Government Initiatives to Promote Tourism in Telangana PDF

Government Initiatives to promote tourism. 1\. Tourism Circuits: \- The state government is actively planning to develop tourism circuits that include key sites such as the Ramappa/Rudreshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Tribal Circuit covering Mulugu, Laknavaram, Medaram, Tadvai, Da...

Government Initiatives to promote tourism. 1\. Tourism Circuits: \- The state government is actively planning to develop tourism circuits that include key sites such as the Ramappa/Rudreshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Tribal Circuit covering Mulugu, Laknavaram, Medaram, Tadvai, Damaravi, Mallur, and the Bogatha Waterfall; a Heritage Circuit featuring the Qutub Shahi Heritage Park, Paigah Tombs, Hayat Bakshi Mosque, and Raymond's Tomb, among others. \- With financial assistance from the central government under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, the state government has initiated the development of tourism infrastructure. \- This includes a Tourism Facilitation Center, parking facilities, solar lighting, log huts, cafeterias, watchtowers, and eco-trails for hiking, trekking, and cycling, focusing on Bhongir fort and Ananthagiri hills. 2\. Eco-Tourism Circuits: \- The Telangana government has established a consultative committee to develop eco-tourism circuits within the state. \- The policy aims to position Telangana as a premier eco-tourism destination by capitalising on its diverse natural landscapes and rich biodiversity. \- Currently 12 destinations have been identified, including Ananthagiri, Kanakagiri, Nandipet, and the Kagaznagar Tiger Corridor. Planned activities include trekking, boating, safaris, bird watching, camping and landscape gazing. To accommodate tourists, guest houses and resorts will be developed in selected destinations. 3\. Pilgrimages: \- For the devout, Telangana offers numerous significant pilgrimage sites. \- These include the Yadagirigutta temple dedicated to Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and the revered Saraswati Temple at Basara in the Nirmal district. \- Another prominent site is the Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple at Vemulawada, built during the Kalyani Chalukyas' rule in the 11th century. \- Additionally, the Jogulamba Temple at Alampur, a Shakti Peetha, attracts many devotees, further enriching Telangana's spiritual landscape. 4\. Heritage Walks and other beautifi cation efforts: \- Heritage walks offer an exceptional way to explore cities, uncover hidden gems, and develop an appreciation for history, truly serving as a date with the past. \- The Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) has made significant efforts to organise such walks in Hyderabad, with plans to expand to other cultural sites across the state in the future. \- Some of the notable heritage walks in Hyderabad include routes from Charminar to Chowmahalla Palace, Charminar to Badshahi Ashurkhana, Charminar to Purani Haveli, the State Central Library to City College, and the historic walk at Moazzam Jahi Market. \- These tours are available at an affordable price of Rs. 100. \- TGTDC has also made several new projects operational to further enhance tourist facilities and as beautification projects. \- These include the construction of a mini Shilparamam in Mahabubnagar Town, a new boating unit at Saddaula Cheruvu in Suryapet, the development of a Dinosaur Park at Komati Cheruvu in Siddipet, and the construction of a suspension bridge at Pedda Cheruvu in Mahabubnagar. 5\. HARITHA: \- The Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) has established a chain of hotels under the brand name "HARITHA," which include rooms, restaurants, bars, banquet halls, conference halls, boardrooms, open-air auditoriums, indoor auditoriums, gyms, children's play areas, and swimming pools. \- These facilities provide tourists with quality accommodation and hygienic food at prominent destinations throughout the state. 6\. TG-iPASS for tourism: \- Telangana Tourism has launched the TGiPASS to streamline the approval process for hotels, resorts, travel agents, and tourism events. - This user-friendly online portal consolidates approvals from 15 departments into a single system, making it easier and more efficient for applicants to secure necessary permissions. 7\. Conservation/Restoration of Heritage Monuments: \- The Telangana Department of Tourism has undertaken extensive conservation and restoration projects across various heritage sites with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and government funding. \- Key projects include\... 1\. The Qutb Shahi Tombs, Golconda, and Paigah Tombs are nearing completion with Rs 27.80 crore under the Swadeshi Darshan Grant Scheme. 2\. The Makkah Masjid near Charminar has been renovated with Rs 8.48 crore by the Minorities Welfare Department. 3\. Tourist amenities at the Nelakondapalli Buddhist Stupa are near completion with fund allocation of Rs 1.35 crore. Ongoing projects include the Utnoor Fort (Rs 2.30 crore) and smaller temples around Ramappa Temple (Rs 12 crore). \- These efforts underscore a s