DoT, Haryana to set up camping accommodation in five tourist destinations in the state before CWG 2010

The Department of Tourism, Government of Haryana has identified five tourist destinations in Haryana to set up camping accommodation before the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010. These destinations are Surajkund, Hodal, Dharuhera, Morni and Damdama. The decision has been taken to provide additional accommodation at the National Capital Region (NCR) during the Games.

According to Keshni Anand Arora, Principal Secretary – Tourism, Government of Haryana, the state tourism department plans to develop the sites as full-fledged camping sites for tourists. The sites will be developed with private participation. The state government will offer the site on lease for a specified tenure and will also provide basic infrastructure like toilet blocks and common dining areas. She said, “We will act as a facilitator along with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.”

The state tourism department will soon commence development work at the identified sites so that the sites can be handed over to the interested bidders. The state tourism department expects to provide accommodation to around 1,000 tourists through this model.