First cruise ship of state launched in Gobind Sagar

The first small cruise ship of the state was launched in Gobind Sagar lake in Bilaspur district today.

Abid Hussain Sadiq, Deputy Commissioner, Bilaspur, had announced earlier this month that the cruise facility would be arranged in the lake to attract more tourists to the state and open up job opportunities for people of the area. He had stated that a cruise would also be introduced in the Kol Dam lake up to Tatapani on the border of Shimla and Mandi districts.

Meanwhile, local entrepreneurs also chipped in the endeavour by arranging this small cruise ship with a carrying capacity of 45 persons.

According to information, along with the cruise ship, some jet skies and steamers would be introduced in future, with the administration in Bilaspur district planning to make it a centre of adventure activities, including para-gliding, para-sailing, canoeing, blue water rafting, water skiing, jet skies and entertainment and ferry cruises along with other water sports events.

The DC said after the opening of the four-lane highway, Bilaspur district had offered numerous opportunities, both for tourists and locals. Many development activities are also in the pipeline that include the creation of tourist hotspots. He added that another major attraction would be hanging café near Mandi Bharari bridge near Bilaspur. The café would give adrenaline rush to the visitors, adding that a similar experience would be a ZIP line across the Gobind Sagar lake.