District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore on Thursday directed officials to take up development initiatives to enhance the tourism and heritage significance of Erra Matti Dibbalu near Bheemunipatnam.
During a visit to the geo-heritage site along with officials from the tourism, revenue, and mines departments, the Collector reviewed the existing conditions and discussed steps to improve visitor amenities while preserving the ecological and geological character of the area. He instructed officials to modernise the viewpoint, install signboards at key locations, and explore ways to attract more tourists in a regulated manner.
Mr. Kishore also sought details on the extent, boundaries, and historical significance of the formations.
Located along the Visakhapatnam-Bheemunipatnam coast, Erra Matti Dibbalu, or Red Sand Hills, is a notified national geo-heritage monument known for its rare red sand dune formations, believed to date back nearly 50,000 years.
A view of 'Erra Matti Dibbalu' (red sand dunes), located beside the Visakhapatnam-Bheemunipatnam Beach Road. | Photo Credit: RAJU V
