Ahmedabad, May 23: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday inaugurated a 45-day adventure and tourism festival at the Dharoi Dam, located on the border of Mehsana and Sabarkantha districts. The event promises a host of thrilling outdoor experiences for visitors, aiming to establish the region as a world-class tourist destination.
As per agency report, the festival will feature activities such as parasailing, rock climbing, trekking, mountain biking, and cycling, offering both adventure enthusiasts and families a chance to enjoy the scenic beauty and adrenaline-filled challenges of the area.
The Chief Minister flagged off the festival by taking a speed boat ride on the reservoir. He was accompanied by Tourism Minister Mulubhai Bera and other dignitaries, who also toured the site and inaugurated a newly established tent city.
According to an official release, the tent city has been equipped with 21 different types of tents and an air-conditioned dormitory with over 100 beds, designed to provide comfortable lodging for tourists. The Dharoi Dam area is being developed in three phases as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to transform it into a spiritual and adventure tourism hub.
Officials stated that the initiative will boost tourism through a blend of spiritual, adventurous, and recreational offerings, and is expected to generate employment opportunities for the local population. Last year, the state government had announced development projects worth Rs. 1,100 crore to enhance connectivity and infrastructure across a 90-kilometer circuit that links Vadnagar, Taranga, Ambaji, and Rani ki Vav.
