Dikhyaa Mohanty 
This year, Eco Retreat will feature two new destinations as now the tourists will have the option to explore Odisha’s southernmost beach, Pati-Sonapur, and a hill station named Putsil in Koraput.
According to the official reports, the glamping event will be held in a much bigger and better way this year and the packages will have on offer enchanting beaches to amazing wildlife areas. Whereas the bookings will commence from November 20.
It is being organised in seven exotic locations- Konark, Pati-Sonapur, Bhitarkanika, adventure getaway to Hirakud and Satkosia and a relaxing trip to quaint hill stations of Daringbadi and Koraput. Tourists can visit ecoretreat.odishatourism.gov.in for more details.
The tourists will get to experience staying at luxury tents, delicious cuisines, water sports, adventure activities, guided tours and cultural events, besides the picturesque settings. Principal secretary, Tourism, Sachin Ramchandra Jadhav stated that they will shortly announce the dates for the eco-retreat. It is aimed at not just bringing tourists but investors as well. The eco-retreat is a luxurious offering targeting high-spending tourists. This year, the arrangements will be more representative than last year. The repose was overwhelming despite the COVID pandemic last year.
He further added “We decided to expand it this year to more locations. In the sea beach category, we will cover Pati Sonarpur, Konark and Pentha beach of Bhitarkanika. In the hilly areas, it will feature Putsil in Deomali and Daringibadi. For water bodies, we have Satkosia Gorge and Hirakund water reservoir.”
