A joint venture is going to be undertaken by the DGHC's
tourism wing and the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Kalimpong to represent Kalimpong and its surrounding areas as an attractive
tourist destination.
The organizers met today in order to
discuss the steps required to be taken to improve the experience
of tourists visiting the region. It is decided that standardized
taxi fees, improved road condition and properly trained guides will
help succeed the plan.
The President of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Kalimpong,
Mr. Amod Yonzon added that they have got assurance of help from
tourism department and the association is thinking about creating
new attractions for the tourists.
The proposals placed before DGHC include, introduction of licensed
porters, trained guides and awareness about heritage sites of the
region.