AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation is introducing parasailing on the Krishna river, upstream of the Prakasam barrage, from December 3rd and 4th to attract tourists.
Currently, trials are being conducted. According to Mr T.V.N. Rao, Executive Director of the corporation, Vijayawada will be the second place in the State to have the adventure sport, the first being Hyderabad (Hussainsagar) where there is a good response.
The parasail boat, with a 200 HP engine, is being imported from South Korea and the parachute from Australia. Mounted on the boat is a hydraulic winch to operate the parasail. A wind speed of five to 20 knots is ideal for para sailing and, if the speed goes down below five, the parasail does not go up. If it goes beyond 20 knots, the sail gets too shaky, he explained.
Mr Rao added that Bhavani island in the Krishna river was being developed as a tourist spot at a cost of Rs 3 crore. Eighteen cottages, a restaurant, a conference hall and a plaza will be built on the island.
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