Guntur: There has been an increase in adventure and religious tourism in the new capital. Adventure enthusiasts seek the development of trekking facilities in the Amaravati Capital Region.
Adventure tourists have been frequenting Kondaveedu Hill, Mangalagiri Hill, Kotappakonda Hill and the Guttikonda Caves. The Hyderabad Digital Photography Club conducts an adventure photography and trekking tour to Kondaveedu Fort and other locations, and the Vijayawada Trekkers conduct tours to spots of scenic beauty.
J. Veeranjaneyulu, the chairman of the Amaravati Development Authority, says that natural beauty, historical locations, religious spots, and opportunity for adventure activities are abundant in the Amaravati Capital Region and Guntur district. He adds that, unfortunately, these locations lack amenities for tourists. He says that there is only one toilet in the Amaravati Buddhist Museum, which is indicative of the sorry state of affairs, and there are no guides available at any tourist spots.
He says that the Union Government sanctioned funds for the development of old Amaravati under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) and the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) three years ago, but no work has been carried out so far.
The Vijayawada Adventure Club and the Vijayawada Trekking Club are among the organisations with conduct adventure treks and tours in the region.
