Sambalpur: Cottage bookings rates at Eco Retreat have been decreased, extended till March 15

Corona has also affected many areas this year. All sectors, from business to entertainment, have been affected. Bookings at Hirakud Eco Retreat this year have also been disappointing. Bookings declined as the coronavirus infection increased in January. Tents were booked 12.5 percent in December, 5 percent in January and 10.2 percent in February. In view of this, the state tourism department has reduced the cost of booking tents and extended another 15 days. The eco-retreat, which has been going on in Hirakud since December 15, was to end on February 28. Which has been extended to the next 15 days. In addition, tent booking rates have been reduced by nearly 40 percent. Previously, one night’s stay had to be Rs 12,000 and Rs 2,160 GST. Now you have to pay Rs 7,000 with GST. On the other hand, Saturday and Sunday nights, the GST was charged at Rs 14,000. Hemant Pradhan, deputy director of the tourism department, said the current GST charged at Rs 7,000.

What’s in the package? After booking the eco-retreat, you will get a lot of benefits like the fun of five-star hotels under the tent. Visiting Debrigarh for fun in the vast expanses of the Hirakud Reservoir will be fun. It also has the option of eating and drinking at the May Fair Restaurant. The Department of Tourism has said that booking these tents will now be free of charge. Water sports in the vast waters of the Hirakud Reservoir, visitors to Debrigarh will have the pleasure of visiting the site. It also has the option of eating and drinking at the May Fair Restaurant. The Department of Tourism has said that by booking a tent now all these items will be provided free of charge to you.