VMRDA launches Green Triangle Ecotourism project in Visakhapatnam

Discover Vizag's Green Triangle, an ecotourism project uniting zoo, Kailasagiri, and Kambalakonda for a seamless nature experience.

Imagine a single green corridor—spanning a staggering 18,000 acres—where a travel enthusiast can journey from a mountaintop to a wildlife sanctuary, all under the glow of simulated moonlight. This project, known as the ‘Green Triangle’ vision, is currently being fast-tracked by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA). The master blueprint for the project is scheduled to be finalised in July 2026.

The city’s most popular green spaces—Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Kailasagiri Hill, and Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary—will be integrated into a single tourism circuit. Instead of visiting these locations separately, tourists will soon enjoy a connected experience with enhanced transportation, unified entry options, and shared visitor amenities.

Visakhapatnam’s 55-metre-long glass skywalk bridge at Kailasagiri Hill in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK

The VMRDA has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Concept Development Consultant with February 21, 2026, as last date. The authority aims to award the work to selected consultant in March 2026, and the appointed consultant will be required to develop a “Concept Development Plan.”

This project will likely include sustainable mobility systems such as electric shuttles or trams that will move through different geographical zones instead of walking, allowing tourists to be driven through “safe zones” in the forest at night, where they can spot wildlife and other nocturnal animals in their natural habitat. It will also include a River Wonders (aquatic) park, which is possible in the Kambalakonda wildlife sanctuary.

“Yes, we have an ambitious plan to connect the surrounding green cover zones into one large circuit. By connecting Kailasagiri to the beach, zoo, and sanctuary, Vizag can offer a ‘sea to forest’ night experience,” VMRDA Chairman Pranav Gopal told The Hindu.