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Hop on Hop off Bus Service in Hyderabad

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The Telangana Tourism and Culture minister Azmeera Chandulal was Launched Hop on Hop off bus service in Hyderabad. For the first time in South India.

Hop on Hop off Bus Service in Hyderabad

Hop on Hop off Bus Service in Hyderabad

Hop on Hop off Bus Service in Hyderabad

The state tourism department launched this unique one-day city tour package, which covers 10 historic sites in the Hyderabad city and enables the tourists to join the scheduled trip at any location.

Unlike other one-day city tour packages, the ‘Hop-on Hop-off’ bus service allows the tourists to stay longer at any of their favourite locations. They can board the next bus 30 minutes later. The tourism department is planning to operate four to six buses for this package.

Telangana Tourism Hop on Hop off Package

For Rs 200, the package covers 10 tourist spots which include Birla Mandir, Salar Jung Museum, Nizam Jubilee Pavilion, Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Laad Bazaar, Chowmahallah Palace, Nehru Zoological Park, Golconda Fort, Qutub Shahi Tombs and Lumbini Park. The first bus will start from the Information and Reservation office, Tank Bund.

Hyderabad will be the second city in India after Delhi to have such facility, B P Acharya, principal secretary, tourism and culture, said. Though TSTDC earlier tried this service in Hyderabad, it didn’t last long. Now, it wants to restore the facility to boost tourism in and around Hyderabad.

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Telangana Tourism Summer Packages

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The TSTDC announced Cool Telangana Tourism Summer Packages in Hot Summer. A expeditious day trip on an Air conditioned bus to Telangana Temple destinations, including Vemulawada and Basar or a 36-hour trip for a darshan of Lord Rama at Bhadrachalam could make for the perfect getaway.

Telangana Tourism Summer Packages

Similarly, a quick trip to Alampur, to the much-talked-about Yadagirigutta, a heritage tour to take in the grandeur of the Kakatiya dynasty for those who love history, or even a three nights and two days tour of Bhadrachalam and Papikondalu are included in the TSTDC’s list of tourism packages announced on Saturday.

And for those lucky few who can afford a week or two off work, there are some more exciting travel packages. Consider this – a 14-day South India tour covering Bengaluru, Srirangapatnam and Mysuru to name a few, at Rs. 27,000 for an adult and Rs. 21,000 for a child, which includes air-conditioned travel and accommodation.

There is also a three nights and two days Araku rail-cum-road tour ex-Visakhapatnam priced at Rs. 4,990 for an adult and Rs. 3,990 for a child in an air-conditioned coach and a six-day Ooty-Mysuru-Bengaluru tour at Rs. 7,000 and Rs. 5,600 for an adult and a child respectively.

Those who love the beach can hop on to an air-conditioned coach in Hyderabad for a four-day tour of Goa, sight-seeing and a boat cruise thrown in for an additional Rs. 100 to Rs. 150, apart from the tour tariff of Rs. 7,000 for an adult and Rs. 5,600 for a child.

Telangana Tourism Summer Packages Booking

For information, reservation and booking, tourists may contact the Central Railway Offices
Basheerbagh at 98485-40371 or send a fax at 040-23298455.
Yatri Nivas (98481-26947, 040-27893100 or 040-64577598),
Tank Bund office (98481-25720, 040-65581555 or 040-23450165),
Tourism Plaza, Begumpet (98483-06435 or 040-23414334).

For More Information Please visit: Telangana Tourism website

Kinnerasani holds magical charm for nature lovers

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The enormous Eco-tourism potential of the sprawling Kinnerasani wildlife sanctuary, a treasure trove of rich biodiversity, at Yanambailu in Palvancha mandal is waiting to be harnessed.

Nestled in the lap of nature, the sanctuary derives its name from the Kinnerasani river, a lifeline for farmers and Kothagudem Thermal Power Station and other industries in Palvancha and Kothagudem divisions in the district.

Spread in an area of 635 sq km, the sanctuary is an abode of diverse flora and fauna besides wildlife, including spotted deer, bison and tigers.

