Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Khammam to Become Top Tourism Destination, Collector Says
The district of Khammam is working to become a great place for tourists to visit.
The government is spending money to make the Khammam Fort and the Buddha Stupa more attractive.
A ropeway is being built at the fort, and land has already been prepared for this.
The Buddha Stupa will be improved to look great, and there will be a museum and a place to meditate.
The goal is to bring more visitors and make the area even better.
Khammam district plans to become a top tourism destination.
Rs 29 crore has been sanctioned for a ropeway at Khammam Fort.
Land acquisition for the ropeway is complete, construction to start soon.
Buddha Stupa at Nelakondapally to be developed to international standards.
A museum and Buddhist meditation center will be established at Nelakondapally.
- Who
- Khammam district collector Anudeep Durishetty and the state government.
- What
- Khammam is aiming to become a top tourism destination through various development projects.
- When
- The district collector announced the plans on Thursday.
- Where
- Khammam district, specifically at Khammam Fort and Nelakondapally.
- Why
- To attract more tourists and enhance the area's appeal.
- Project
- Tourism Development
- Location
- Khammam Fort, Nelakondapally
- Funding for Ropeway
- Rs 29 crore
- Development at
- Buddha Stupa, Museum, Meditation center
- Additional Development
- Boating facilities at Balasamudram (plan)