PATNA: In yet another first, Bihar will get a swanky riverside restaurant within a couple of days. It is likely to have tie-up with a nationally reputed restaurant chain.
Bihar State Building Corporation has just completed construction of the restaurant on the banks of Ganga at Gandhi Ghat. Possession of the new restaurant was recently handed over to the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC). Now, preparations for inaugurating the restaurant, having a capacity to seat 100, are being made by the BSTDC officials.
“The restaurant has been designed by experts and has state-of-the-art infrastructure. Its most attractive aspect is that it provides a beautiful panoramic view of the Ganga,” said Ghanshyam Prasad Daftuar, general manager, BSTDC.
The restaurant is situated next to the place where the BSTDC’s much-acclaimed floating restaurant is berthed. A visitor can enjoy the view of the holy Ganga and the famous Mahatma Gandhi Setu, and beyond.
BSTDC officials are giving final touches to preparations for the inauguration of the restaurant. Still to be named, it is likely to be inaugurated by CM Nitish Kumar.
Anurag Singh, who has got the contract to run the restaurant, is hopeful of a wonderful start. “Both the floating restaurant and the Ganga Arti have been hugely successful at Gandhi Ghat. I am confident that the new restaurant will also draw people,” he told TOI.
The restaurant is shaped like a vessel and its interior designing also makes it look like a ship, which will give the visitors a unique experience. “Having refreshment in such a surrounding will be a huge hit among Patnaites,” Singh hoped.
“We will serve Indian, Chinese, South Indian, continental, fast food and other fare to cater to people with a wide range of tastes,” said a senior official.
Prices of different items have been kept in a moderate range to suit all pockets. “We will offer attractive discounts, particularly for students of the nearby educational institutions,” Singh added.
The tourism department has decided not to allow sale of liquor at the restaurant because educational institutions are situated in the neighbouring area and the place is considered a holy one.
“The restaurant has been designed by experts and has state-of-the-art infrastructure. Its most attractive aspect is that it provides a beautiful panoramic view of the Ganga,” said Ghanshyam Prasad Daftuar, general manager, BSTDC.
The restaurant is situated next to the place where the BSTDC’s much-acclaimed floating restaurant is berthed. A visitor can enjoy the view of the holy Ganga and the famous Mahatma Gandhi Setu, and beyond.
BSTDC officials are giving final touches to preparations for the inauguration of the restaurant. Still to be named, it is likely to be inaugurated by CM Nitish Kumar.
Anurag Singh, who has got the contract to run the restaurant, is hopeful of a wonderful start. “Both the floating restaurant and the Ganga Arti have been hugely successful at Gandhi Ghat. I am confident that the new restaurant will also draw people,” he told TOI.
The restaurant is shaped like a vessel and its interior designing also makes it look like a ship, which will give the visitors a unique experience. “Having refreshment in such a surrounding will be a huge hit among Patnaites,” Singh hoped.
“We will serve Indian, Chinese, South Indian, continental, fast food and other fare to cater to people with a wide range of tastes,” said a senior official.
Prices of different items have been kept in a moderate range to suit all pockets. “We will offer attractive discounts, particularly for students of the nearby educational institutions,” Singh added.
The tourism department has decided not to allow sale of liquor at the restaurant because educational institutions are situated in the neighbouring area and the place is considered a holy one.