CHENNAI:
For those who enjoy every moment of adrenaline rush, the water scooter ride at Muttukadu Boat House might be just the place they want to be in.
Two water scooters take off at a dizzying speed, plunge into the lake and make frequent sharp turns as the tourists on board thump their fists in the air to signal their enthusiasm.
The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation launched two water scooters on Monday and the first day saw an encouraging patronage from visitors.
Flagging off the ride, TTDC Managing Director A.C. Mohandoss said water scooters had been introduced with a view to boosting tourism on East Coast Road.
TTDC has been introducing many water sports in and around Chennai and promoting adventure tourism in the State.
A para-gliding facility will be introduced in Yelagiri this month. Similar to the adventure gallery on Island Grounds, gallery housing games such as ‘uriyadi,’ ‘rock climbing,’ and ‘bow and arrow’ will be introduced at Mahabalipuram.
“All hill stations, beaches and lakes will be promoted as adventure tourism hotspots. The para-sailing facility at Mudaliarkuppam has been suspended for sometime owing to strong winds and will be resumed shortly,” he said.
Following the good response for the recently launched bamboo boat house at Muttukadu Boat House, TTDC will introduce 32-seater boat houses in popular water bodies, he said.
A water scooter ride is charged Rs. 400 for a 5-minute ride and a person can take a ride at an average speed of 120 km.
The tourist will be accompanied by trained personnel who will ride the scooter.
Mr. Mohandoss also inaugurated ‘Surf,’ a multi-cuisine restaurant, and a unit of Coral, at the Boat House.
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