<p>A garden laid at the sea walkway near the Malpe beach is fast becoming a tourist hotspot.</p>.<p>The garden has come up at a cost of Rs 2 crore. A key feature of the garden is the parking lot developed on 50,000 sqft area, which can accommodate more than 200 cars.</p>.<p>The fresh, cool breeze from the sea draws the young and the old alike to the walkway. It has been laid using interlocked stones. </p>.<p>The 250-seater amphi theatre and the open air gallery, to stage plays, perform music concerts and host sporting activities, are among the key attractions here. </p>.<p>The walkway has been designed in such a way that there is water on either side and the visitors can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea. </p>.<p>The use of bricks for various structures in the park gives a cooling effect. The garden, which is home to 3,000 plant varieties, including flowering, medicinal and decorative ones, gives one an exuberant feeling. </p>.<p>The sculptures in the garden depict the art and traditions of the coastal region, especially the fishermen’s culture. Visitors are often seen clicking selfies near the variety of sculptures. </p>.<p>Drinking water facility and toilets have been set up for the convenience of the tourists. The food court serves a number of dishes.</p>.<p>The work on the garden, which kicked off during the lockdown, was completed recently.</p>.<p>The Nirmithi Kendra has constructed the sea walkway and the Malpe Beach Development Committee (MBDC) has been entrusted with the responsibility to maintain it. </p>.<p>Sudesh Shetty of MBDC said there are plans to hold cultural activities in the garden to attract tourists during the weekend. Water sports too are in the works, he said.</p>.<p>The lighting arrangements create the right ambiance for the night visitors, with light music lighting up the mood. </p>.<p>Among the eight sculptures displayed here, that of mythological bird Jatayu stands out. </p>.<p>A Kairampani boat, a fisherman, fishermen pushing a boat, a giant fish sculpture and a sand castle have also taken shape in the artists’ hands. A variety of slides beckon kids to the play area. </p>.<p>Ashwini Aigal, a frequent visitor to the garden with her four-year-old son Virat, describes it as a wonderful place with a variety of entertainment.</p>.<p>“There is also a playground for the children. Slides are an excellent attraction for the children,” she said.</p>.<p>Divya Nayak, a shopkeeper from Manipal, said the park was a perfect escape from the daily grind and pollution. She prefers spending her Sunday evenings there with her family.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
<p>A garden laid at the sea walkway near the Malpe beach is fast becoming a tourist hotspot.</p>.<p>The garden has come up at a cost of Rs 2 crore. A key feature of the garden is the parking lot developed on 50,000 sqft area, which can accommodate more than 200 cars.</p>.<p>The fresh, cool breeze from the sea draws the young and the old alike to the walkway. It has been laid using interlocked stones. </p>.<p>The 250-seater amphi theatre and the open air gallery, to stage plays, perform music concerts and host sporting activities, are among the key attractions here. </p>.<p>The walkway has been designed in such a way that there is water on either side and the visitors can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea. </p>.<p>The use of bricks for various structures in the park gives a cooling effect. The garden, which is home to 3,000 plant varieties, including flowering, medicinal and decorative ones, gives one an exuberant feeling. </p>.<p>The sculptures in the garden depict the art and traditions of the coastal region, especially the fishermen’s culture. Visitors are often seen clicking selfies near the variety of sculptures. </p>.<p>Drinking water facility and toilets have been set up for the convenience of the tourists. The food court serves a number of dishes.</p>.<p>The work on the garden, which kicked off during the lockdown, was completed recently.</p>.<p>The Nirmithi Kendra has constructed the sea walkway and the Malpe Beach Development Committee (MBDC) has been entrusted with the responsibility to maintain it. </p>.<p>Sudesh Shetty of MBDC said there are plans to hold cultural activities in the garden to attract tourists during the weekend. Water sports too are in the works, he said.</p>.<p>The lighting arrangements create the right ambiance for the night visitors, with light music lighting up the mood. </p>.<p>Among the eight sculptures displayed here, that of mythological bird Jatayu stands out. </p>.<p>A Kairampani boat, a fisherman, fishermen pushing a boat, a giant fish sculpture and a sand castle have also taken shape in the artists’ hands. A variety of slides beckon kids to the play area. </p>.<p>Ashwini Aigal, a frequent visitor to the garden with her four-year-old son Virat, describes it as a wonderful place with a variety of entertainment.</p>.<p>“There is also a playground for the children. Slides are an excellent attraction for the children,” she said.</p>.<p>Divya Nayak, a shopkeeper from Manipal, said the park was a perfect escape from the daily grind and pollution. She prefers spending her Sunday evenings there with her family.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
