Agartala, Sept 23: Tripura Tourism department has taken an initiative to introduce adventure tourism facilities in the state to attract more tourists.

As part of the initiative, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha will inaugurate paragliding and paramotoring facilities on Sept 29.
 
The paragliding facility would be launched at Vanghmun (Jampui Hills) while the para-motoring facility would be introduced at Neermahal, Tourism minister Pranajit Singha Roy said in a press conference at Geetanjali Guest House.
 
The Tourism minister also announced the programmes taken by Tripura Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) to mark World Tourism Day that falls on September 25. This year, the day would be celebrated with the theme ‘Rethinking Tourism’.
 
He said, a Digital Museum would be developed at the iconic Pushbanta Palace and an initiative has been taken to lay the Foundation Stone for the project by President Droupadi Murmu on October 14 next.
 
The Tourism minister also said, various important tourist locations including Chabimura, Narkelkunja and Dumboor Lake are being developed with new facilities.
 
Speaking to the media, he further added that the state witnessed a sharp increase in the number of tourists, both domestic and international, since 2018.
 
The Tourism minister also highlighted the major works being implemented by the state government to develop the tourist spots. (with inputs from Tripura Times)