TTDC hotel renovation begins in Tharangambadi after years of neglect
Renovation work has begun at the TTDC Hotel Tamil Nadu in Tharangambadi, which has been closed for nearly a decade. The project, costing approximately ₹6.92 crore, aims to enhance affordable accommodation in the heritage town. Completion is expected by March 2027, with plans for upgraded facilities and a rooftop restaurant offering beach views.
- ▪Renovation and reconstruction work at the TTDC Hotel Tamil Nadu started on March 23.
- ▪The project is estimated to cost ₹6.92 crore and is expected to be completed by March 24, 2027.
- ▪The hotel has been defunct since 2017, leading tourists to rely on premium private accommodations.
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Renovation and reconstruction work had commenced at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation’s (TTDC) Hotel Tamil Nadu in Tharangambadi, raising hopes for the revival of affordable accommodation facilities in the heritage coastal town. The hotel had remained defunct for nearly a decade.Official sources said the project, being implemented at an estimated cost of ₹6.92 crore, began on March 23, and is expected to be completed by March 24, 2027. The work includes the construction and upgrade of guest rooms, kitchen, restaurant, and a new reception building.According to Tourism Department officials, the proposed G+1 structure would house 16 rooms, with eight rooms each on the ground and first floors.
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