Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Seaplane Tourism Planned for Kalyani Dam Near Tirupati
The government wants to start seaplane tourism near Tirupati to bring in more tourists and money.
They plan to build a special place for seaplanes on Kalyani dam, which is about 15 km from the city.
Experts are working on the details now, and they hope to have the project ready by March next year.
This project is part of a larger plan to improve air travel in Andhra Pradesh.
A test flight between Vijayawada and Srisailam was successful, giving confidence to expand this type of service.
The plan includes other locations like Amaravati and Gandikota.
The goal is to make Tirupati an even more attractive place for visitors.
Plans are underway to launch seaplane tourism at Kalyani dam in Tirupati.
The project aims to boost tourism and generate revenue for Andhra Pradesh.
A Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared by Feedback Highways.
The DPR is expected to be completed by October, with a potential launch by March 2026.
The initiative is supported by APADCL and part of the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, APADCL, and Feedback Highways
- What
- Introducing seaplane tourism
- When
- DPR expected by October; possible launch by March 2026
- Where
- Kalyani dam near Tirupati
- Why
- To boost tourism and generate revenue
- Location
- Kalyani dam near Tirupati
- Project Goal
- Boost tourism, generate revenue
- DPR Completion
- Expected by October
- Potential Launch
- March next year (2026)
- Implementing Agency
- APADCL (Andhra Pradesh Airports Development Corporation Limited)
- Other Locations
- Amaravati, Gandikota
- Technical Support
- Tirupati International Airport