APTDC to Promote Religious Tourism

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) plans to focus on promoting Religious Tourism in the state. In addition to its existing pilgrim-cum-tourist spots like Tirupati and Bhadrachalam, APTDC is developing well-known temple towns like Basara, Ahobilam and Vemulawada into tourism hubs. APTDC has started construction of multi-purpose complexes including budget hotels and restaurants which are likely to be completed in a year. “We have already started construction of multi-purpose complexes and are promoting Religious Tourism at Srisailam, Basara, Ahobilam and Alampur. The state government has accorded permissions and released funds for development of Mantralayam, Bhadrachalam and Vemulawada into tourism spots recently,” said PV Ramana Reddy, Executive Director, APTDC.