The scenic surroundings of the Kinnerasani reservoir bounded by lush green vegetation offer an enchanting view to the visitors.

A deer park housing little over 80 spotted deer nearby the scenic Kinnerasani dam site is the major attraction for tourists. The vast Kinnerasani reservoir harbours number of crocodiles and other aquatic species.

How to Reach Kinnerasani

Located at a distance of about 100 km from Khammam and 300 km from Hyderabad, the picturesque eco-tourism site has a lot in store for not only tourists but botanists and nature lovers.

The spot is well connected by road just 11 km from Palvancha town and 45 km from the temple town of Bhadrachalam, making it an ideal and highly potential tourist destination.

A glass house christened “Addala Meda” with wooden flooring and nine cottages were constructed by the Singareni Collieries at a vantage point abutting a small hillock about one km from the Kinnerasani dam on the banks of the river.

The cottages served as holiday homes for the Singareni employees for several years in the past. However, they were left abandoned ever since the naxalites reportedly blasted the Addala Meda in 2001.

The cottages which are now lying in shambles were built in a way to facilitate a panoramic view of the entire river stretch and explore nature’s bounty.

Although there are no accommodation facilities available for tourists at the Kinnerasani project site, several private lodges are located in Palvancha, Kothagudem and Bhadrachalam towns within a radius of 50 km from the tourist spot.

Proposals have been sent to the Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) for revival of the food court and introduction of boating facility in the reservoir, says Suman Chakravarthi, District Tourism Officer, Khammam.

A TSTDC team had recently visited the Kinnerasani dam to explore ways for developing facilities at the tourist spot, he said, adding that the site will emerge as a leading eco-tourism spot in the entire Telangana State if the dilapidated cottages were reconstructed for the benefit of tourists.

Source: The Hindu

Jagityal Fort – Karimnagar district

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The history of Telangana is marked with spirit and grandeur and forts form an important part of that greatness. The Jagityal Fort in Jagityala town, Karimnagar district is one such great heritage spot. The Mughal dynasty used it as a Defence Fort in the 17 century. During the 17th century, the fort was designed by two European engineers, Jack and Tal.

It is surrounded by four water bodies  Mote pond, Dharma Samandar, Mupparaap and Kandla Palli. The place, later known as Jagtial, was inspired by the names of these two engineers. True to its name, the fort is a must visit for heritage lovers and tourists keen on culling out the history of rulers and dynasties. It bears a strong resemblance to the castles of Europe.

jagtial fort

One of the four ponds at Jagtial Fort – Image Source: www.razzwashere.blogspot.in

According to Archaeological Department officials, it was built during the reign of Nawab Ibrahim, a Governor in the Mughal dynasty. The fort has two wooden gates, which were lifted by using pulleys. This is the only star-shaped fort in the State with a moat (water body).

History says that there used to be a row of rooms for the storage of ammunition at this fort. Though a majority of structures of the fort have been destroyed over the years, the well is safe and provides water to locals in the region.Located about 50 km from the Karimnagar district headquarters, the fort stands as a testimony to the bravery of soldiers who fought here.

The fort is flanked by historical monuments like the Jama Masjid, a huge mosque during the 18th century, the Tahsildar office and the court building. Each of these has their own history to tell. A visit to the Jagityala Fort should also include a peep into the historical treasure vaults ensconced within the walls of these great structures.

Jagtial Fort Special Attractions:

  • The massive cannons built by Mohammad Khasim
  • The scenic view of the four water bodies – Mote pond, Dharma Samandar, Mupparaap and Kandla Palli

Nearby by Tourist Attractions

  • Dharmapuri
  • Vemulawada Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple
  • Kondagattu Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple
  • Pochamma Temple

Jagtial Fort Timings: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

How to reach Jagtial Fort:

  • TSRTC provides an excellent network of buses that ply between Hyderabad and Jagityala quite frequently.
  • Jagityal (also known as Jagityala) is also connected through the Rail daily passenger train has been launched that runs between Jagtial and Sirpur Kaghaznagar.
  • Nearest Railway Station: Jagityal Lingampet Rail Way Station and Mallial Nukapalli Rail Way Station are the closest railway stations.
  • However, Kazipet Junction located at a distance of 124 km is also easily accessible from Jagtial.

