The Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) is a
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agency which promotes tourism in
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Aims
The aim of TSTDC is to provide infrastructure, conveyance and other facilities to tourists visiting Telangana. Part of their mission is also to promote unknown tourist spots in Telangana.
The Chief Minister
KCR appointed Pervaram Ramulu IPS Retd, former Director General of police as the first chairman of TSTDC on 18-03-2015.
TSTDC owns a considerable size of transport fleet 63 which includes high end Volvo and Mercedes Benz coaches, a/c and non a/c coaches. The fleet will be deployed for conducting regular and on demand packages.
TSTDC have a chain of Haritha Hotels which are spread across the state of Telangana at all major tourist destinations with a size of 33 hotels which includes wayside amenities on major national highways.
Special Attractions
While focusing on the forefront of adventure and eco-tourism projects, TSTDC is organizing adventure clubs at
Bhongir Fort for rock climbing activities and trekking, adventure jeep ride into the forest at
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary
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, Jannaram in
Adilabad District
Adilabad district is a district located in the northern region of Telangana, India. It is known as the gateway district to South and Central India. The town of Adilabad is its headquarters. The district shares boundaries with Asifabad, Nirma ...
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TSTDC owns the largest water fleet - about 95 which comprises small and big boats — when compared with any other tourism corporation. The corporation operates leisure based cruises and water sports at different lakes and rivers of the state, parasailing activity at
Hussain Sagar, etc., are very popular for leisure cruises apart from American pontoon boats.
TSTDC presents sound and light shows at
Golconda Fort,
Shilparamam and the
Taramati Baradari. These shows have recorded narrations (English, Hindi and Telugu) along with imaginative use of music, sound and light effects.
Awards
* National Tourism Award 2013-14 under the category Best Tourism friendly Golf Course.
References
External links
Telangana Tourism tourism.telangana.gov.in
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