• Why Invest in West Bengal?
• Opportunities in West Bengal
• Upcoming Projects
West Bengal December 2012 Slide 2 West Bengal December 2012 Slide 3 Diversity in natural beauty - breathtaking Himalayas in north to coastal mangroves in Sunderban in South
Tourism Opportunities Rural Note: There will be a video and Cultural Tourism – Durga accompanying this Puja and Baul Festivals
Unparalleled Geographical Location – potential to be a hub of South-East Asia and North-East India tourism
West Bengal December 2012 PwC Slide 4 Upcoming Brands in West Bengal…
West Bengal December 2012 Slide 5 Infrastructure
Roads • Total Length of Roads - over 2,11,770 km* • Road density higher than national average
Rail Over 4162 km* Rail networks (Broad Gauge) - amongst best in country. Dedicated Eastern Freight Corridor underway - will connect Delhi to Kolkata and new proposed port Metro Expansion in Kolkata
Port • Key sea ports at Kolkata and Haldia • Two new deep sea ports at Gangasagar and Rusulpur
Sources: *WBIDC, West Bengal December 2012 Slide 6 Infrastructure
Satellite and fibre connectivity Satellite connectivity - 580 Mbps bandwidth through 3 earth stations; 15,000 route km optical fiber network laid in the State
Airports • The Kolkata International airport being modernised at an investment of $30 m, including a new integrated cargo complex • Bengal Aerotropolis Projects - Country’s first greenfield merchant airport near Durgapur • For connecting to North Bengal • Existing Airport in Bagdogra • Cooch Behar Airport – Ready for Operations • New Airport coming at Malda
West Bengal December 2012 Slide 7 • 364,000 English speaking graduates each year* • Established Hotel Management Institutes in Kolkata, Darjeeling, Siliguri, Durgapur, Shantiniketan • CBSP training for service providers in association with Institute of Hotel Management , Kolkata (GOI Tourism)
Sources: *School Education Department, GoWB West Bengal December 2012 Slide 8 West Bengal December 2012 Slide 9 Zone #5 Darjeeling Himalayas
Zone #4 Dooars
Zone #3 Heritage Bengal
Zone #2 Kolkata
Zone #1 Coastal & Mangroves West Bengal December 2012 PwC Slide 10 River Cruise Opportunities Zones
Budget accommodation Coastal & Mangroves, Kolkata, Bengal Heritage, Dooars
Luxury Hotels and Resorts Coastal & Mangroves, Bengal Heritage, Dooars, Darjeeling Himalayas
River cruise ships Coastal & Mangroves, Kolkata, Bengal Heritage
Star accommodation hotels Coastal & Mangroves, Bengal (4,3,2) Heritage, Dooars, Darjeeling Himalayas
West Bengal December 2012 PwC Slide 11 River Cruise Opportunities Zones
Air Adventures Coastal & mangroves, Kolkata, Dooars, Darjeeling Himalayas
Museums – History, Heritage Coastal & mangroves, Bengal and Culture Heritage, Dooars, Darjeeling Himalayas
Theme parks Coastal & mangroves, Kolkata, Dooars, Darjeeling Himalayas
Water adventure sports Coastal & Mangroves, Kolkata, Bengal Heritage, Dooars, Darjeeling Himalayas
West Bengal December 2012 PwC Slide 12 West Bengal December 2012 Slide 13 The Gajoldoba Tourism Hub
PwC
• Tourism department has land of around 200 acres for developing a tourism park • Major attractions include confluence of Gheesh & Teesta rivers, Teesta Barrage, Darjeeling Himalayan Toy Train Ride, Baikunthapur forest, Hong Kong market for imported goods • Bird watchers’ paradise – black-necked grebe, SMEW, Chinese spot-billed ducks, migratory birds from Central Asia • Day Safari at Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary – Royal Bengal Tigers, Barking Deers, Himalayan Salamander, Lake Namthing, Sunrise Point
Units Tentative Area [Acres] High-End Lake Resort 15 3-Star & 4-star Resorts [@ 5 acres 10 each] Budget Hotels [2nos. @ 3 acres each] 6 Camping Area with Log Huts 5 Ayurvedic Spa Village 4 Old-Age Home 4 Hospitality Training Institute 4 Food Court /Picnic Park /Children’s park 8
Buffer Green + Golf Course 75
PwC PwC PwC • Accessibility . Flights from New Delhi, Kolkata, Bangkok, Bhutan . 55 km from Bagdogra airport . 35 km from NJP railway junction
