Pre-wedding shoots will also be allowed; 30-seater luxury boat becomes the main attraction
Jaipur : Boating services for tourists started on Monday at Maota Lake, located in front of Amer Fort. A total of 50 boats will be available for visitors.
All the boats are eco-friendly, while two petrol-powered boats have been kept for rescue operations.
Now tourists will be able to view Amer Palace from the middle of the lake. Pre-wedding shoots will also be allowed at Maota Lake, and visitors will get a chance to see Kesar Kyari Bagh up close. Tourism Department Director Madhav Sharma said that the boating service has been handed over to Jasraj Infra under a contract. This initiative will give a new boost to tourism activities in the Amer area and add another attraction for visitors.
The company’s project head Sumit Singh said that several types of boating facilities are available for tourists in the lake, including shikara boats, pedal boats, speed boats, and aqua cycles.
He added that their company is already providing boating services at Sursagar Lake in Jodhpur and at Ramdevra Temple Lake. There are 25 boats available there, including 2-seater and 4-seater boats, while the electric boat has a capacity of 28 people. The company also plans to introduce a pendulum boat that will showcase glimpses of Rajasthan’s culture.
Tourists will be able to enjoy a peaceful ride in the shikara boats, while speed boats will attract thrill seekers. Pedal boats and aqua cycles are also expected to be popular among families and young visitors.
Artists will accompany tourists
Rakesh Chholak, superintendent of Amer Palace, said that Amer has always been a great tourist destination. For many years there had been a demand to start boating here, and over the last two years Maota Lake has remained completely full of water. Therefore, the boating facility has now been started by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. Artists will accompany tourists on some boats and give musical performances during the ride.
30-seater luxury boat becomes the main attraction
Tourists can now enjoy pedal boats, shikaras, and high-speed boats in Maota Lake, similar to those at Dal Lake in Srinagar. A 30-seater luxury boat has become a special attraction, and a heritage-style boat will also be added soon.
For safety, life jackets are being provided to all tourists. Arrangements have been made for trained boatmen, divers, security personnel, and rescue boats. Regular operations will begin only after approval from an expert team.