DEVELOPMENT OF MEGA TOURISM PROJECTS AT FOUR LOCATIONS IN TELANGANA, INDIA 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, Government of Telangana 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 Hyderabad 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 SIDDIPET 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 Karimnagar, 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. Telangana State N 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 Siddipet District 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 Karimnagar district, 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 A MID MANAIR DAM & BUND B C 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 B 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 … these soul inspiring canyons, river bays are more than just pretty backdrops Site Snapshots… 21 View of small hillocks decked in all hues of green look as if they are surging from clear blue waters Site Snapshots… 22 Site Snapshots… 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 – – truly a visitors paradise m k d wy a H b l a a 100 r ri e he Hyd nc 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 2 3 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 N – m k d wy a H b l a a 100 r ri e he Hyd nc Ma 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