"Nishadraj Park developed in two phases, will be inaugurated soon": Aparajita Singh, Prayagraj Regional Tourism officer
Dec 05, 2024
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 5 : Aparajita Singh, Regional tourism officer of Prayagraj on Thursday said that Nishadraj Park is being developed in two phases and it will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon.
Shringverpur Dham, a town linked to Lord Ram after Ayodhya, is set to become a new centre for rural, religious, and spiritual tourism in Uttar Pradesh, ahead of the upcoming Mahakumbh-2025.
Regional tourism officer of Prayagraj, Aparajita Singh speaking ANI, a 52-foot-high statue of Lord Rama embracing Nishadraj has been installed.
"It is said that Lord Rama spent a night at Shringaverpur Dham during his exile. We are developing Uttar Pradesh as a religious tourism destination. Nishad Park is being developed. A 52-foot-high statue of Lord Rama embracing Nishadraj has been installed," Aparajita Singh said. 
She further said that 90 per cent of the construction of the park has been completed.
"Under the first phase, a pedestal, gallery, and entrance parking have been constructed. Under the second phase, a meditation centre, caretaker room, cafeteria, children's play area, open area theatre have been constructed. 90 per cent of the construction has been completed...PM Modi will inaugurate the grand Nishadraj Park shortly," she added. 
On Wednesday, the Additional District Magistrate of Prayagraj, Vivek Chaturvedi, exclusively speaking to ANI, said that around 2000 tents will be built, which people can book for their comfortable stay.
"Our tent city will be coming, there will be 2000 tents...people can make the booking for it. Other than that...in other sectors as well we are bringing a tent city of 400 tents," Chaturvedi said.
The ADM informed that the tents will have 5-star facilities,"people who are coming here can book the tents and avail all the facilities" he added.
As per an official release, the project is being carried out by the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Limited (UPSTDC), in collaboration with six key partners: Aagaman, Kumbh Camp India, Rishikul Kumbh Cottage, Kumbh Village, Kumbh Canvas, and Era.
These tents will be constructed to world-class standards, offering five-star hotel-like facilities. The tent city will offer accommodations in four categories: Villa, Maharaja, Swiss Cottage, and Dormitory, with prices ranging from Rs 1,500 to Rs 35,000 per day.
Additional charges of Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000 will apply for extra guests (excluding dormitories). This ambitious project aims to cater to the expected 45 crore visitors from 75 countries.
The tent city is being developed in line with the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. With an estimated 45 crore pilgrims expected to visit, these tents will be operational from January 1 to March 5, offering world-class accommodation facilities. Visitors can book accommodation via the UPSTDC website or the Mahakumbh app, the release said.