Hyderabad to Jagtial Bus Timings:

  • There is a bus from Hyderabad to Jagtial every 30 minutes.

Where to stay:

  • Jagtial offers a host of hotels (both budget and 3 star hotels) and guest houses for tourists.
  • The room rates vary for each hotel.
  • Other options include staying at Karimnagar which has many good hotels and taking a trip to Jagtial.
  • Food Facilities: One can easily many food options in Jagtial.
  • Telangana cuisie and North India Cuisuine are available at most of the hotels and restuarents in Jagtial.

For more information contact Karimnagar District Tourism Office:  +91 9440 816070

Khammam Tourist Places

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Khammam Tourist Places, The name Khammam has been derived from the name of a local hill by the name Stambhadri that is home to an ancient temple of Narasimha Swamy and also believed to have been in existence since Treta Yuga.

The name of the town, Stambhadri, later reportedly became Kambhadri, Kambham mettu, and finally, Khammam, which is now the district headquarters. The town is located close to the river Munneru a tributary of the Krishna River. Khammam district is of immense historical importance in Telangana.

In 1959 Bhadrachalam Revenue Division of East Godavari region was merged into Khammam due to geographical contiguity and administrative viability. There is an annual festival held in Khammam in remembrance of the old name called “Stambhadri”.

Khammam Fort represents a union of both Hindu and Muslim architectural influences. Iy also recently celebrated 1000 years of its construction. Khammam district is rich in coal deposits and forest reserves. There are many places of interests in Khammam such as Nelakondapalli, Bhadrachalam, Kusumanchi etc.

Khammam Tourist Places

Bhadrachalam

Bhadrachalam is a key town of pilgrimage importance located in the Khammam District of Telangana. The temple town of Bhadrachalam is situated on the banks of Godavari River. According to Mythology, the present town was once part of the Dandakaranya forest,that Lord Sri Rama, Sita and Lakshmana had visited during their exile also called vanavasam according to local parlance.

The town shares its historical significance with Ramayana Era. The name Bhadrachalam is derived from the word Bhadragiri (The Mountain Abode of Bhadra, the child of Meru and Menaka). The famous temple at Bhadrachalam is home to the Archa Murthys of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana and their idols are believed to be swayambhu i.e. self-manifested ones.

Lakaram lake

Lakaram lake is one of the Khammam town’s lakes. Located nearly 4 km from the Bus Stand, it is one of the major tourist places in the town. Before 15 years, it was just a lake with waste trees but today it has a park adjoining it named Lakaram Lake View and Boating making a beautiful park nearby and there were special boats arranged for boating there.

Jamalapuram

Jamalapuram is a small village situated close to Yerrupalem town of Khammam district, Telangana, India. The village has an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Here Lord Venkateswara is manifested in the form of swayambhu. The temple also boasts of Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Sivalayam, Ganesh Temple, Anjaneya Swamy temple, Sri Alivelu Amma vari Temple and Ayyappa Swamy Temple. The temple’s location amidst pleasant weather surrounded by lush green hills is an added attraction.

Kinnerasani Dam

Kinnerasani River is an important tributary of the river Godavari. The scenic beauty created by the landscape along the Kinnerasani River is a panoramic one abutted by lush green landscape. The Kinnerasani project or the Dam is a storage reservoir constructed on the Kinnerasani River in the Godavari Basin at Yanamboil village of Palvoncha mandal. The Kinnerasani sanctuary is a haven of exotic wildlife and tourists enjoy their visit here by spotting several animals in their natural habitat.

Kusumanchi

Kusumanchi is a sub division located in Khammam district, Telangana, India. Kusumanchi town is located on the way from Khammam and Suryapet. Kusumanchi is home to Sri Ganapeshwaralayam and Mukkanteswaralayam, the two Siva temples built by the Kakatiya rulers during 12th and 13th centuries. The temples stand as testimony to the architectural skills of the Kakatiya kings.

