts a lot of religious tourists who trail down the length of the river that passes through pilgrimage sites, this project by BSTDC is focusing on creating avenue for recreation and entertainment of the tourists, who otherwise are restricted to a holy dip and a little sight seeing.

Talking to TravelBiz Monitor, Rashmi Verma, Principal Secretary Tourism, Bihar and Chairperson & Managing Director, BSTDC; offered, “The floating restaurant is an initiative by the state tourism department to attract more tourists to the state and will be a value addition to tourists visiting Ganges in Bihar. Patna has a long riverfront and this initiative is an enhanced offering by BSTDC. It will be run on a PPP model and we have already floated the Expression of Interest (EOI). Depending on the private player, the décor and the cuisine will be decided.”

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