Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Kondapalli to be major tourism hub
Leaders and officials visited Kondapalli Fort and nearby areas to plan for making them big tourist spots.
They want to fix up the old fort, build a new zoo, and add fun things like a 3D light show.
They also plan to improve the river area for boating and other activities.
This is all part of making the area near the new capital city, Amaravati, more attractive for visitors.
Kondapalli and Ibrahimpatnam are being developed as major tourism hubs near Amaravati.
Key sites include Kondapalli Fort, Mulapadu Urban Forest, and Pavitra Sangamam.
Proposed developments include a Zoo Park, 3D laser show, and riverfront modernization.
Officials from tourism, archaeology, and forest departments conducted a field inspection.
The goal is to restore the ancient fort and increase tourist inflow with new infrastructure.
- Who
- MP Kesineni Sivanath, MLA Vasanta Krishna Prasad, and officials from tourism, archaeology, and forest departments
- What
- Development of Kondapalli and Ibrahimpatnam as major tourism hubs
- When
- Inspection conducted on Tuesday
- Where
- Kondapalli Fort, Mulapadu Urban Forest, and Pavitra Sangamam near Vijayawada
- Why
- To promote tourism and restore historical sites
- Location
- Kondapalli and Ibrahimpatnam near Vijayawada
- Key Sites
- Kondapalli Fort, Mulapadu Urban Forest, Pavitra Sangamam
- Proposed Developments
- Zoo Park, 3D laser show, bridge, bypass, riverfront modernization
- Involved Departments
- Tourism, Archaeology, Forest
- Key Figures
- MP Kesineni Sivanath, MLA Vasanta Krishna Prasad