Punjab Newsline, Shimla/Baijnath (Kangra), January 25-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the Bir Paragliding Centre-cum-Hotel complex in Kangra district which has been constructed by HP Tourism Development board under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Tourism Department to promote adventure tourism in the state.
The total cost of construction of the complex is approximately 9 crore. The building is situated in the heart of Bir. The entire building has office room, lecture halls, conference rooms, dormitories, single bed rooms, one dining hall and a modern kit and a modern kitchen the facility which can accommodate many tourist and trainees at the same time. The complex also has lift facility.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that adventure sports and tourism have become increasingly popular, offering a unique blend of excitement, challenge, and cultural immersion.
He said that the Bir Paragliding Centre-cum-hotel complex will be jointly run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation and ABV Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports, Manali. Some part of the building will be kept by ABV Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports, Manali to run Paragliding Courses and rest of the complex will have hotel facilities for tourist and locals visiting Bir.