This historical heritage site is on its way to top the chart of the ten most important heritage sites of the world.
The historical town of Hampi is getting all decked up to celebrate the 500th year of Emperor Krishnadevaraya’s coronation. This heritage site is on its way to top the chart of the ten most important heritage sites of the world, with the state government implementing a Rs82 crore mega project in the region, with assistance from the central government.
The mega plan includes clearing encroachments at historic sites, their beautification, better maintenance, an upgraded sound & light system and the introduction of battery-run vehicles for tourists to visit the monuments in Hampi. Battery-aided vehicles are being introduced to protect the monuments from getting affected due to air pollution. Tourism and infrastructure minister G Janardhana Reddy said that the project which covers 18 monuments would be implemented within two years.
“We will enforce a complete ban on private vehicle movement after completing the project and only the department’s battery vehicles will run in the area. We have already called tenders for the purchase of 60 battery cars,” Reddy added.
Mangalore and Shimoga too would be covered under the plan. In Mangalore, a golf club, resorts and an aquamarine park would be constructed, based on the plan of Water World in Singapore, the tourism minister said.
The state has also designed an ambitious plan for luxury travellers. The government plans to introduce 28 helipads, out of which 10 are under construction. Work on the remaining will begin soon.
Special package to Hampi
On the eve of the coronation ceremony, the state tourism department has organised package tours including air connectivity. Tourism department has a tie-up with Jet Airways that will see flights operating from Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad to Hampi from January 22 to 29, Janardhana Reddy said.
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