Tourism of Telangana

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Tourism of Telangana

Major Cities and Tourist Places of Telangana

  • Telangana, the 29th and youngest state of India, formally recognized on June 2, 2014 is a treasure trove of tourist destinations.
  • One of the largest states in South India, Telangana is known for its hospitality and multicultural and pluralistic society.
  • Hyderabad, the capital city of this state is the fifth largest city in India and home to some of India’s best educational institutions, public sector and defence companies and a thriving global services sector and film industry.
  • The region achieved statehood after a prolonged struggle and is known for its unique culture, dialect, cuisines and other aspects.
  • Constituting a major part of Deccan plateau, Telangana has a pleasing climate, with abundant natural and water resources.
  • The state is the gateway to Krishna and Godavari Rivers in South India and is considered the seed capital of India.
  • The other districts of Telangana namely Adilabad, Nizamabad, Warangal, Khammam, Karimnagar, Nalgonda, Medak, Rangareddy and Mahabubnagar represent the rural diversity and exquisite richness of Telangana.
  • One of the wealthy economies in India, Telangana is here to take its rightful place in the country, as a highly developed state and society with a proud history and grand heritage.

Getting Around the City

  • Telangana’s capital city Hyderabad is well-connected to other district headquarters and tourist destinations through key national and state highways.
  • The extensive road network of Telangana offers a hassle free experience for tourists.
  • Telangana is a popular destination for tourists not just from around the country, but also from around the world.
  • In order to serve the needs of the tourists better, the tourism department operates an efficient network of tourist buses.
  • The services offered by Telangana Tourism are of highest standards, for the safety and convenience of travellers.
  • The Transport Vehicles of Telangana Tourism are reliable, safe and well-maintained.
  • The transport vehicles of Telangana Tourism offer a stress-free travel experience to all the visitors.
  • The Telangana State Tourism Department Corporation operates super luxurious Benz and Volvo buses for the convenience of the travelers.
  • The Tourism Department also provides travelers an option of customizing their tours to fit into their budget. Apart from the Benz and Volvo busses, there are also Innova Vehicles for the tourists to reach their destinations quickly and safely.
  • For package and luxury tourists, the tourism corporation offer high-end caravans that offer a sophisticated touch for an ideal holida

 

Top 10 Major Tourist Destinations and Tourism Districts of Tourism of Telangana

Hyderabad

  • Hyderabad, the capital and the largest city of the State of Telangana and also the capital of the State of Andhra Pradesh till the next capital are determined.
  • The place is rich with historic and urban structures.
  • The city is also a home to the ‘Telugu Film Industry ‘or ‘Tollywood’, which is the second largest producer of motion pictures in India.
  • Monuments like Charminar, marketplaces, cuisines, the town of Hyderabad is a must visit.

Famous Place in and around city:

  1. CharminarTourism of Telangana
  2. Golconda Fort
  3. Makkah Masjid
  4. Old City.
  5. Salarjung Museum
  6. Qutb Shahi Tombs
  7. Hussain Sagar Lake
  8. Birla Mandir
  9. Chowmahalla Palace
  10. Ramoji Film City
  11. Spanish Mosque
  12. Paigah Tombs
  13. Chilkoor Balaji Temple
  14. Nehru Zoological Park
  15. Shamirpet

 

Warangal

  • The district lies not very far from the Capital city of Hyderabad and is one of the largest cities in Telangana.
  • Warangal enshrines a huge number of ancient temples and monuments.
  • The Pakhal lake is a must visit.
  • The thousand pillar temple here is a historic marvel to behold and will ensure one to note it down in their bucket lists for this city.

 

Famous Place in and around city:

  1. Warangal Fort
  2. Thousand Pillar TempleTourism of Telangana
  3. Pakhal Lake
  4. Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary
  5. Kakatiya Rock Garden
  6. Kakatiya Musical Garden
  7. Bhadrakali Temple
  8. Ramappa Lake

 

Nizamabad

  • Located by the River Godavari, Nizamabad is also a major city in the State of Telangana.
  • The town is famous for its various temples and historical monuments.
  • The Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is located next to the Pocharam Lake in Nizamabad and contains a rich flora and fauna.
  • The Nizamabad fort is also a great place to visit.

