Stories
State to Build 800-Million Guest House in Varanasi and 7-Story Building in Cooch Behar Kali Bari
- •The state tourism department has initiated plans to build a modern tourism and cultural center costing 800 million rupees on nearly 2 acres of land at the traditional Cooch Behar Kali Bari complex in Sonarpura, Varanasi.
- •The proposed project features a seven-story building, 60 rooms, 10 luxury suites, a restaurant, a banquet hall, a gymnasium, a library, and underground parking facilities.
- •Plans include renovating the traditional Hawa Mahal into luxury accommodation and preserving the ancient Kali temple and historical architecture.
- •The initiative aims to showcase Bengal's art, literature, music, and heritage nationally, while providing proper accommodation and services for pilgrims from West Bengal visiting Varanasi.
Key Questions Answered
The proposed 800-million tourism and cultural center in Varanasi will feature a seven-story building, underground infrastructure, 60 rooms, and 10 luxury suites. Additional amenities will include a restaurant, a banquet hall, a gymnasium, a library, a parking facility, and the renovation of the traditional Hawa Mahal into luxury accommodation.
The main objective is to showcase Bengal's art, literature, music, food culture, and heritage at the national level. It also aims to promote religious tourism and provide proper accommodation and essential services for pilgrims traveling from West Bengal to Varanasi.
BJP Central Committee General Secretary Sunil Bansal visited Varanasi to inspect the ground situation alongside West Bengal tourism department officials and Varanasi district administration representatives. Later, Minister of State for Tourism Purnima Chakraborty also inspected the Cooch Behar Kali Bari complex with senior officials.
