Profits of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation zooms up by 46%

Vijayawada: Profits of Vijayawada Division of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) zoomed by 46 per cent, thanks to various tourist-friendly measures taken during 2016-17. The APTDC has launched many temple tourism plans besides introducing water sports and boating to the Bhavani Island.

It is also making arrangements for parties and marriage functions on the premises of Punnami Ghat and the island apart from other activities. An official of the corporation said that Krishna riverfront development also contributed for the raise in income. An air show and navy show were conducted on a grand note on the riverfront.

The APTDC has introduced Amaravati capital tour as a part of temple tourism. Undavalli caves and darshan of Lord Ananta Padmanabha Swamy, Uddandrayapalem where stone laid for capital construction, Secretariat premises at Velagapudi, darshan of Lord Amaralingeswara Swamy,

visit to Buddha Museum, Kalachakra Museum, darshan of Lord Lakshmi Nrusimha Swamy at the temple in Mangalagiri were some of the aspects of the tourism plan which begins at 9 am and ends by 7 pm. A bus picks up devotees and tourists at APTDC central reservation office on MG Road.

The Berm Park comprises facilities such as air conditioned executive rooms, multi-cuisine air conditioned restaurant and bar, self-service fast food centre and spacious parking place.The boating point at Berm Park is offering Bhavani Island trips (dropping and pick up), American Pantoon Boat, speed boat (two adults and two children), Jet Skie (water scooter) and 45 minute pleasure trip with cultural programme on Bodhisiri air conditioned cruise.

At the Bhavani Island resorts, accommodation is available. Other attractive features include air conditioned conference hall, multi-cuisine restaurant, lawn service/garden service in the evening, adventure sports and water sports.

By noor shaik