Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Sept. 26: Bhupalpally MLA Gandra Satyanarayana Rao announced that comprehensive measures are underway to transform Pandavula Gutta, the Bugulu Venkateswara Swamy Temple, and surrounding sites in Regonda mandal into major spiritual and tourist destinations. Attending a program organized by the Tourism and Forest Departments at Pandavula Gutta to mark World Tourism Day on Saturday alongside District Collector Rahul Sharma and District SP Sirishetti Sankeerth, IPS, the MLA highlighted the site’s rich ancient rock paintings, Mahabharata war depictions, and natural water tank as prime attractions.
To upgrade infrastructure, the Tourism Department has allocated ₹1 crore through the Forest Department, while ₹4 crore has been sanctioned to construct a Tirumala-style footpath shelter and slab from the hilltop to the base to assist elderly devotees and children. Additionally, road works valued at ₹10 crore have been initiated after completing tenders to improve access for pilgrims, alongside plans to build guest houses and trekking facilities.
MLA Satyanarayana Rao added that a mega tourism circuit is being developed to connect Pandavula Gutta with prominent regional heritage sites, including the Kolawatancha Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mylaram Caves, Nawabpet Kotagullu, Ghanpur Temples, Laknavaram, Ramappa, Sammakka-Sarakka, Mallur Narasimha Swamy, and Kaleshwaram. Prior to inspecting Pandavula Gutta, the leaders distributed prizes to school and college students who participated in tourism-themed competitions.
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