The Muttukadu Boat House, located on the outskirts of Chennai, is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. It is known for its serene backwaters, which offer an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. To enhance the visitor experience, the Tamil Nadu tourism department has started work on a new project that will add a unique feature to the boat house – a floating restaurant.
The floating restaurant will be set on a boat that is 125 feet long and 25 feet wide. It will have two decks – a lower deck that will be air-conditioned and an upper deck that will be an open dining space. The lower deck will offer a comfortable dining experience, while the upper deck will provide a stunning view of the backwaters. The restaurant will be able to accommodate a large number of guests, making it ideal for group outings and events.
The project is estimated to cost INR 5 crore and is being introduced under a public-private partnership model. The tourism department will receive a license fee from the company responsible for constructing and operating the facility – Grandeur Marine International, Kochi. This model will allow the tourism department to offer a unique attraction to visitors while also generating revenue for the state.
The construction of the floating restaurant began with the keel laying ceremony on Friday, which was inaugurated by the tourism minister, K Ramachandran. The ceremony marks the start of the construction process, and the project is expected to be completed within the next three months. Once the restaurant is ready, visitors to the Muttukadu Boat House will be able to dine in style as they sail along the backwaters, enjoying the serene beauty of the surroundings.