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AP set to launch caravan parks in Araku, Bheemili
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Vijayawada: Taking inspiration from the caravan tourism policies of various states across the country, the AP Tourism department is all set to incorporate the 'Caravan Parks' feature into the much-anticipated Caravan Tourism Policy.
This policy will soon be unveiled by the state government to further boost the tourism industry in Andhra Pradesh.
The tourism department is considering developing Caravan Parks proposed under the new Caravan Tourism Policy at Araku, Bheemili, and other tourist spots across the state. Initially, these caravan parks will be developed at five locations in the ASR district in the North Andhra region.
"The new caravan tourism policy will usher in a new chapter in AP's tourism landscape, designed to provide a unique experience for tourists to explore unexplored tourist spots through caravans across the state," said a senior tourism official involved in preparing the AP Caravan Tourism Policy.
"Caravan Parks are areas that will offer parking space along with accommodation facilities for tourists to stay inside their leisure vehicles 24/7. Besides, recreational spaces such as walking tracks, sit-out areas, badminton courts, and basic amenities like drinking water and electricity will be developed at these parks," the official added.
The official stated, "The Caravan Parks will mainly require sewerage discharge connection facilities to dispose of wastewater generated in the caravan, along with freshwater inlet connection pipes to refill water inside the caravan vehicle."
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Moreover, these caravan parks will be developed near picturesque locations within woods to offer breathtaking experiences to tourists.
The tourism official told TOI that the draft caravan tourism policy, forwarded to the state government, is likely to receive approval in two to three weeks. The policy will be officially launched after the state cabinet clears it and a formal government order is issued.
"The new AP Caravan Tourism Policy was prepared after studying the best practices from caravan tourism policies in nearly seven other states across the country," the tourism official informed.
The tourism official added that the department will invite private caravan operators to develop caravan parks once the policy is unveiled. "If no caravan operator or private player shows interest in developing caravan parks, the tourism department will develop one or two parks at potential tourism sites, allowing private caravan operators to follow suit," the official concluded.
Caravan Parks are areas that will offer parking space along with accommodation facilities for the tourists to stay inside their leisure vehicles 24/7
