Keeping The Faith

To accommodate the needs of the well-heeled Indian as well as foreign tourists, the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation has made arrangements for luxurious cottages that boast of facilities such as blowers, geysers, separate sitting rooms and well-equipped toilets. Says Bharti Singh, OSD (officer of special duty), UP Tourism, “We have been providing tents for the pilgrims for many years and have introduced luxury cottages this year.” The 10 ‘Maharaja Swiss’ cottages have been imported from Oman and are known for their opulence. Each cottage is made of imported materials like bubble wall panels and flex, and are waterproof. They have wooden flooring and maintain a constant temperature. Priced at R12,000 per day, the cottages are furnished with imported furniture and have wi-fi facility as well. Moreover, 42 luxury cottages have also been set up at the mela venue that include modern gadgets

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