Nelakondapalli

Nelakondapalli is a town and a mandal headquarters in Khammam district, Telangana, India, located at a distance of 21 km from Khammam town. Nelakondapalli is a historic site, which includes a mud fortification wall that covers 100 acres. Excavations by archaeologists have unearthed the foundations of viharas, cisterns, wells, a Mahastupa, terracotta idols, a bronze idol of Lord Buddha and a miniature stupa carved in limestone, and other historic materials from third and fourth centuries.

Kinnerasani Wildlife

The Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in the proximity of Kinnerasani dam is popularly for its Deer Park and is home for varieties of wild animals, birds and reptiles. It is a part of the Dandakaranya Forests.

Karimnagar Tourist Places

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Karimnagar Tourist Places, Karimnagar is a city and Municipal Corporation of Telangana state. Karimnagar district is located towards the north-western part of Andhra Pradesh.

The district headquarter of Karimnagar is Karimnagar town. Karimnagar forms the part of the Telangana region. The district has derived its name from late Nizam, Syed Karimullah Shah

Karimnagar is located 165 kilometers from the state capital of Hyderabad. The city derives its name from Syed Karimuddin, believed to be one of its founders. It served as an important center for Satavahana dynasty.

Karimnagar Tourist Places

Major places:Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Manthani, Jagityala, Siricilla, Huzurabad

Tourist places:Jagityala fort, Dhulikatta, Elagandal fort, Shivaram sanctuary.

Pilgrimage centers: Sri Rajarajeswara Temple, Vemulavada, Sri Kaleshwara Mukteswara swamy temple, Kaleshwaram, Lakshminarasimhaswamy temple, Dharmapuri

Vemulawada

Vemulawada is a temple town located 35 km from Karimnagar, in famous for its Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple complex for devotees of Lord Shiva. Dharmapuri is shrine dedicated to Lord Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Here the idols of Dakshinamurthy, Vinayaka and Saptha Mathrukas are carved on a single slab and is also home to the temple of Mahishasuramardhani, a sixty-pillar temple.

Dharmapuri

Dharmapuri attained religious importance for the shrine dedicated to Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Particular sites include Siva with Dakshinamurthy, Vinayaka and Sapitha Mathrukas carved on a single slab of stone; and Mahishasuramardhani, the sixty pillared temple, Mahalakshmi temple, Akkapalle Rajanna, and over five hundred year old sri Sita Rama Swami temple.

Kondagattu

Kondagattu is a temple about 35 km from the district headquarters, dedicated to Lord Anjaneya Swamy. According to folklore, the temple was constructed by a cowherd in the 18th century. The present day temple was built in the 19th century by Krishna Rao Deshmukh. It is believed that if a woman offers puja for 40 days at this temple then she will be blessed with a child. It is about 30 km from Vemulavada. There is a Ghatroad from hilltop to base station.

Kaleshwaram

Kaleshwaram is the site of the famous Shiva temple, Kaleswara Muktheswara Swamy and is considered unique due to the presence of two Shiva Lingas on a single pedestal, one for Lord Shiva and the other for Lord Yama.

This place is known as Dakshina Triveni Sangamam, which is the merging point for river Godavari and its tributary, the River Pranahita. A breathtaking sanctuary in Karimnagar is the Sivaram Wildlife Sanctuary. It is home for crocodiles and many species of flora and fauna.

Odela Jatara

Odela is a one of the most developing mandals in Karimnagar district of the state Telangana, India. Odela is situated 40 km from Karimnagar and 15kms away from Jammikuntacity.The neighbouring mandals are Peddapalle, Jammikunta and Sulthanabad. it is situated on the banks of Manair river. Odela is famous for its Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple.

Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple is just about 2 km from the village. Every year there is a JATHARA (festival) celebrated at this temple, which is attended by people not only from Karimnagar district, but adjoining districts like Warangal, Adilabad and also from the capital city Hyderabad. This JATHARA will be celebrated grandly for about four months starting from Shiva Rathri and ends with PEDDA PATNAM.

