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Patna,(BiharTimes): The tourism department of Bihar said on Tuesday that it is planning to invest Rs 300 crore to strengthen its infrastructure. In a Press release issued in Mumbai, Information Officer at the Bihar Department of Tourism said work on setting up Ramayan and Sufi tourism circuits have commenced and a total of Rs 300 crore is being allocated by the Bihar State Tourism Department Corporation to develop the required infrastructure. |
The Centre has announced Rs 3,043.89 lakh for the development of tourism in Bihar in the year 2011-12. As per the Corporations plans, the Ramayan circuit will include places mentioned in the epic, like Tar in Bhojpur, Ahirauli in Buxar, Pretshila Hills in Gaya, Ramchura, Panth Pakar and Valmiki Nagar.
The Sufi circuit will include Biharsharif, Manersharif, Munger and Phulwarisharif. Work on both circuits has begun and the Corporation will announce packages for the circuits soon.
Besides, to attract international tourists, BSTDC plans to promote its traditional circuits––Buddhist, Jain and Sikh––in Southeast Asian countries. Going ahead, BSTDC also plans to develop tourism activities centred on the river Ganga.
According to the Press release the Corporation is also planning open the Ganga River Island, which will offer camel rides and food courts. It will also promote aqua tourism for the domestic and international markets.
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