Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Dasara Rush Highlights North Andhra’s Untapped Tourism Potential
North Andhra has beaches, hills, waterfalls, caves and places where visitors can learn about tribal culture.
Many people already visit the region, and tourism figures show strong interest.
But many places do not have good roads, parking, toilets, places to stay or food facilities.
Some announced projects, including attractions near Araku Valley, are unfinished or have made little progress.
Other proposed resorts and museums have not become major attractions.
Tourism promoters say better facilities and activities could help more people enjoy the region.
They want officials to move faster before more visitors arrive for Dasara.
The article says the region has many attractions, but needs better development to make the most of them.
Tourism stakeholders say North Andhra’s growing visitor numbers have outpaced infrastructure development.
Srikakulam recorded 85.68 lakh domestic tourists and 39 foreign visitors in 2025, according to tourism department data.
An inventory in Alluri Sitharama Raju district lists 20 well-developed destinations, seven developing sites and nine with low development potential.
Proposed projects include a ₹27-crore hill resort at Jagathipalli and a ₹4-crore Tribal Museum at Seethampeta, but neither has become a major attraction.
Promoters are urging authorities to improve roads, accommodation, sanitation and other facilities ahead of the Dasara holiday season.
- Who
- Tourism stakeholders and promoters in North Andhra, and authorities responsible for tourism projects.
- What
- Tourism stakeholders are calling for better infrastructure and faster progress on projects at destinations across the region.
- When
- With the Dasara holiday season approaching; the article also cites 2025 tourism figures and arrivals during the first seven months of 2026.
- Where
- North Andhra, including Srikakulam, Alluri Sitharama Raju and Parvathipuram Manyam districts.
- Why
- Visitor numbers are growing, but many attractions lack basic facilities and several announced projects remain incomplete or have seen little progress.
- Srikakulam visitors in 2025
- 85.68 lakh domestic tourists and 39 foreign visitors, according to tourism department data.
- Alluri Sitharama Raju destination inventory
- 20 locations classed as well-developed, seven as developing and nine as having low development potential.
- Jagathipalli proposal
- A ₹27-crore hill resort has been proposed.
- Seethampeta proposal
- A ₹4-crore Tribal Museum has been proposed.
- Araku tourism project
- A ₹7-crore project planned across 18 acres near Araku reportedly halted midway because of funding constraints.
- Drive-in restaurant
- A ₹2-crore restaurant near Haritha Hill Resort has reportedly been underused for years.
- Reported infrastructure gaps
- Some destinations lack good roads, parking, accommodation, food courts, sanitation, information centres and recreational activities.