CRUISE TOURISM MTDC Mumbai Port – Ideal to develop as India’s Cruise Tourism Hub Western coast has more placid waters conducive for coastal cruising than eastern coast of India USP – Being city port provides infrastructure facilities at its door steps Excellent air connections to other Indian cities Major tourism features in and around Mumbai Tourist Attractions in Proximity of Mumbai (within 2 Hours) Tourist Attractions in South Mumbai • Gateway of India • Elephanta Caves • Mani Bhavan • 2nd Largest Collection of Art Deco Iskon Temple Buildings in the world • • Banganga Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu • • Dhobi Ghat Sangrhalaya (Museum) • Khotachi Wadi • Chhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj • Mahalaxmi Temple Terminus • Haji Ali • Marine Drive - Queens Necklace • Siddhivinayak Temple • Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum • Shopping at Bombay Store & Colaba Causeway Tourist Attractions in North Mumbai • Mt. Mary Basilica Church, Bandra • Juhu Chowpati, Andheri • Film City, Goregoan • Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali • Kanheri Caves, Borivali • Global Vipasana Pagoda, Gorai • Yoga Institute, Santacruz Alibaug – Sea Fort – Janjira Distance – 2 Hrs from Mumbai via Catamarans from Gateway Matheran – Hill Station known for Green Tourism Lonavla – Hill Station • Known for Karla, Bhaja & Bedse Caves • Atmasantulan village – An holistic centre for Ayurvedic treatments, meditation, yoga. This centre is run by Spiritual Master, Shreeguru Balaji Tambe. Tourists Destinations at a distance of 1 Hour by flight from Mumbai • Aurangabad • Nagpur • Pune • Nasik Aurangabad - UNESCO World Heritage Site • Ellora Caves – Has one of the largest rock cut monastery Temple Caves • Ajanta Caves – Its paintings and rock cut sculptures are amongst the finest ancient Indian art. AJANTA FRESCO PAINTINGS Dating back to 2nd century BC Nagpur • Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve – 2 hour drive from Nagpur Airport. • Largest national park in Maharashtra • The Park inhabits over 100 tigers Pune • Cultural Capital of Maharashtra • Educational Hub • Surrounded by major forts linked to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great warrior from Maharashtra Nasik • Hoe to Idia’s 80% of Wie Productio Delicious Local Cuisine Local Art & Culture Tourism issues : • Shortage of Guides – MTDC to provide training for generation of 100 guides in Mumbai which can be scaled up as per the requirements. • Toilet Facilities – BMC to provide world class toilet facilities in tourist areas across Mumbai. • Parking Facilities – During cruise arrivals about 40-45 Bus coaches move around in Mumbai. Appropriate Parking Slots will be given at monument sites of Gateway, CSMVS Museum, Mani Bhavan, Dhobi Ghat. • For easy tourist movement, propose to start a separate Boat from Passenger Terminal to Elephanta • Cultural Program – MTDC in coordination with tour operators will organise cultural program and welcome cruise tourists at Mumbai Port. Opportunity for Cruise Terminal in Maharashtra Dabhol • Coast of Maharashtra bestowed with: Jaigad . Pristine beaches . Serene Backwaters . Hills of Sahaydri range Ratnagiri . Engineering marvels in the form of sea forts Vijaydurg . Ancient Temples . Mouth watering cuisine Malvan • In order to offer all these to the tourists, MMB has embarked upon a project to develop a cruise terminal Vengurla having all the modern amenities and deep draft to accommodate big cruise vessels. Opportunity for Cruise Terminal in Maharashtra Dabhol Jaigad (Tal Dapoli, Dist Ratnagiri ) (Tal & Dist Ratnagiri ) Depth: 6mtrs at Jetty Depth : 7mtrs at jetty Tourist attractions:- Tourist attractions:- Backwaters of Dabhol creek Jaigad Fort at 1 km Koyna wild life sanctuary Ancient temple at Ganpatiphule Panhalekaji Caves Guhagar beach Ancient temple at Velneshwar and Jaigad Lighthouse Hedvi Opportunity for Cruise Terminal in Maharashtra Ratnagiri Vijaydurg (Tal & Dist Ratnagiri ) (Tal Devgad, Dist Sindhudurg ) Depth : 7mtrs at a distance of 500mtrs from shore. Depth : 6mtrs at a distance of 100mtrs Tourist attractions:- from shore. Ratnadurg Fort Tourist attractions:- Malgund Beach Vijaydurg fort Pawas (Holy Place Mandavi Beach Devgad Fort and Beach Ganesh Gule Beach Ancient temple & beach at Swayambhu Ganpati Temple Kunkeshwar Velneshwar (Hills across the coastal regions) Proposed site for Breakwater cruise terminal Opportunity for Cruise Terminal in Maharashtra Malvan Vengurla (Tal Malvan, Dist Sindhudurg ) (Tal Vengurla, Dist Sindhudurg ) Depth : 10mtrs at a distance of 450mtrs Depth : 5mtrs at a distance 300mtrs from from shore. shore. Tourist attractions:- Tourist attractions:- Tarkarli , Devbag, Bhogwe & Chevla Ganesh Temple at Redi beaches Lighthouse at Vengurla Karli & Kalawel backwaters Sagreshwar & Mochemad beaches Tsunami Island at Devbag Sindhudurg Fort Terekhol Fort Salgaokar’s Gaesh Teple Opportunity for Cruise Terminal in Maharashtra Way ahead :- • MMB intends to develop World Class Cruise Terminals along the coastline of Maharashtra on PPP model. • Concession Period : 30 Years • EOI is already floated and Last date for submission of proposals is 08th Sep 2017. THANK YOU ! .