West Bengal Tourism App: Durga Puja is just around the corner. During this festive season, the West Bengal Tourism Department has taken a major initiative for tourists. The state government is planning to launch a new mobile application, which will open a new horizon for domestic and international tourists traveling in Bengal. This app will not only make travel easier but also ensure the safety of tourists. Let’s find out the details about this app.
Key Features of the App
This app is coming with several advanced features, keeping in mind the convenience of tourists. Its main goal is to make travel more enjoyable and secure.
- Emergency Services (SOS): The app will have a special SOS or panic button. In case of any danger, tourists can directly contact the police, hospitals, or ambulances through this button. There will also be a facility for foreign tourists to contact their embassies.
- Puja Guide: Durga Puja is the biggest festival in Bengal. This app will have a special guide for Durga Puja. Through this, detailed information about the location of famous Puja pandals in Kolkata, their theme descriptions, and directions to get there will be available.
- Real-Time Updates: Information on the crowd size at Puja pandals, traffic jams, weather news, and other emergency information will be available in real-time. This will allow tourists to plan their trips better.
- Hotel and Homestay Booking: Through the app, tourists can easily book their preferred hotels, resorts, or homestays. Details and prices of various accommodations will also be provided here.
- Multilingual Support: The app will be available in multiple languages, which will be very convenient for foreign tourists.
- Offline Access: Essential numbers, hotel addresses, and other important information can be accessed even without an internet connection.
When will this app be launched?
According to sources in the tourism department, there is a plan to launch this app before Durga Puja. During the festival, Kolkata sees a huge influx of tourists. Therefore, the state government wants to launch this app and make it available to tourists before then. The app will be available on both Android and iOS platforms.
It is hoped that this initiative will bring a new wave to the tourism industry of West Bengal. This effort to make Bengal more attractive to tourists with the help of digital technology is undoubtedly commendable.
