Chilika: Luxury houseboat ‘Garuda’ is set for commercial operation in Chilika Lake. The luxury houseboat is being operated by Vikash Eco Resorts at Barkul in Chilika. It has been inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in presence of Tourism Minister Aswini Kumar Patra.
Constructed with an investment of more than Rs 3 crore, ‘Garuda’ is a two-floor housing boat with two suite rooms, four premium rooms, a bar, and a restaurant. There is an open-air lobby in the upper deck for meetings/conferences. The packages consist of overnight stay along with full board meals, activities, and cruising covering different islands in Chilika.
The project has been approved by Odisha Tourism through a single-window mechanism. It has received licenses or statutory clearances from Chilika Development Authority, Directorate Ports, and Inland Water Transport.
