Does Kaziranga have a fantastic five-star resort for such tourists?
Das: There are such resorts in Kaziranga and in Manas. There is one in Balipada on the Bhutan, Arunanchal border with a tariff of about `8000 to `10,000 a night. They’ve had guests from Hollywood. These will pay even `12,000 a night but they are very clear that they do not want any publicity. TGI: How is wildlife tourism? Das: I have a very positive answer to that. From 12 rhinos in 1905, there are now more than 2200 rhinos in Kaziranga. According to the latest census, the tiger population in Kaziranga is increasing and has already crossed one hundred. TGI: What is your strategy now? Das: We had a very paltry budget up until four or five years ago – only `4 crore to `5 crore. More than 50% of that would go for salaries. Now we are more comfortable. This is the first time we are in Mumbai and we would like to promote the destination here. On the other hand, we would not like to overdevelop. We’d not like to publicise and then fail to deliver. LS Changsan: Just as Incredible India has be