• Infrastructure . 208 acres of government land . Existing forest rest house and PWD bungalow . Private cars, hired autos, buses from Siliguri to Gajoldoba
• More than 33,000 foreign tourists and 23,000 domestic tourists to Jalpaiguri every year
• Siliguri is one of the 3 satellite IT hubs in Bengal
• Gateway to Sikkim, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh
PwC
• DPR preparation – Completed
• RFP submission – 28th February, 2013
• Evaluation – 30th April, 2013
• Project Timeline – 3 years
PwC Jhadkali at Sundarban
PwC Located in Eastern India on the shore of Bay of Bengal, Sundarban is one of the worlds most unique and beautiful Ecosystem
PwC • The Land is proposed to be developed as an exclusive Eco Tourism Park • The Project Report is under preparation and the project is proposed to be implemented under PPP • World’s largest delta and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. • Major attractions include Tiger Rehabilitation Centre, Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project, Mangrove Interpretation Centre at Sajnekhali, Sundarban Tiger Reserver, Canopy walk at Dobanki, Mangrove trail at Burirdabri, Watch Tower at Bonie Camp
PwC Units Tentative Area
Total Site Area
Site Area excluding Pisciculture ponds
Total Ground Coverage
Green Belt
Artificial Forest and Orchard Area
Utility & Services
PwC Sunderban
Jhadkhali
PwC • Accessibility . Nearest Airport : NSC Bose International Airport – 140 km . Nearest Railway Station : Canning – 80 km
• Infrastructure . The Government of West Bengal has identified 108 acres of land at Jhadkhali
• More than 1,80,000 tourists annually
• Occupancy rates of more than 80% during peak season at Sunderbans
PwC • EOI submission • DPR preparation • RFP submission • Vendor Selection • Expected Evaluation Date
PwC Kunjanagar in the Forest
PwC • Presence of Suspension Bridge, Watch Tower, Children’s Park, and Dense Forest area • The site is like Eco-Park blessed with abundant natural resources like river, forests & wild life etc. • Nearby places of interest include jaldapara, gorumara, Bhutan border, buxa forest reserve, totopara • Rice Tribal culture (Mech, Rava, Nepalese, Tamang & Toto) with famous adjacent heritage temple • Project report under preparation • Tourist can enjoy elephant safari, plantation tours, anthropological tours at totopara, nature and tribal tours • Log Huts/ Cottage type accommodation • Adventure Camping • Animal Watch Tower • Natures Trail • Food Kiosk/Retail shop/Shopping arcade • Interpretation Centre/ Souvenir Shop • Handicraft cum cultural Village • Natures Studio • Up gradation of Wild animals rescue centre. • Multi purpose hall PwC • Accessibility . Airport : Bagdogra, 155 km . Railway Station : Falakata, 5.5 km • Infrastructure . Power Supply : WBSEB HT . Telecom : BSNL . Water Supply : Deep Tube Wells . Rose Valley Resort • Enablers . High Central and State Government budgets . Five eco tourism spots developed by Forest Department, Government of WB . 77 jeeps registered with Gorumara National Park . Local guides trained by the Forest Department . 61,256 national and 66 foreign tourists to Gorumara National Park in 2010/11
PwC • EOI submission • DPR preparation • RFP submission • Vendor Selection • Expected Evaluation Date:
PwC Sylee in the Tea Gardens
PwC • The Sylee Tea Estate is located around 45 km away from Jalpaiguri main town;
• The place is crisscrossed with rivulets, rivers hills and lush green Tea plantation;
• Breath-taking panoramic view all around the site especially the setting sun against the backdrop of hills and the rivers coupled with a view of Bhutan Ridge;
• Land of around 60 acres have been identified for setting up an Tea Tourism Hub
• Project Report under preparation
• Nearby areas of interest include jaldapara, buxa, tea gardens. Tourists can enjoy plantation tours, jungle safari, dooars.
