Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Puligundu Tourism Destination Development Planned in Three Phases
Officials want to develop Puligundu into a larger tourist destination.
The plan will happen in three stages.
First, roads, steps, lights and safety equipment will be repaired.
Visitors will also get drinking water, toilets and parking.
Next, trekking, rock climbing and nature activities may be added.
An eco-park, butterfly garden and viewpoints are also proposed.
Later, more places to stay and improved temple facilities could be provided.
Local people may earn money by guiding visitors, selling food and making handicrafts.
The Chittoor district administration has proposed a three-phase plan to develop Puligundu as an integrated tourism destination.
The first phase will improve roads, steps, railings, lighting, drinking water, toilets, parking and visitor safety.
The second phase will add trekking trails, regulated rock climbing, possible zipline facilities and eco-tourism attractions.
The final phase proposes upgraded accommodation, spiritual tourism facilities and stronger long-term management.
Local youth and women’s self-help groups could benefit through guiding services, food outlets and handicraft businesses.
- Who
- The Chittoor district administration, tourism officials and local communities are involved.
- What
- A three-phase plan has been proposed to develop Puligundu as an integrated tourism destination.
- When
- The plan is intended to be implemented in three phases; specific dates were not provided.
- Where
- Puligundu in Chittoor district, around its rock formations, hill trails and Sri Puligundeswara Swamy temple.
- Why
- To improve visitor facilities, expand tourism activities, strengthen spiritual tourism and create local economic opportunities.
- Development phases
- Three phases covering basic infrastructure, adventure and eco-tourism, and broader destination development.
- Land available
- The government has allotted 79 acres for tourism development.
- Existing accommodation
- An APTDC Haritha Hotel is already available and is proposed for modernisation.
- Lighting allocation
- About Rs 10 lakh is allocated for repairs and restoration of the lighting system.
- Proposed activities
- Trekking, regulated rock climbing, bouldering, a possible zipline or rope course, nature walks and viewpoints.
- Accommodation proposals
- Eco-cottages, wooden cottages, tent camping, glamping units and nearby village homestays.
- Local participation
- Youth may be trained as guides, while women’s self-help groups may operate food and handicraft outlets.