Travellers would be thrilled to know that they can experience cruises in the Hirakud reservoir in Odisha starting from August. The reservoir lies close to the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, and together the two will create a thrilling new experience for travellers. The site is all set to become a major eco-tourism hub that will involve the local community.
According to forest officials, the Hirakud cruise is going to be part of a package. This package includes bird watching, and wildlife sightseeing. The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is widely known for great experiences, sightseeing, and more. Animals regularly visit the reservoir to drink water, and this will be a great opportunity for tourists to see animals in the wild, in their natural habitat.
Anshu Pragyan Das, the Divisional Forest Officer of Hirakud Division said that every batch will contain eight tourists, and they will get an hour’s time to cruise the reservoir. Das also said that locals are being trained to be part of the programme, and more importantly, the eco-tourism spots are being managed by the local communities. This is because they are the ones who help to conserve the forest, and in turn reap the benefits.
The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is also looking forward to untap the vast potential of the three islands here, sunset island, cattle island, and the island of bats. All this sounds like a great adventure is on the cards for visitors in this part of Odisha. Each island presents a unique opportunity to see the natural attractions of this area.
