DEVELOPMENT OF MEGA TOURISM PROJECTS AT FOUR LOCATIONS IN ,

JULY 2021 TELANGANA STATE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD (TSTDC) BACKGROUND Overview of Telangana State

• Telangana State, the 29th state in Union of India, has glorious history of ~2500 years

• State holds wealthy tapestry of architecture, monuments, fortresses, heritage buildings, museums etc.

• Telangana arts, crafts and handlooms are world-renowned and bespeak of archaic traditions and rich culture.

• State is a treasure trove of naturally endowed waterfront destinations that provide ample scope for promoting leisure and eco-tourism.

3 Project Background

• Kaleshwaram Irrigation Project, the world’s largest multi – stage lift irrigation scheme dedicated to the nation by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, in June, 2019 is a global engineering marvel

• Project has established several records in the annals of irrigation sector in the country.

• Water from river Godavari at Kaleshwaram is lifted from 92 m ht for supply of water to farmlands, taking to 618 m ht.

• Project provides water for drinking and irrigation purpose to ~45 lakh acres in 20 of the 33 districts in Telangana

• Mid Manair, Upper Manair, Ranganayaka Sagar and Annapurna are the link reservoirs of the prestigious Kaleshwaram Project, offering picturesque views of natural blue waters blended with lush green landscapes. 4 Project Background

Government of Telangana envisages for Vision of the Project is to establish development of entire cluster (Mid Manair, Upper Waterfront Cluster as a “Idyllic World Manair, Ranganayak Sagar and Annapurna Class Weekend Mega Destinations” Reservoir) as a Leisure/ Entertainment Tourist Hub by offering blend of leisure & integrating these mesmerizing waterfronts thus providing thrilling and unforgettable experience to entertainment avenue to the tourists the tourists Key objectives • improve overall experience by Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation creating diverse activities Ltd (TSTDC), a State Government entity, responsible • increase footfalls, visitor retention & for overall development of tourism in the State, spending by enhancing visitor invites experienced “MASTER PLANNING, engagement activities ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS” for • tap untapped yet potential preparation of “Master Plans and Infrastructure attributes of the destinations Designs” for the proposed Greenfield Tourist • achieve a holistic and sustainable Destinations at Telangana, India. cluster development 5 Project Background

Mid Manair, Upper Manair, Ranganayaka Sagar and Annapurna are the link reservoirs of the prestigious Kaleshwaram Project, located amidst vivid kaleidoscope of stunning landscapes, mesmerizing hillocks, fertile lands, scenic backwaters and rustic villages– truly visitors paradise

The cluster of these reservoirs is well connected to International Airport (100 to 140 km distance) and will be a perfect weekend destination not only for the people of Hyderabad but also for the leisure and entertainment seekers from across the country to spend their leisure time with nature

Mid Manair Ranganayak Sagar Reservoir Upper Manair Annapurna Rese6rvoir LOCATION MAP RANGANAYAK SAGAR N RESERVOIR (ISLAND)

TELANGANA STATE

SIRCILLA VEMULAWADA

– y m k d w a H 0 b l 0 a a 1 r ri e e d h y c YADADRI H n a HYDERABAD M Location & Connectivity N • Proposed tourism cluster is located in , Sircilla and Siddipet districts of Central Telangana state • About 100–140 km from Hyderabad - well connected by Highways.

– y m d w k a H • Vemulawada and Yadadri, most prominent pilgrimage l b 0 a a 0 r ri 1 e e d h y c H n sites and other famous attractions of Telangana falls a M within 100 km from this cluster.

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Cluster is ~150 km from Rajiv Gandhi K ama International Airport redd y – S ircilla Road • Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is ~150 km from the cluster • Already tourist destinations attracting LEGEND good number of tourists Rajanna Siricilla • Year round availability of water makes it vantage points to unwind & relish Dub bak – Siddipe t Road NH 44 scenic surroundings. 8 MID MANAIR Mid Manair

• Manair river stretches in three prominent districts N of Telangana - Karimnagar, Sircilla and Kamareddy

• Located in , about 10 km off the Karimnagar-Sircilla Road (SH 11)

– m k d wy a H • Backwaters, natural hillocks and scenic beauty b l a a 100 r ri e he provides opportunity to develop Mid Manair as Hyd nc Ma a Weekend Leisure/ Entertainment Tourist Hub

• Vemulawada temple can be logistically connected by waterways thus providing thrilling and unforgettable experience to the tourists

• Well connected to Hyderabad (~140 km) – a perfect weekend destination Project Area

