State of art facilities and arrangements will be made to ensure that the entire experience — from arrival to departure — is seamless and hassle-free for travellers visiting these iconic tourist centres from all corners of the globe.
Hyderabad: The state government has initiated steps to develop tourism zones at various places, such as Vikarabad, Yadagirigutta and Buddhavanam (Nagarjunasagar), in the state by tapping central government funds under the 'Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale' project.
Under this programme, one of these locations will be selected and developed with the required infrastructure at an estimated cost of Rs 500 crore. It is understood that Vikarabad, Yadagirigutta, and Buddhavanam have been shortlisted for the selection process. The selected place will be developed and showcased to tourists on a global stage under the "Iconic Tourist Centres" programme, sources added.
State of art facilities and arrangements will be made to ensure that the entire experience — from arrival to departure — is seamless and hassle-free for travellers visiting these iconic tourist centres from all corners of the globe.
Vikarabad is already a popular destination for eco-tourism, scenic natural beauty, trekking, and boating. The famous Yadagirigutta Narasimha Swamy Temple captivates visitors in the realm of spiritual tourism with its rich cultural heritage. Asia's largest Buddhist heritage theme park at Nagarjunasagar, spanning 274 acres, is also attracting a large number of foreign tourists from various countries.
The state government is formulating plans to establish a specialised management body dedicated to overseeing selected iconic tourism destinations. The destination management organisation will focus exclusively on administration, visitor management, provision of amenities, and continuous developmental activities at the tourism centre.
