| PARTYING
ON THE WAVES |
 Welcome
aboard Bhagirathi, the Pleasure Boat which
cruises on the waters of the Hussainsagar lake.
Now, the people of Twin Cities have another avenue
for celebration and amusement. The Flotel having
a seating capacity of 130 is tastefully decorated. It
has a pleasing dining and lounging area with comfortable
chairs and sofas. It also has a stage where artists can
perform cultural programmes, a public address system and
a kitchen.
 The
boat was launched by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development
Corporation (APTDC). You can go on a cruise in the
evenings on the waters of Hussainsagar. The cruise will
take you around Tankbund, Sailing Club, Sanjeevaiah
Park, Necklace Road. It also allows you to have a
closer glimpse of the huge Buddha Statue shining
bright in flood lights. The first three trips are carried
out between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. The charges are - Adult
Rs.50, Child Rs.30. After 8:00 p.m., the Bhagirathi is
made available for corporate meetings and private parties.
 The
Bhagirathi was launched on November 14 and Dr. Reddy's
Labs hosted the first private party on the Cultural
Deck. The rent for the two-and-a-half hours time slot
is Rs. 5000. For every additional half-an-hour Rs. 500
is charged. The person or company celebrating the party
on board can organise their caterers to serve food. Or
else, APTDC can also arrange it if you place an order.
APTDC also have a panel of folk dancers, qawwalis and
ghazal singers who can be booked on prior information.
Bhagirathi, named after the loved wife of Ibrahim Qutub
Shah, the man behind the Hussain Sagar, has been designed
by National Ship Design and Research Company, Vishakhapatnam
and built by Secon Builder at a cost of Rs.
50 lakh. There are also plans to introduce a double-decker
launch in Hussain Sagar which will have a restaurant on
the lower deck and facilities for conference and amusement
on the upper deck. Well, the next time you think of a
celebration think of Bhagirathi.
For bookings: Contact Phone: 345
3086 / 36 |
| - Mohan G. Jagan |
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