Telangana government is planning to develop Karimnagar town as a Tourist Hub and Manair Dam a tourism place to make it a wonderful experience for the tourists.

Karimnagar's Next Top Tourism Hotspot

A hill of natural rock formations in the middle of a massive reservoir with a view to a dam and a half-kilometre suspension cable bridge with carefully maintained gardens, tall trees and all facilities including stays and restaurants on the hillside! How else would you seek an exciting weekend or even have functions in personal or corporate?

This is a dream come true project at the Lower Manair Dam with the centre of attraction of 'KCR Island.' The dam, the island, the suspension bridge and other attractions are in the short distance of Karimnagar and these developments are expected to change the town's face, which has gained momentum in recent months.

The Municipal Corporation of Karimnagar, which has taken over the KCR Island development within the framework of the Karimnagar City Renewal Programme, has left no stone in the way that the mega-Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) utilized the abundant natural resources.

The State government has provided a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and tenders will be invited once it is approved. It is expected that the work will begin soon on the island. The minister had decided to develop the "KCR Island" as the water was available all year round with the prestigious KLIS. This was part of several activities in order to make the island part of Karimnagar a major tourism destination.

The KCR Island project is expected to cost Rs 20 crore and the Tourist Department has already decided to begin work at a cost of Rs 5 crore in the first phase.

New Tourist Spot Amenities

The amenities planned in the KCR ISland project include

• Entrance lobby
• Glassed banquet hall
• Meditation hub
• Five premium suites
• 18 bamboo cottages with Indonesian architecture
• Floating restaurant with capacity to seat 40 persons
• Floating bridges for candlelight dinners
• Cocktail parties
• Premium suites on the hillock
• Separate swimming pools for children and adults
• Two elevated bridges

Recent Development in Karimnagar

Manair River is being developed with Rs. 551 crore under the Manair Riverfront Program and the Chief Minister has already allotted Rs. 350 crore to the project's budget. Work is about to finish on the cable-stayed bridge and is scheduled to open soon.

In addition to the recreational front, an IT tower was recently inaugurated by IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao in Karimnagar, marking the emergence of the city as an IT destination.  This kind of huge development and recreational developments are being taken and enforced, district administration and local leadership are at the forefront of the district's future.

The upcoming KCR Island would become the crown jewel for Karimnagar.

By: Shailaja K