Mamata Banerjee will on Thursday virtually inaugurate from Calcutta more cottages at tourism complex Bhorer Alo in Jalpaiguri’s Gajoldoba, which means rooms for those looking forward to a getaway at the birders’ paradise on the Teesta’ banks.

“The chief minister will inaugurate 18 new cottages at Bhorer Alo tomorrow (Thursday), along with a number of other projects in different districts,” said a source in the state tourism department.

The tourism hub so far had six cottages. But as the destination is gaining popularity, the tourism department decided to add more cottages.

“We have come up with five two-storey cottages which have one double-bed room with a toilet and balcony on each floor (10 units). Also, eight new single-storey cottages, with one room in each, are ready,” the source added.

In all, Bhorer Alo will now have 24 cottages, 18 new and six existing ones.

“As of now, Rs 2,500 is the daily tariff for the six existing cottages with other charges. The tariff of the new cottages will be fixed soon. For reservations, go to the official of West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation,” said an official of state tourism.

“Bhorer Alo is becoming one of the most sought-after destinations in this region, so we are happy that more cottages are ready,” said Samrat Sanyal, general secretary, Himalayan Hospitality and Tourism Development Network.

For the inauguration programme, decorations have started at the hub. On Wednesday, a team of government officials, along with some representatives of the Gajoldoba Development Authority, visited the new cottages. “A small event will be held here on Thursday during the inauguration,” said Khageswar Roy, local MLA and vice-chairman of the Gajoldoba Development Authority.