Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary Boosts Tourism with Jungle Safari and Eco-Cottages

Jamshedpur: State tourism minister Sudivya Kumar flagged off five jungle safari vehicles at the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary (DWS) on Saturday. He also laid the foundation stone for 30 eco-cottages, 15 each at Makulakocha and Pindrabera, at the sanctuary.

The eco-cottages would offer a total of 59 rooms.“The new facilities will give a new identity to Dalma,” the minister said.“Dalma is the centre of Jharkhand’s natural heritage. The commitment to develop it as a tourism hub is progressing with the launch of the jungle safari, and the foundation laying for eco-cottages. These facilities will give the region a fresh identity and generate local employment,” he stressed.Trained guides would assist visitors on each of the safari vehicles to ensure a smooth and easy ride and help visitors better understand the forest and wildlife at the sanctuary, he added.