PwC PwC • Accessibility . Airport : Bagdogra, 57 km . Railway Station : New Jalpaiguri, 69 km
• Infrastructure . Power Supply : WBSEB HT . Telecom : BSNL . Water Supply : Deep Tube Wells
• Enablers . 90 acres of Government land
PwC • EOI submission • DPR preparation • RFP submission • Vendor Selection • Expected Evaluation Date:
PwC December 2012 PwC Slide 39 • Sonada is a hamlet located 16 km from Darjeeling
•It is part of the Tourism Master Plan for Darjeeling
Important attractions include :
•Oaks Tea Estate
•Sonada Monastery
•Golf Course at Senchel Lake, one of the highest in the world
•Ghoom, highest railway station of India, 8 km away
•World’s first tea factory at Makaibari
PwC Darjeeling
Ghoom
Sonada
PwC • Accessibility . Airport : Bagdogra, 26.4 km . Railway Station : New Jalpaiguri
• Infrastructure . Lies on NH 55, connecting Darjeeling to Siliguri
• Enablers . Two plots, 21 acres and 4 acres . 396856 domestic and 33065 foreign tourists to Darjeeling in 2011, an increase of 47% over 2010
PwC • DPR preparation – 28th February
• RFP submission – 31st March
• Evaluation – 30th May
• Project Time – 2 years
PwC December 2012 PwC Slide 44 • Henry Island is part of the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Major attractions include :
• Fishing harbour
• Boat ride amid high waves to Jambu Dwip
• Bhagatpur Crocodile Project
• Serene beach perfect for swimming
•7 km long beach
•Ganga sagar pilgrimage
•Kapil Muni Ashram
PwC Henry Island Jambu Dwip Bakkhali
PwC • Accessibility . Airport : NSC Bose International Airport, 130 kms . Railway Station : Namkhana
• Infrastructure
• Enablers . 100 acres of government land . Lodges by Department of Fisheries, Government of West Bengal . Over a million pilgrims to Ganga Sagar fair every year
PwC • DPR preparation – 28th February, 2013
• RFP submission – 31st March, 2013
• Evaluation – 30th May, 2013
• Project Time – 2 years
PwC West Bengal December 2012 Slide 49
Total Footfall p.a. 9500+ Total Foreign Tourists p.a. 1250+ Vivada Cruises
Assam Bengal
Bengal Heritage
West Bengal Tourism Breakfast Cruise Belur Math Kolkata Viar Lunch Cruise Botanical Gardens Kolkata Surface Evening Cruise Little Europe Transport
DinnerWest Bengal Cruise Party Cruises Local OperatorsJanuary 2013 PwC Slide 50
Heritage Routes Murshidabad Belur Math Bandel- Sundarbans Chinsura Route
Malda-Varanasi Route
West Bengal January 2013 PwC Slide 51
100% FDI allowed as this is NOT under restricted and non permitted category
West Bengal Surface Transport
West Bengal Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation
West Bengal Tourism
Vivada Cruises Jetty at Millenium Park
IWAI Jetty
Port Trust Jetty
West Bengal Municipal Corporation Jetties December 2012 PwC Slide 52
Safe Embarkation/Disembarkation Infrastructure
Building more jetties at important riverside sites
Development of Cruise Terminal with 4 wharfs at least
Terminals required for Food Supplies, Shore Power Supply, Portable Water Supply, Bunker Supply
Better connecting roads from the jetty to the tourist destinations, eg from Belur Math jetty to Belur Math Tie-ups with Bangladesh. Orissa government for bundled cruise tour offerings Proper Dredging of silt-laden Jambudwip-Henry Island area to enable cruises to ply
West Bengal December 2012 PwC Slide 53 The tourist can indulge into a holistic cultural and ethnic experience, wherein one can relish the simple pleasures of life adapted by the rural people. The villager can play the perfect host and cook delectable meals. The guest can be a villager for a day and experience the rural way of living.
Possible opportunities
• Village home stays - unique opportunity to experience the life of a rural family • Exposure to different folk art forms – relishing the rich heritage of art, music and culture of the rural people • Flora and fauna expeditions - experience pristine nature at its very best • Visit to historic sites – enjoying magnificent palaces, terracotta temples, historic relics
West Bengal December 2012 PwC Slide 54
River Cruise Locations Attractions
Purulia Festivals like tusu, bhadu; natural beauty of ayodhya hills, joychandi hills, bamni waterfall, lakes; ancient jain and hindu temples; baul music, chau dance, mask making, jhumur songs; tribal way of life and culture
Bankura Terracotta temples of bishnupur, natural beauty of mukutmonipur, susunia hills, jhilimili, talberia, gangdoha
Midnapore Natural beauty and historical sites of jhargram, chandrakona, dantan, pathra, bahiri, egra
Murshidabad Several places of great historic significance like the hazarduari palace, imambara, bachchawali tope (canon), gharighar; handicrafts and silk industry
West Bengal December 2012 PwC Slide 55 West Bengal December 2012 Slide 56 • Currently there is only one SIHM in Kolkata and one FCI in West Bengal • The government is focusing on building more SIHMs and FCIs in the state • Assistance will be considered for building of SIHM and FCI in the state • As per the 12th five year plan, the SIHMs will be affiliated to local or central universities for awarding a B.Sc. (Hotel and Hospitality administration) • The proposed Indian culinary institute in each metro city would help in promoting and preserving Indian cuisine • The state would promote research and specialization in tourism, review of curriculum, faculty development, student exchange programme, training of students and teachers
West Bengal December 2012 PwC Slide 57 Darjeeling
• 5 acres for setting up of SIHM
Burdwan
• Setting up of Culinary Institute
Digha
• Setting up of Food Craft Institute
Chalsa (Jalpaiguri)
• 7 acres for setting up of SIHM
Gajoldoba
• Setting up of FCI
West Bengal December 2012 PwC Slide 58