S.No Tourist Spot Theme Place
1 Sri Rajarajeswara Swamy temple Piligrim centre Vemulawada
2 Sri Anjaneya Swamy temple Piligrim Centre Kondagattu
3 Laxmi Narsimha swamy Temple Piligrim centre Dharmapuri
3 Laxmi Narsimha swamy Temple Piligrim centre Dharmapuri
4 Sri Kaleshwara Mukteswara swamy temple Piligrim centre Kaleshwaram
5 Manthani temples Monuments Manthani
6 Molanguru fort Piligrim centre Molanguru
7 Raikal Piligrim centre Raikal
8 Nagunur temples Monuments Nagunur
9 Jagityala fort Monument Jagityala
10 Dhulikatta Buddhist centre Dhulikatta
11 Silver Filigree Hand crafts Karimnagar
12 Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary Wild life Manthani
13 Ramagiri Khila Monument Peddapalli
14 Ujwala and Deer parks Parks Karimnagar
15 Lower Manair Dam Water body Karimnagar
16 Northern thermal power company(NTPC) Industry Ramagundam
17 Singareni collieries company – –

Warangal Tourist Places

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The Warangal Tourist Places Warangal, also called Ekasila Nagaram or Orugallu in earlier times is the headquarters of Warangal district in Telangana.

Warangal is at a distance of 145 km to the northeast of Hyderabad.

Warangal Tourist Places

Warangala History: Warangal was the capital of a Shaivaite kingdom that was ruled by the Kakatiya dynasty from 12th to the 14th centuries. Its old name was Orugallu where Oru means one and Kallu means stone. The entire city was reportedly carved in a single rock, hence the name Orukallu that means one rock.

Warangal is well connected by rail from Hyderabad, New Delhi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Chennai. The city represents a cluster of three towns such as Warangal, Kazipet and Hanamkonda. The city is famous for many attractions.

Thousand Pillar Temple

Among the most famous monuments of Telangana, the Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda, was built by the Kakatiya King Rudra Deva in 1163 AD in Chalukyan style of temple architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Surya boasts of perforated stone screens, meticulously designed pillars, richly carved icons, and rock cut elephants representing the brilliance of Kakatiya architecture.

Bhadrakali Temple

Located near the Thousand Pillar Temple, here is the famous temple of Bhadrakali, well known for its image of Goddess Kali in a sitting posture.

Warangal Fort

Built during the reign of Kakatiyas in the 13th Century, this impregnable fort is a combination of geometrical intricacies and beautiful arches. The fort consists of 45 towers and pillars, which are spread over a radius of 19 km. The iconic ‘Ekasshila’, which is a beautifully carved gateway in the fort now finds place in the official symbol of Telangana state.

Khush Mahal

The symbol of a glorious past is the Khush Mahal, was a masterpiece built by Shitabh Khan and is located near the Warangal Fort.

Ramappa Temple

The Ramalingeswara temple, which is popularly called the Ramappa temple, is situated in Palampet village, 70 km from Warangal city. It boasts of intricate sculptures and richly carved pillars along with chiselled walls and ceiling.

Ramappa Lake

The Kakatiya rulers are known for their traditions of constructing a tank adjacent to any temple. The Ramappa Lake was also excavated near the temple, which beholds a great scenic beauty, with the serene surroundings, rendering a mystical air to this temple.

Pakhal Lake

A trip to Warangal is considered incomplete without a nice sojourn at the pleasant Pakhal Lake, which is located 50 km from Warangal city. It is a large manmade lake abutting forested hills. It was excavated during Ganapati Deva’s reign.

Kolanupaka

Located close to Warangal-Hyderabad highway, Kolanupaka represents a fusion of history and religion. It was believed to be the 11th century capital of the Kalyani Chulukyas and the birthplace of a great Veera Shaiva called Saint Renukacharya,. It is a famous pilgrim centre for Jains.

Ethrunagaram

Located 80 km from Warangal city, the Eturunagaram Sanctuary, on banks of River Godavari, is a dense forest, which is home to Spotted Deer, Neelgai, Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, Panther and Tiger. The best season to visit Eturunagaram Sanctuary is between October and May.

Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple

Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple is one of the famous temples in Telangana region. The Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple is an ancient temple with five hundred years of great history and is dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy. The temple is located in a cave and situated in Kommeraveli village of Cherial Mandal.

Sammakka Saralamma Temple

The Sammakka Saralamma temple in Warangal was built during the 12th century. This temple has no mythological background relating to the construction of the temple; instead, it is believed to bebuilt in the memory of two tribal women. The main deity(s) of the Sammakka Saralamma temple are two brave women who stood up for their community and its betterment. They became Martyrs in the battle.
The recent attractions include Musical Garden, Rock Garden, Regional Science Centre, Van Vigyan Kendra and Laknavaram Lake.

Hyderabad Tourist Places

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Hyderabad Tourist Places: Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana state. Hyderabad city is a hub for Information Technology industry and film industry and many public sector entities.

Hyderabad is famouse for Perla’s, Hyderabad offers a variety of tourist attractions such as age-old Heritage monuments, Gardens and Resorts, Lakes, Parks, Museums, delectable cuisine and an exciting shopping experience.

For a tourist, Hyderabad is one place that offers fascinating panorama of the past, and is a blend of rich cultural and historical traditions spanning a history of 400 years.

The city of lights, Hyderabad is known for offering many tourist attractions. The city has an average temperature of 22-34 degree Celsius and the best time to visit is from September to March.

Hyderabad Tourist Places

Charminar

Charminar is considered the signature of Hyderabad like how Taj Mahal is for Agra or the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of the city of Hyderabad, laid foundations for Charminar in 1591. It has 45 prayer spaces and a mosque, which is a symbol of the architectural splendor.

Mecca Masjid

Located adjacent to the south west of the Charminar is the famous Mecca Masjid that was completed by Aurangzeb in 1694.

Laad Baazar

A colourful shopping centre of the old city, Laad Baazar is tucked away near the lanes of Charminar. One can find bridal wear, pearls and the traditional Hyderabadi stone studded bangles here.

Golconda Fort

Golconda is among the famous forts of India. It was originally a mud fort, passed to Bahmani dynasty and later to the Qutb Shahis, who ruled from here from 1518 to 1687 A.D. The fort is well known for its acoustics, palaces, ingenious water supply system etc. The glorious past of Golconda Fort is presented effectively with Sound and Light effects, which transports one right back into the times of glory and grandeur.

Qutb Shahi Tombs

These tombs of the legendary Qutb Shahi kings are one-kilometer away from Golconda Fort. Considered one of the oldest historical monuments in Hyderabad, they were built in Pathan, Persian, and Hindu architectural forms.

Taramati Baradari

Taramati Baradari is a monument located on the Osman Sagar Road, near Golconda, over a sprawling 7-acre area surrounded by lush green environs with famed Golconda Fort in the backdrop.

Birla Mandir

A white marble temple of Lord Venkateshwara floats dotting the city skyline, on Kala Pahad, and the idol here is a replica of the one at Tirumala.

Birla Planetarium

Birla Planetarium is among India’s most well created planetarium and the first-of-its kind in the country built with advanced technology from Japan. It is built on Naubat Pahad.

Salar Jung Museum

This museum is home to one of the biggest one-man collections of antiques of the world by Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, Salar Jung III. Some of the objects include Persian carpets, Chinese porcelain, Japanese lacquer ware, Veiled Rebecca statue and historic items belonging to various dynasties across the world.

State Archaeological Museum

A visit to the State Archaeological Museum is definitely a delight for art lovers. Situated in Public Gardens, the museum is home to one of the richest antiques and art works in India.

Public Gardens
Hyderabad is known for many beautiful gardens, and one among them is Public Gardens, a home for State Legislature, Jubilee Hall, State Archaeological Museum, Jawahar Bal Bhavan and Lalita Kala Thoranam, an open-air theatre.

Nehru Zoological Park

Stretching across 300 lush green acres, the Nehru Zoological Park is a haven for nature lovers. With more than 250 species of animals and birds that are nurtured in closest natural habitats as possible, it is also the first zoo to have moated enclosures for animals.

