Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Adivasi Youth Initiate Eco-Tourism at Gundala Waterfall
Some young people from Gundala village are starting a special kind of tourism!
They want visitors to come see the Gundala Waterfall and stay in their village.
They've built cozy huts, called Goonapenka, using natural materials.
Tourists can explore the forest with guides and learn about Adivasi culture.
The locals also offer traditional food.
This helps the community earn money while showing off their beautiful area, which includes a big waterfall and local wildlife, and keeping it safe for everyone.
Adivasi youth in Gundala village launched eco-tourism with home stays and forest safaris.
Gundala Waterfall attracts tourists with its natural beauty and adventure activities.
Eco-friendly huts, Goonapenka, built from mud and bamboo, offer accommodations.
Local youth provide guided treks, ensuring tourist safety with trained swimmers.
Initiative aims to provide sustainable income and preserve Adivasi culture.
- Who
- Adivasi youth and the local community.
- What
- Adivasi youth launched eco-tourism with home stays and forest safaris.
- When
- Services will be operational from the first week of July.
- Where
- Gundala Waterfall, Tiryani mandal, Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.
- Why
- To blend eco-tourism with Adivasi culture and create sustainable livelihoods.
Forest Rights
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Community Rights
Forest Rights
Adivasi youth urging forest department to grant community rights.
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Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Location
- Gundala Waterfall, Tiryani mandal
- District
- Komaram Bheem Asifabad
- Initiative
- Eco-tourism, home stays, and forest safaris
- Accommodation
- Eco-friendly huts (Goonapenka)
- Contact
- Kotnak Laxman: 73825 00659, 95151 89381
- Support
- Hyderabad Tiger Conservation Society (HyTiCoS)