Archive · 16 Aug 2025
German Tents Replace Cottages at Tayda Jungle Bells
Tayda Jungle Bells, a popular eco-tourism spot in the forests of ASR district, is getting a makeover!
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation is in charge and they're swapping out old wooden cabins for new, safe tents from Germany.
These tents cost a lot, but they're meant to be much better.
Some of the old cabins are staying, but most are going.
This is part of a bigger plan to improve tourism in the area, with money also going to other resorts and even a tent city.
Tayda Jungle Bells in ASR district is undergoing renovations to upgrade its eco-tourism facilities.
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is leading the modernization efforts.
Seventeen old wooden cottages are being replaced with German-engineered tents.
Six original cottages will be retained, four older and two newer.
A total of Rs 7.5 crore has been allocated for the Jungle Bells upgrade.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC).
- What
- Tayda Jungle Bells is being renovated with new tents.
- When
- Ongoing.
- Where
- Tayda Jungle Bells in ASR district.
- Why
- To enhance its status as a premier eco-tourism destination.
- Project Lead
- APTDC
- Location
- Tayda Jungle Bells, ASR district
- Original Cottages
- 23
- Retained Cottages
- 6
- New Tents Cost
- Rs 13 lakh each
- Jungle Bells Budget
- Rs 7.5 crore
- Total Regional Investment
- Rs 46.2 crore