Tourists in Odisha took part in water sports on World Tourism Day

Tourists in Odisha took part in angling, kayaking and rafting in the Daya river near the Dhauli Peace Pagoda on the occasion of World Tourism Day. Apart from the other attractions at the popular tourist spot, visitors enjoyed the activities that were hosted by the state tourism department and Fluid Logic. The enthusiastic tourists braved the rain to participate in the adventure activities.
This has been reported in telegrahindia.com dated 28 September 2016.

As informed by the organizers, such outdoor activities will certainly appeal to tourists because these are fun filled and eco-friendly. These could become regular activities in Bhubaneswar.
The various events were related to accessible tourism which is the theme of this year's World Tourism Day. A group of differently-abled persons were taken on a tour of the Sun Temple at Konark and, indigenous tribal and folk dances of the state were held at Rabindra Mandap. A carnival was held in the morning from Master Canteen Square to Ekamra Haat - the focus was on the state's heritage sites and monuments, classical dance forms like Odissi and folk and tribal dances.
A food festival is also being held on the occasion which will have cuisines around the world including Mexican, Chinese and continental. The fest will go on till October 2 and several hotel institutes and restaurants have set up their kiosks.


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