TG plans six tourism circuits for integrated development

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Telangana is developing six Special Tourism Circuits covering all major religious, cultural, natural and heritage regions of the state to promote structured and theme-based tourism, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said.

Reviewing ongoing tourism projects at the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) office in Himayat Nagar on Monday, the Minister said the circuit model will ensure balanced development of tourist destinations across districts along with improved infrastructure and visitor facilities. He stressed strict adherence to timelines for faster completion of all works.

The spiritual circuit includes Yadagirigutta, Bhadrachalam, Basara, Vemulawada, Kaleshwaram, Alampur-Somasila, Ramappa and Medak. The heritage circuit covers Warangal, Nalgonda, Palakurthi, Karimnagar, Charminar heritage zone, Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal clusters. The eco-wellness circuit includes Nallamala, Nagarjuna Sagar, Jannaram, Siddipet, Vikarabad, Mahabubnagar and tribal regions.

The crafts circuit highlights Pochampally, Narayanpet and Gadwal-Kothakota. The water circuit includes Kuntala, Pochera, Gayatri waterfalls and other water bodies across the state. The Buddhist circuit covers Kondapur, Dhulikatta, Karukonda, Nelakondapalli, Buddhavanam, Phanigiri and Gajulabanda.

The meeting was attended by Special Chief Secretary Vani Prasad, TGTDC Managing Director Gauthami, Buddhavanam Special Officer Mallepalli Laxmaiah, Archaeology Director Arjuna Rao and other senior officials.

The Minister also reviewed modernization proposals such as boating upgrades, new tourist facilities and improved accommodation to strengthen Telangana’s goal of becoming a global tourism hub by 2047.

Adivasi tourism exposure programme to begin at Utnoor

Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao will launch the Adivasi Tourism Exposure Programme at Utnoor on April 22. The initiative is aimed at empowering tribal communities by giving them firsthand exposure to urban development, culture, and heritage experiences.

The programme originates from the Minister’s earlier visit to Kummarikumta village in Utnoor mandal, where he had promised tribal residents an opportunity to visit Hyderabad. He will formally flag off the programme at 6 a.m. at Gondguda.

Around 650 tribal participants from the Utnoor region will take part in the three-phase tour scheduled from April 22 to 26. They will travel in batches of 200 to 250, with five air-conditioned buses arranged by the Tourism Department to ensure comfortable movement.

During the visit, participants will explore key landmarks in Hyderabad, including Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Charminar, Golconda Fort, Taramati Baradari, Lumbini Park, and Shilparamam, offering them exposure to the city’s development and cultural heritage. Accommodation will be provided at Taramati Baradari with special hospitality arrangements. Officials from the Tourism Department, Adilabad administration, and ITDA are overseeing the arrangements.