ENTRY POINT TO SIRCILLA D

PROPOSED SITE FOR LANDMARK TOURISM DEVELOPEMENT

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MID MANAIR DAM & BUND B

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ENTRY POINT TO SIRCILLA Project Site CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN PROPOSED SITES Project Site CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN PROPOSED SITES

A-D DISTANCE VIA ROAD - 15.0 KM

A-C DISTANCE ENTRY POINT TO SIRCILLA VIA ROAD- 7.0 KM D

A-D DISTANCE VIA WATER- 9.0 KM B-D DISTANCE VIA ROAD- 11.0 KM

A A-C DISTANCE VIA BUND- 3.6KM

MID MANAIR DAM & BUND

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A-C DISTANCE VIA WATER- 3.6KM

A-D DISTANCE C VIA WATER- 12.0 KM

ENTRY POINT TO SIRCILLA Aerial View of Site-A

Site A-1: On the Hillocks of Ramappa Gutta & Tettakunta (~160 Ac)

Site A-2: At foot of the hillock abutting Karakatta (~33 Ac)

Site A-3: Along Karakatta (Bund of the reservoir) on the other side of the tunnel (~30 Ac) Aerial View of Site-A

• Currently, only access to Site A-1 and Site A-2 is from Sircilla Junction via the bund, which is about 3.6 km from State Highway • Other approach is a rugged terrain (Kutcha Road) to the top of Tettakunta Hillock (Overhead Tank) from Sircilla Road (4 km from SH- 11)

• A new road is proposed from SH-11 (Karimnagar- Sircilla Road) to the bottom of the hillock, which will be ~2.5 km from SH Flood Levels at Site A-1

Location has potential to offer attractive and unique tourism products Flood Levels at Site A-1

Developments at Site A-1 and Site A-2 will have to be proposed considering the levels of Flood Aerial View of Site-B

… near Mid Manair Dam (~ 20 Ac) Aerial View of Site-C & Site-D … Nr. Shabashpalli Bridge (towards Vemulawada) … At Sircilla- Manair Bridge within Sircilla Town 20

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Nodding palms, gin-clear sky and balmy breezes – all conspire to create the welcome cliché ANNAPURNA RESERVOIR Proposed Sites for development

PATNAMGUTTA

NARSIMHAGUTTA

ISLAND

Site offers scenic view of the reservoir and the surrounding landscapes LOCATION MAP Overview of Annapurna Reservoir

• Annapurna Reservoir is one of the link reservoirs of Kaleshwaram irrigation project located at the borders of Sircilla and Siddipet districts, Telangana State.

• USP of this water body is a beautiful island in the middle of the water body with two huge hillocks N (Patnamgutta and Narasimhagutta) on either side –

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Ma • Project is located at a distance of ~30 km from Siricilla and Siddipet, ~44 Km from Karimnagar and ~ 125 km from Hyderabad Site Snapshots… A picturesque getaway comprising of huge reservoir amidst mesmerizing hillocks, beautiful islands & scenic landscapes… Site Snapshots… Proposed Sites for development

SITE 1: NR POCHMMA TEMPLE SITE 2: PATNAMGUTTA SITE 3: NARSIMHAGUTTA SITE 4: ISLAND

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1 4 RANGANAYAK SAGAR RESERVOIR Project Background

• Ranganayaka Sagar Reservoir is one of the link reservoirs of Kaleshwaram irrigation project situated near Siddipet town, Telangana State. • Reservoir is spread in an extent of 250 acres with a capacity of 3 TMC of water • Beauty of the reservoir is a hillock of ~55 acres in the middle of the water body - transformed into a perfect island • Year round availability of water in the reservoir makes it a vantage point to unwind and relish water sports and various other activities

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31 Prominent Attractions..

• Well connected to Hyderabad • YADADRI TEMPLE – Shrine of Lord Narasimha, an (11/2 hr drive), a perfect weekend incarnation of Lord Vishnu destination – Potential Weekend • 1400 acres temple complex Tourists at the hill top • On an average ~ 10,000 • Ranganayaka Sagar is located at Visitors per day which is now a distance of 9 Kms from Siddipet expected to increase to 30,000 with new and ~ 85 km from Hyderabad ORR developments. (Shamirpet Jn.) • Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Airport is ~155 Kms from the site • New Railway Station is coming up • VEMULAWADA TEMPLE – at Siddipet very soon temple of Rajarajeshwara • Vemulawada and Yadadri*, the Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Shiva most prominent pilgrimage • Witnesses ~30,000 to 50,000 Centres of Telangana, are devotees per day on normal located within 100 km from the days, and ~ 2 lakh devotees on weekends and holidays proposed site Site Location

