DARJEELING, : The newly renovated Darjeeling Holiday Home for workers was inaugurated on Sunday by West Bengal Labour minister Moloy Ghatak here at Lal Kothi Road.
Workers can book rooms at the home at nominal rents to enjoy their holidays here with their families. Bookings are also open for other guests at the holiday home of the Labour Welfare Board.
State Labour Welfare commissioner Sumita Mukherjee said, “This holiday home was renovated and inaugurated today. It is especially meant for labourers but other guests can stay here too. One of the plus points of this holiday home is that people can enjoy the scenic beauty of the hills from this place with the view of Kanchenjunga excellent from here.”
It was informed that people can book the holiday home online with charges very minimal. The rate is Rs. 100 per bed for the labourers and Rs. 300 per bed for other guests.
The Holiday Home has 13 rooms with two to four beds each. It also has an eight bedded dormitory. Altogether, the home can accommodate 65 people at one go.
Gorkhaland Territorial Administration Chief Executive Anit Thapa was also present in the inauguration program today among other guests.