AYODHYA: The 'NEW' Ayodhya which is being developed at a fast pace will also have a bird sanctuary.
"The Samda lake and bird sanctuary in Ayodhya, is being developed with a budget of more than Rs 10 crore" the official spokesman said.
The sanctuary will be able to host tourists looking to stay overnight near it. The sanctuary area is 110 kilometer.
The Ayodhya Development Authority has commenced surveying the villages in Sohawal area where the lake is situated and will register those who could turn a portion of their houses into a homestay to accommodate tourists.
Nearly, 150 bird species including Egyptian vulture, Himalayan griffon, osprey and Siberian stonechat have been sighted at Samda lake.
Vice-chairman of the ADA, Vishal Singh, said that the official inauguration of the beautified and restored lake would be done soon.
Several projects are nearing completion and will be inaugurated soon. In the next months, a private player will help create an ecological resort with a spa near the lake location in order to attract tourists visiting the temple town. The authority and the local municipal corporation have selected a number of residences throughout the city that could be converted into homestays.
Surveys are being conducted to find a suitable location in the district's rural areas, and 12 to 13 families living in Sohawal have expressed an interest in conducting homestays.