Aerial view of the iconic Narasimha Swamy Temple in Yadagirigutta.
The tourism department in Telangana has initiated steps to develop tourism zones by tapping Central government funds. As a part of the plan, it is understood that Vikarabad, Yadagirigutta, and Buddhavanam near Nagarjuna Sagar have been shortlisted for the selection process.Under the Central government’s ‘Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’ project, one of these locations will be selected and developed with required infrastructure at an estimated cost of ₹500 crore under the “Iconic Tourist Centres” programme.State-of-the-art facilities and arrangements will be made to ensure that the entire experience is seamless and hassle-free for travellers.Vikarabad is already a popular destination for eco-tourism, scenic natural beauty, trekking, and boating. The famous Yadagirigutta Narasimha Swamy Temple captivates visitors in the realm of spiritual tourism with its rich cultural heritage.Asia’s largest Buddhist heritage theme park at Nagarjuna Sagar, spanning 274 acres, is also attracting a large number of foreign tourists from various countries.The State government is formulating plans to establish a specialised management body dedicated to overseeing selected iconic tourism destinations. The destination management organisation will focus exclusively on administration, visitor management, provision of amenities, and continuous developmental activities at the tourism centre.The management body is being constituted on the lines of the ‘Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority’ that governs the tourist centre at Kevadia in Gujarat. A senior ranking official will be appointed for the administration of the management. Published - June 04, 2026 07:27 pm IST
