Located 65kms away from the Vizag city, near a town called S Kota, the Thatipudi reservoir was built in 1963 across Gosthani river as a major source of water supply for the city’s residents. It has been a fascinating tourist spot since then, and is not only frequently visited, but is also often compared with the best sights in the world.With the Thatipudi dam being a major attraction here, the blue waters of the reservoir are mesmerizing as well.And that’s not all. Because of its access to trees and fresh water, the region is also home to many species of flora and fauna. Beautiful migrant birds, which are not seen in the city, head here while many others have even made this their home. Contrasting the deep blue waters are the verdant greens of the Eastern ghats as well.

If you plan a trip to the place, then you can choose between spending a couple of hours here to planning a weekend getaway too. Sit still by the water and stare at the deep blue expanse that extends before you.

 

Hence with the vast experience in the region since 3 decades with tribal communities and their cultures and indigenous knowledge’s and expertise, IDEA ( Integrated Development through Environmental Awakening) has launched a cultural tourism programme in Thatipudi and named it- SHANGRILLA in the Eastern Ghats 

 

You step in                     - We are sure your experience at the farm is justified.

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You RETURN back     -  With a heartfelt satisfaction,

                                           -  With a new KNOWLEDGE which will be WORTHWHILE.

                                           - With a smiling face and real appreciation with perceptions on eco 
                                              and bio-cultural aspects of tribes and bio-diversity of Eastern Ghats
                                              and at global level.

 

 

Please remember, that we are concerned with dissemination of information and to seek the public support for our eco and biodiversity and tribal indigenous knowledge research and endogenous development attempts and efforts to find long term solutions of climate change adverse affects on Eastern Ghats and tribes.

 

DO NOT MISS TO STEP INTO OUR CENTRE AND EXPERIENCE THE ECO CULTURAL PARADISE.

 

WE WELCOME YOU TO COME...SEE…STAY…EXPERIENCE…REMEMBER AT SHANGRILLA.