10 TOURISM & HERITAGE

STRATEGY
This chapter present the Capital city Master plan to guide development in the
Amaravati Capital city.

The chapter covers the following topics:

1. Tourism Circuit Plan
2. Tourism and Identity Features

View of the Undavalli Caves

10.1 INTRODUCTION
Issues
Historic buildings and districts are a
reflection of a citys heritage, defining
its character & image, impacting its
ability to attract tourists, new residents
and outside investments. It is crucial to
consider to what extent we preserve,
protect, and renovate buildings and
districts associated with our citys
history.
The existing issues in the tourism and
heritage conservation sector include:
1. The lack of proper infrastructure
facilities and amenities
2. The lack of adequate marketing
Objectives
In order to translate the concept into
implementable strategies, the following
objectives were identified for Tourism
and Heritage Conservation:
Study existing tourism and heritage
characteristics and their behavioral
pattern
Planned
Preserve important Heritage Tourism
Buildings
Identify tourism resources & Places
infrastructure and impact of tourism
on the city development
Assess gaps between the existing
supply and demand of tourism
infrastructure

and promotion
3. The low tourism carrying capacity
4. The need for assessing the tourism
potential in terms of economic,
Tourism
Identify heritage zone, heritage walk,
major heritage buildings and tourism
spots within development area
Identify policies, issues and strategies

Circuit
physical and social impacts for the city development
5. The lack of planning and
management for visitors
Existing Proposed
Concept
Heritage Transport
The broad concept for Tourism and
Heritage Conservation aims to: Spots Corridors
Conserve ancient buildings and
areas.
Preserve and promote the citys
physical, ethnic, and cultural heritage
* Preserve historic structures
* Tap on the rich, diverse ethnic
heritage of the city
* Expand and improve the
citys cultural amenities
Introduce new tourism attractions
Connect and link all of the above
physically
Identity & heritage

The Master plan respects and supports

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Water circuit 155
the rich cultural and religious heritage of 4
the city. The plan strongly recommends
development of proper interpretation
and common public facilities for the
numerous historic assets of the city. 1
48 km
Road circuit

10.2 RELIGIOUS TOURISM

CIRCUIT
The tourism circuit plan as illustrated
112 km
MRT circuit
in Figure 10.1, proposes a religious 2 7

tourism circuit which connects all

the important religious and cultural
heritage sites to provide tourists with 5

a well connected tourism network. This

circuit will further tap to the Capital
region tourism circuit. 3

6
The tourism circuit will be anchored
with following key destinations:
1. Amaravati Temple and Buddha
statue
2. Ananthavaram Temple
3. Neerukonda Hill
4. Kondapalli Fort
5. Undavalli Caves
6. Mangalagiri Temple Fig.10.1Proposed Religious Tourism Plan Amaravati Buddha Statue
7. Kanakadurga Temple

These destinations will house key

tourist spots and facilities. Proper
interpretation facilities will also be
developed in proximity to these
attractions.

The tourism circuit further encompasses

the cities iconic waterfront and eco
tourism islands which be connected to Undavalli Caves Mangalagiri Temple Kondapalli Fort Kanak Durga Temple
the circuit via the Bhavani Island and
Undavalli Caves respectively. Fig.10.2Important Heritage Sites within the city
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IDENTITY FEATURES
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The Master plan proposes the following
key features that will establish the
Amaravati Capital citys Green Identity:
1

7. Government Facilities
The Amaravati Capital city will house the
9 states administrative offices including
high court, legislative assembly,
secretariat and other government
1. Golf Course offices.
The plan safeguards 380 Ha of land to
develop 3 golf courses for recreation.

8. CBD
2. Central Park An iconic waterfront Central Business
A central park is proposed in the city District (CBD) has been planned along
centre close to the university campus. Fig.10.3Proposed Key features - Amaravati Capital city the river Krishna waterfront.

3. Cricket Stadium 4. University 5. Canals and Greens 6. Transport Hub 9. Iconic Bridge
The city will house an international 510 Ha of land has been safeguarded Numerous green spines and canals A transportation hub housing the high- An iconic bridge has been proposed to
standard cricket stadium along the for a multi-disciplinary university weave through the Capital city housing speed rail, MRT & suburban rail has connect the downtown to the cluster of
waterfront. campus close to the city centre. passive recreational facilities. been proposed in the North east. islands.

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