Ranganayak Sagar Reservoir

Proposed Site (island of ~55 Ac) Ranganayak Sagar Reservoir

SIDDIPET

33 Site Elevation

Site has an undulating terrain with elevation from 15 m to 45 m Deepest level at +470m Highest level at +520m

LEGEND BUND Area Level +520M Level +500M Level +490M Level +475M Approach Road

Indicative Site Sectional Elevation 34 Approach to Site

Views SITE

Proposed Site (Island) can be accessed by 40 ft width approach road which is ~4.0 km from NH 365B (Sircilla Siddipet Road) Offers mesmerizing views of the reservoir & surrounding lush landscapes from Proposed site (island)35 Site Snapshots …

36 UPPER MANAIR RESERVOIR Overview of Upper Manair Reservoir

• Upper Manair Dam is built over Manair River in Rajanna Sircilla district, Telangana • Project site is well connected by Manair Project road • Project is N located at a distance of ~40 km from Siricilla town,

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m k d wy a H b l a a 100 r ri e Siddipet, ~130 he Hyd nc Km from Ma and ~ 140 km from Hyderabad Existing Features – Upper Manair

Two (2) Sites have been identified in the proximity to the reservoir for the development of tourism infrastructure • Site A: Located adjacent to the canal providing excellent views of the reservoir and the surrounding landscape. An old guest house exists within the project Site • Site B: ~ 4 acres of land is available for development. A large Banyan tree exists within the project site, which can be integrated as part of the development. Both the sites are ~1.5 km apart and are connected by Manair Project road Existing Features – Upper Manair Reservoir

SITE A • Proposed site is accessed by Manair Project Road • A small canal runs along the site boundary and a small bridge has been built across the canal which needs to be beautified • Major portion of the site is a flat covered with sparse vegetation • Guest house situated at the centre of the site is in poor condition & needs improvement • Site provides scenic view of the reservoir, adjacent canal and the surroundings ► Concern over exact HFL boundary limits ► Surveyor to indicate the area available Small Bridge across the canal that runs along the boundary of the Views from the Site A (Manair Guest House) Guest House Complex

Guest House

Vegetation growth in the existing land parcel

View from the pointed location towards the View from the pointed location towards View of the Guest house from the existing reservoir, showing the bund the reservoir approach road Existing Features – Upper Manair Reservoir

SITE B • Proposed site is ~4 acres and is accessed by Manair Project Road • Upper Manair Right Canal runs adjacent to the site offering scenic view • Major portion of the site is a flat covered with sparse vegetation • A large banyan tree is situated within the site and needs to be integrated as part of the development Views from the Site B (NR. BANYAN TREE) View of the Big Banyan Tree and the area around it proposed for development

View of the bund that runs along the Upper Manair Reservoir

View of the Upper Manair Reservoir from the View of the Canal which meets the Upper Manair elevated rocky region Reservoir Views from the Site B (NR. BANYAN TREE) View of Banyan Tree & area Proposed for development

View of bund running along View of the Upper Manair Reservoir View of the Canal which meets Upper Manair Reservoir from the elevated rocky region the Upper Manair Reservoir VIEWS OF PROJECT SITE (A & B)

State Government proposes for Integrated development & Beautification of Waterfront at Upper Manair Dam Reservoir by tapping the picturesque view of natural blue waters blended with scenic surroundings, vast green pastures 45 INVITATION FOR POTENTIAL BIDDERS Invitation for Proposals from Prospective Bidders

▪ TSTDC, Government of Telangana invites experienced “MASTER PLANNING, ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS” for preparation of “Master Plans and Infrastructure Designs” for the proposed Greenfield Tourist Destinations at Telangana, India .

▪ Interested applicants shall submit EOI cum RFQ application comprising of following documents: o Letter of Application (Appendix 1 of EOI cum RFQ document) o General Information (Appendix 2 of EOI cum RFQ document) o Details of consultancy experience as specified in Section 4 (Appendix 3 of EOI cum RFQ document) o Details of Annual Turnover as specified in Section 4 (Appendix 4 of EOI cum RFQ document) o Any other relevant credentials. o Brief Presentation on similar Project experience ▪ For more Project details, you may contact: Mr. Shankar Reddy, Executive Director (Projects), TSTDC Email: [email protected] ; Mobile:+91 99660 00393) 47 Thank You !