Mir Alam Tank

Mir Alam Tank, adjacent to Nehru Zoological Park has good boating facilities and is a water body excavated during Nizam rule.

Shilparamam (Arts & Crafts Village)

Another attraction in Madhapur region besides Hi-tech city is the 30-acre is the Arts & Crafts village, which is a treasure trove various arts and crafts where the talent of artisans and artists is recognized.

Hitec City

A hub of information technology, it reflects the growth story of Hyderabad and is the main nucleus of Cyberabad, the most sought after IT destination and landmark building.

Hussainsagar Lake

Created in 1562 A.D. by Hussain Shah Wali, boating and water sports are an impressive feature of the Hussainsagar Lake. It houses one of the world’s tallest monolithic statues of Gautama Buddha on the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’, in the centre of the lake. It is surrounded by other places of interest such as NTR Gardens, Necklace Road, Lumbini Park, Tank Bund, Sanjeevaiah Park etc.,

The Nizam’s Silver Jubilee Museum

The Purani Haveli, built by the second Nizam, is now a museum with an impressive and fascinating collection. The museum displays the gifts and mementos given to the last Nizam during the silver jubilee celebrations in 1937.

Chowmohalla Palace

Built by the Nizam’s between 1857-1869, it is one of the key heritage buildings built in Mughal and European styles.

Durgam Cheruvu

The Secret Lake situated near Shilparamam Crafts Village and Hitech City offers excellent boating facilities.

Chilkur Balaji Temple

Balaji Temple at Chilkur in Ranga Reddy district is located 33 kms from Mehdipatnam in sylvan surroundings. The temple attracts hundreds of pilgrims each day and is a divine abode.

KBR National Park

Among the largest parks within the city limits, KBR National Park is a tropical deciduous forest with a rich concentration of the endemic flora of Hyderabad region in the heart of the city.

Mrugavani National Park Chilkur

Situated close to Chilkur, 25 km. from Hyderabad city, the park houses endemic flora of Hyderabad including mammals such as wild boar, jungle cat etc. and birds.

Osmansagar Lake

Osmansagar, also called Gandipet, located on the outskirts of Hyderabad is considered as an excellent picnic spot. It is a reservoir created across the Isa, a tributary of River Musi.

Shamirpet Lake

Shamirpet Lake Located 24 km from Secunderabad, Shamirpet is home to a beautiful lake and a deer park, which makes it a great picnic spot.

Telangana Tourism Goa tour package

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The Telangana Tourism Goa tour package  starts from January 12 and the tariff for the five day tour is Rs.7,000 for an adult and Rs. 5,600 for a child.

It includes AC BUS Transportation and accommodation on twin-sharing basis with tour escort services.

The bus will depart on Monday at 2 p.m. and will come back on the 5 day.

Telangana Tourism Goa  tour package

Day 1st MONDAY:
2.00 pm : Departure from Central Reservation Office, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad.

Overnight journey

Day 2nd TUESDAY :
6.00 AM :: Arrival at Goa and check-in at Hotel Priti International.
From 10.00 a.m. North Goa sight seeing –
Places covered are : Mapusa City, Lord Bodgeshwar Temple, Fort Aguada, Baga Beach, Calangute Beach, Vagator Beach, etc., Night stay at Goa.

Day 3rd WEDNESDAY :
South Goa sight seeing –
Dona Paula Beach, Miramar(Gasper Dias beach) Old Goa Churches, Mangueshi Temples, Colva Beach, Mardol beach etc.
Evening : Pan Jim : Boat Cruises one hour boat cruise is Rs.150/- or Rs.200/- charges has to be borne by party – per person( evening time).

Night Stay at Goa
Day 4th THURSDAY :
11.00 a.m. check-out from Hotel Priti International, Goa – Night journey.

Day 5th FRIDAY :
6.00 am. – arrival at Hyderabad.

Telangana Tourism Goa  tour package Tariff Details

The tariff of the package tour per head is Rs.7000/- for Adult and Child is Rs.5600/-, which includes A/c transportation, a/c accommodation(on twin sharing basis) with tour escort services. Necessary entry tickets shall be borne by the customer only.

