Andhra Pradesh: Visitors Will Be Charged With An Entry Fee At Beaches From January 1; All About It

Beaches are popular destinations that everyone looks forward to when visiting coastal locations. Open space, warm sand, and ocean breezes combine to make the ideal beach day. However, the tourism department of Andhra Pradesh (AP) is planning to make some changes for people visiting beaches. The tourism department of Andhra Pradesh intends to charge entry to well-known beaches like Maipadu, Kakinada, Ramayapatnam, Rushikonda, and Suryalanka beginning January 1.

Reason For Charging Entry Fees At Andhra Pradesh Beaches

Kandula Durgesh, the tourism minister, affirmed a plan to increase beach facilities while keeping maintenance expenses managed, as reported by The Times of India. The plans call for improving the cleanliness and beauty of major beaches as well as building resorts through private partnerships.

In order to overcome maintenance neglect and prioritise both the development and upkeep of these regions, Minister Durgesh underlined the necessity of a comprehensive strategy for beach development, as reported by TOI.

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More Details About AP Beaches & Entry Fees

Entry fees, which are anticipated to cost between ₹15 and ₹20 per visitor, would be used to maintain and beautify the same beaches. On weekdays, the tourism department estimates that 3,000 people visit the beaches of Suryalanka and Rushikonda; on weekends and holidays, that number might rise to 10,000.

With a 970-kilometre coastline, Andhra Pradesh boasts a large number of beaches around the Bay of Bengal. The state tourism board works to enhance infrastructure in tourist sites and promote travel. At most beaches, the state tourism maintains Haritha Beach Resort and water sports amenities to encourage tourism.

There are many beaches in the Visakhapatnam region, such as Rushikonda Beach, RK Beach, Lawson’s Bay, Tenneti, and Sagarnagar, which draw tourists and are well-liked during Holi festivities. Known for its calm presence, Bheemunipatnam Beach, which is situated at the mouth of the Gosthani River, is home to monuments, ruins of forts, and artefacts from the Dutch rulers.

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To boost Andhra Pradesh’s tourism sector, the state government is working on a number of projects, including coastal development projects and a seaplane service between Vijayawada and Srisailam.

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