You will soon be able to stay in a treehouse when in Uttarakhand. As per the reports, the Uttarakhand forest department is all set to open up a tree house for tourists in the Fato range of the Terai west forest division near Ramnagar in Nainital from early next year.
Referring to this, the officials added that this would be the first-ever tree house in the region that will be opened for tourists. The officials added that the said concept promotes sustainable living without causing damage to natural surroundings.
Revealing more about this plan, Balwant Shahi, divisional forest officer, Terai West forest division, added that ss the structure has been built in the biodiversity-rich Terai west forest division, visitors will get to enjoy sightings of tiger, elephant and deer while sitting in the comfort of their rooms in the tree house. He further informed that the cost per night for booking the tree house would be around INR 10000 to 15000. He further informed that more such tree houses will be set up in the forests of Uttarakhand. Reportedly, a 40-feet-high structure, will be opening its doors for visitors from next month, which has been built with Sal and teak wood and has two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Meanwhile, the forest department will also likely inaugurate a jungle safari in the Fato range around Christmas. Officials in the know-how informed that this step will provide employment opportunities to local youth.
