Caravan tourism launched in Odisha state

The Indian state of Odisha has launched three luxury caravans to attract young tourists and nature lovers. The six-seater buses, equipped with air conditioning, a kitchenette, and washrooms, will operate across nine destinations in the state, including Hirakud and Chilika. The project, funded under a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme, aims to reduce pressure on conventional tourism hubs.

The government of the Indian state of Odisha has launched a caravan tourism initiative, flagging off three luxury vehicles. The caravans are fully equipped with air conditioning, beds, cooking facilities, and Wi-Fi. The public-private partnership project aims to cover key tourist circuits across the state, including coastal, wildlife, and hill areas.

A couple from Australia and Brazil is traveling the world in a caravan before getting married. They arrived in Kerala's Kottayam district, having covered thousands of kilometers and visited around 40 countries. Their journey began in Melbourne in October 2024.

Endowments Minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Temple Tourism Caravan. The fully equipped travel trailer was launched under the tourism department's aegis. The state government plans to introduce similar caravans across the state through public-private partnerships.

The Bihar Tourism Department has launched a luxury caravan bus service. Two vehicles, built on a Bharatbenz chassis, are equipped with sleeper beds, a kitchen, a bathroom, air conditioning, and an entertainment system. The service was inaugurated in Patna by the Tourism Minister.

A converted bus has been presented as a luxury motorhome in the Indian state of Bihar. The interior features sleeping areas, a sofa, a kitchen, and a bathroom, with a finish comparable to a five-star hotel.