A view of the dual rock peaks at Puligundu in Penumur mandal close to Chittoor.
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A 3-phase motion plan is being developed to remodel the small village of Puligundu in Penumur mandal close to Chittoor district, right into a vacation spot for journey, non secular and eco-tourism.
The 2 imposing 1,000-foot rock peaks, pure geological formations, inexperienced cowl and trekking routes give Puligundu immense tourism potential. The three-century-old hilltop Sri Puligundeshwara Swamy temple provides non secular worth, making the rock formations a uncommon mix of nature, journey and devotion.
Tourism officers stated that the present infrastructure and 79 acres earmarked by the federal government supplied a robust base, and the motion plan contains optimum use of assets and higher infrastructure to make Puligundu the district’s high vacation spot.
District Collector Sumit Kumar, after a collection of inspections on the spot, stated that for journey tourism, graded trekking trails, mountain climbing and bouldering can be developed utilizing pure rocks. “A zipper-line and twine course between the 2 peaks might be explored. Security gear, skilled native youth as guides, and controlled tenting and evening trekking are proposed,” he stated.
“The eco-tourism plan features a nature park with native species, eco-huts, wood cottages, a butterfly backyard and bird-watching zones. Viewpoints with shade, benches, rainwater harvesting, recharge pits and a plastic-free setting are deliberate,” the Collector stated.
As a part of temple tourism, beautification works, restore of steps and pathways, security railings, improved lighting for pre-dawn and night darshan, resting services, meditation areas and signage can be taken up. The infrastructure deliberate features a parking space, lodging blocks, a reception and knowledge centre, ingesting water, bogs, cloakrooms, meals courts selling native delicacies, a first-aid centre, rescue services, waste administration, photo voltaic lighting and digital info. Lighting in and across the spot can be taken up at a price of ₹10 lakh.
The officers stated that security can be given high precedence. Strengthening steps and railings, warning boards, security ropes, skilled rescue groups, CCTV cameras and a police management room are on the agenda. “The three-phased motion plan will generate native jobs, promote native meals and handicrafts, and produce state and nationwide recognition to Puligundu,” a tourism official stated.
Revealed – September 02, 2026 05:03 pm IST