The Andhra Pradesh Government in its bid to promote rural tourism is planning to develop a tourist park on 2,000 acre under PPP model at Gandikota in Kadapa district.

The project estimated to cost Rs 10,000 crore is expected to have a science city, entertainment centre and a children's park among others.

Apart from rural tourism, the state government is likely to give a boost to medical, eco and spiritual tourism segments as well. It is planning to build budget hotels, guest houses and dormitories for affordable food and lodging facilities.

Besides, the state government has received a Rs 100 crore grant from the Union Government for developing three tourist circuits in Chittoor, Nellore and Kadapa districts to cash in the popularity of the temples in these districts. The grants will be used to create additional accommodation and entertainment facilities apart from beautification of the temple premises.