Tourists visiting the Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary in Unnao will soon be able to experience the jungle even at night, thanks to a new AR-VR (Augmented and Virtual Reality) dome being developed by the Eco-Tourism Development Board. This will be the first sanctuary in the state to offer such a high-tech virtual facility.
The spherical AR-VR dome will function like a 360-degree virtual theatre, allowing visitors to view immersive jungle scenes at any time of the day. Sitting inside the dome, tourists will be able to witness a lifelike forest environment, creating the feeling of actually being inside the jungle.
With tourist numbers steadily rising across Uttar Pradesh, the tourism department has intensified efforts to promote eco-tourism. As part of this strategy, overnight stay options are being introduced at major eco-tourism sites.
At locations such as Dudhwa National Park, private companies are offering cottage accommodations under the PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model. The department aims to encourage visitors to stay at least one night to connect more closely with nature.
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In Unnao, the department is investing Rs 2.81 crore to upgrade tourism facilities, including the AR-VR dome. Curated educational tours for school students are also being planned to promote environmental awareness.