For the Tourists who intends to avail accommodation on single occupancy the tariff is Rs.8,200/-.

For details, log on to www.telanganatourism.gov.in or call 1800-425-46464.

Rachakonda Fort

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Rachakonda fort in Telangana state in India. Its history dates back to the 14th century AD, when it was constructed by Recherla Singama Nayak, the founder of a new clan of kings (previously serving the Kakatiya dynasty rulers as military commanders since the 12th century AD) and governing the territory of Rachakonda.

Rachakonda Fort

Rachakonda was unique that in spite of its small size and frequent tensions, Telugu literature received major patronage and flourished. Most famous was Sarvajna Singha Bhoopala III of the Recherla clan, the last king of Rachakonda, who patronized both Bammera Pothana and Srinatha – legendary Telugu poets. By Shitab Khan’s time the Bahmanis had recently acquired this important buffer state on their eastern frontiers.

From 1480 to 1485 Shitab Khan was the governor of Rachakonda (near Narayanpur in present Nalgonda district, Telangana). He seems to have taken advantage of the internal turmoils of the Bahmanis and declared his independence in 1503, ruling from the Rachakonda, Warangal and Khammam forts from 1503 to 1512.

Rachakonda the fort, offers a good example of medieval Hindu fort architecture. The construction is of cyclopedia masonry, and the whole fort is devoid of the use of mortar.

The gateways to the fort offer good examples that highlight the use of monolith pillars, beams and lintels and is most interesting to the history connoisseur. The fort walls are quite typical with stone cuts and diversified and laid on the side facing the outside with mudslopes on the interior.

Rachakonda forms an ideal case to understand medieval Hindu town planning and architecture. The fort even adheres to Viswakarma’s Vasthu Sastra on Hindu fort architecture. One can observe that the fort was structured as upper and lower tiers with the city lying on the south eastern side of the fort, partly sprawling outside the boundary wall.

rachakondaShiva Temples

Like the Kakatiyas, the Recherla Padmanayakas also patronised Saivam. Most of the temples constructed here were of Siva.
The Bhoothan temple, the Siva temple and the Veerabhadra Swamy temple were among the very few to name. There was also one massive kacheri where the locals believe the kings organised dance and other cultural programmes.

Very close to these constructions, recently a farmer unearthed an eight-foot-high Sivalingam, which was installed in nearby place. The Sivalingam has been drawing a large number of devotees every day. If you proceed further, you would enter into Tippaigudem village of Manchal mandal in Rangareddy district. The tiny Rachakonda village, located on the foothills of the fort, falls under Nalgonda district only.

A massive entrance with close to 15-feet boundary wall welcomes us in to the fort. On the left side of the fort, there are two historical Sri Rama temples where the locals celebrates Sri Ramanavami in a grand way. The fort also has two naturally carved water tanks and many other interesting structures.

Telangana cinema city at Rachakonda

The Telangana state government has started scouting for suitable land to set up the mega Cinema City that will be spread over 2,000 acre near the city.

Official sources said Rachakonda hillocks area, located on the Nalgonda-Ranga Reddy border, is being considered. Industry department officials say the area is suitable to set up the Cinema City as the Shamshabad airport is just 25 km away and the site lies along the NH-65 and ORR, providing world-class connectivity.

The site proposed by the Telangana state government for a new Cinema City is very near Ramoji Film City, which is less than 10 km, and the TS government’s Cinema City is expected to give tough competition to the Film City.

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rachakonda_foHow to Reach Rachakonda

To reach Rachakonda fort from Hyderabad  go on Nagarjunasagar highway up to ibrahimpatnam (20 km), there take turn to manchala village(7 km), then take a road to tippaiguda(4 km), from there the fort is 2 km only.

The distance is just 35 km from LB Nagar. On their way back, the visitors are advised to reach Choutuppal via Kadilabai Tanda-Allapur where one can see Sivalingam, 20 historical temples, Sarala Maisamma.

It is very nearer to Hyderabad and must visit place for history lovers.