Bhubaneswar: The National Green Tribunal issues notices to Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate and Odisha forest department while hearing a petition filed by Wildlife Society of Odisha regarding the Construction of cottages on Deomali hilltop in Koraput.
Notably, the forest department is constructing 10 cottages on the Deomali hilltop to provide night stay facilities to tourists, in Koraput district’s Pottangi. Deomali is the highest peak in Odisha standing at 1,672 metres above the sea level in the eastern ghats.
Besides the cottages, the project includes a spacious dining hall and two dormitories. The forest department is also focusing on the landscape of the area and has planted tropical pine trees. Around 1,000 tropical pine saplings were brought from Assam for the purpose.
Deomali, situated near Doodhari village, around 70 km from Koraput town, is surrounded by dense forest rich in flora and fauna. The hill is also rich in mineral resources such as bauxite, limestone, and gemstones.
Dotted with brooks and deep valleys, Deomali is inhabited by tribes such as Kandhas, Parajas, Bhumia, Malis, and Bhotias.
Apart from its scenic beauty, it is also a suitable destination for adventure lovers for hang gliding and trekking.
