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Kambalakonda Eco-Tourism Park: Revitalization and Expansion
Imagine a beautiful park in Visakhapatnam called Kambalakonda, like a secret garden with lots of trees and animals.
It's getting a makeover!
They're building cozy cabins for visitors to stay in, like little homes in the forest.
There are also fun things to do, like climbing and swinging.
The park is home to many birds, and other animals.
They're also creating places to learn about the plants and animals and relax with yoga.
The goal is to make the park even better and show people how important nature is, and give people a nice place to go.
Kambalakonda Eco-Tourism Park in Visakhapatnam is undergoing revitalization efforts.
The park features new cottages, adventure activities, and educational facilities.
The park is home to over 120 species of birds and various mammals and reptiles.
Three trek routes, an amphitheater, yoga center, and interpretation center are being added or upgraded.
The project aims to develop the park as a model eco-tourism destination and a vital urban green lung.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department and the Eco Development Committee of Sambhuvanipalem village are managing the park.
- What
- Kambalakonda Eco-Tourism Park is being developed as a model eco-tourism destination with new cottages, adventure activities, and educational facilities.
- Where
- Kambalakonda Eco-Tourism Park in Visakhapatnam
- When
- As of May 2024, revitalisation initiatives are underway, with some facilities already open and others expected to be ready soon.
- Why
- To develop Kambalakonda as a vital urban green lung and promote eco-tourism.
Key facts
- Park Size
- 71 square kilometers
- Bird Species
- Over 120 bird species
- Number of Cottages
- 5
- Detailed Project Report (DPR) worth
- ₹2 crore
- Work completed in the previous year
- ₹75 lakh worth of work completed in the previous year
- Wildlife
- Home to mammals and reptiles including the Barkudia limbless skink.
