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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat, highlighting its unique blend of luxury and adventure tourism. He emphasized the region's rich biodiversity, including the country's highest vulture population and newly introduced cheetahs. The retreat offers activities like hot-air ballooning, jet skiing, and wildlife safaris to attract visitors. It also focuses on environmental conservation with features like a large butterfly garden and a rock art interpretation zone.

Key Points: MP CM Mohan Yadav Unveils Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat Tourism Boost

  • New hot-air balloons and paramotoring attract adventure tourists
  • Home to India's highest vulture population and cheetahs
  • Features diverse aquatic life including dolphins and gharials
  • Includes a 2,500 sq. meter butterfly garden with 40 species
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MP CM Mohan Yadav highlights tourism and wildlife at Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav highlights new hot-air balloons, vulture habitats, and cheetahs at the newly inaugurated Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat to boost eco-tourism.

"Madhya Pradesh has the highest population of vultures in the whole country...Cheetahs have also found a home here at Gandhi Sagar. - CM Mohan Yadav"

Mandsaur, September 13

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday highlighted the region's unique natural and ecological significance at the recently inaugurated Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat, noting that new facilities, including hot-air balloons, have been introduced to attract tourists.

Speaking to ANI, CM Mohan Yadav today said, "Many facilities have been started to attract tourists to this place, like air balloon. I have been in this tourist village of Gandhi Sagar since last night. A beautiful place has been developed through Madhya Pradesh Tourism Corporation. In Madhya Pradesh, tourist centres like Gandhi Sagar are very rare, where there is natural beauty as well as forest wealth..."

CM Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh has the highest vulture population in the entire country, and added that Gandhi Sagar Dam is the best natural habitat for all species of vultures, along with being a home to Cheetahs and aquatic animals like dolphins, crocodiles, gharials, etc.

The Chief Minister further added, "Gandhi Sagar Dam is the best place where there is a wonderful natural habitat for all vultures...Madhya Pradesh has the highest population of vultures in the whole country...Cheetahs have also found a home here at Gandhi Sagar. From crocodiles to gharials, and from dolphins to diverse aquatic species, the water wealth of this region offers a breathtaking spectacle for visitors. Let us revive and celebrate these destinations, and take some time to reconnect with nature."

Earlier on Friday, CM Mohan Yadav inaugurated the fourth edition of the Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat located in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is organising the Forest retreat.

The retreat is a unique blend of luxury camping, adventure tourism and cultural activities developed under the PPP (Public-Private Partnership) mode in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.

According to an official release, the tourists and visitors can enjoy thrilling activities like hot-air ballooning, paramotoring, jet skiing, kayaking and motor boating at the tent city here. Heritage trails of Hinglajgarh Fort, wildlife safaris in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary and rural life experiences will also attract tourists.

The retreat emphasises environmental conservation and biodiversity. A 2,500 sq. meter butterfly garden, home to over 4,000 nectar and pollinator plants, has already recorded over 40 butterfly species. The garden will serve as an educational and interpretive centre, educating visitors about the life cycle of butterflies, it added.

This season also features a Rock Art Interpretation Zone, inspired by ancient rock paintings of Chaturbhuj Nala and a Biodiversity Walk. Visitors can enjoy butterfly garden tours, nature walks, bird-watching, water sports, and aerial adventures like hot-air ballooning and paramotoring, connecting closely with nature.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Hot air balloons and paramotoring in a forest retreat? Hope they're maintaining ecological balance. Tourism development shouldn't come at the cost of wildlife habitats. Need sustainable approach.
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Aditya G
Finally some development in Mandsaur region! This will create local employment and put our beautiful Gandhi Sagar on tourism map. The heritage trails to Hinglajgarh Fort sound fascinating.
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Sarah B
As someone who visited last month, the butterfly garden is absolutely magical! The educational aspect about conservation is what impressed me most. Great family destination.
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Vikram M
Cheetahs, dolphins, crocodiles AND vultures? MP's biodiversity is incredible! Hope the tourism activities don't disturb these precious animals. Strict guidelines needed for water sports near aquatic life.
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Nikhil C
PPP model is smart - brings private efficiency with government oversight. Hope the pricing remains reasonable for Indian families. Tourism shouldn't become only for elite.

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