 

Famous Place in and around city:

  1. Nizamabad Fort
  2. Alisagar Reservoir
  3. Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Archaelogical And Heritage Museum
  5. Pochampad Dam
  6. Nizam Sagar Dam
  7. Mallaram Forest
  8. Kanteshwar

 

Karimnagar

  • Karimnagar is located by a tributary of the Godavari River and is located at an approximate distance of 165 kilometers.
  • The city is famous for its various historical forts owing to it being under the Nizam’s reign.
  • The Elgandal fort is a great place to visit due to its great location.
  • The town is also famous for its various pilgrimage spots with some really amazing temples.
  • The city is the 4th most populated city in the State of Telangana.

 

Famous Place in and around city:

  1. Elgandal Fort
  2. Manthani Temples
  3. Jagtial Fort
  4. Ramagiri Fort
  5. Ujwala Park
  6. Rajiv Deer Park
  7. Vemulawada
  8. Kaleshwaram

 

Khammam

  • The city’s name ‘Khammam’ owes to the local derivation of the name of hill located in this area.
  • The Godavari River covers an area of 250 kilometers in this area from the Warangal district.
  • This is also rich in coal minerals and called the ‘Coal Town of South India’.
  • The town is famous for its lakes, forts, temples and hot springs.
  • The Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to visit which houses animals like tigers, pythons, jackals etc.

 

Famous Place in and around city:

  1. Khammam Fort
  2. Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
  3. Kallur
  4. Lakaram Lake
  5. Nelakondapalli
  6. Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple
  7. Perantalapalli
  8. Gundala

 

Adilabad

  • Adilabad is the second largest city in Telangana and is known for its handicrafts.
  • The area is distinguished from the Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts by the River Godavari.
  • The Kawal wildlife sanctuary is a home to wildlife species like the tiger, panther, crocodiles etc.
  • The town is also known for its various waterfalls and parks.
  • A great place to visit would be the Basar Saraswati Temple which is situated at the banks of the Godavari River.

 

Famous Place in and around city:

  1. Kuntala Waterfalls
  2. Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary
  3. Pochera Waterfalls
  4. Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary
  5. Mahatma Gandhi Park
  6. Sivaram Wildlife Sanctuary
  7. Kala Ashram
  8. Basar Saraswathi Temple

 

Mahbubnagar

  • It is located at a distance of around 100 kilometers from the capital Hyderabad.
  • Mahbubnagar was the core of the Satavahanas and the Chalukya Dynasties reign and was also a part of the Princely state of Hyderabad.
  • The town is famous for various palaces and ancient temples.
  • A major tourist attraction is the ‘Peerlamarri’ which is a 800 years old banyan tree and its underlings are spread across 3 acres of land.

Famous Place in and around city:

  1. Farahabad
  2. Pillalamarri
  3. Alampur
  4. Gadwal
  5. Mallelatheertham

 

Medak

  • Medak is famous for its rock paintings that date back to the Neolithic era.
  • The Narsapur Forest is a great place to visit especially for the wildlife enthusiasts. The Devnoor Village is a beautiful village which is located by the Manjira River and is a great place to visit.
  • The Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary is also a great place to visit and is a home to a variety of migratory birds and crocodiles.
  • The Medak cathedral is a monolithic church of the Methodist Christian sect and the second largest Diocese in the world.
  • The gothic styled architecture is a marvel to behold.

Famous Place in and around city:

  1. Medak Fort
  2. Medak Cathedral
  3. Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Edithanur Cave
  5. Archaeological Museum

 

Nalgonda

  • The city of Nalgonda is located between two hills and is known for its various hill forts.
  • The rivers Krishna, Musi River, Aleru, Peddavagu, Dindi and Paleru flow through the city and enrich it with various natural resources.
  • The World’s largest masonry dam, Nagarjuna Sagar is located in this city and is a major source of irrigation in the region.
  • The town is also famous for its old temples and monuments.

Famous Place in and around city:

  1. Deverakonda Fort
  2. Bhongir Fort
  3. Rachakonda Fort
  4. Mellachervu
  5. Pillalamari
  6. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
  7. Ethipothala Waterfalls
  8. Kolanupaka

 

Rangareddy

  • Rangareddy was formed in 1978 when it split from the Hyderabad district.
  • The town is basically a rural district and is famous for its temples.
  • Ananta Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a major tourist attraction here.
  • The Osman Sagar Lake is also a great place to visit.
  • The town however has fewer attractions than the rest of the cities in Telangana and due it being close to Hyderabad can be covered in a day.

Famous Place in and around city:

  1. Ananthagiri Hills
  2. Maheshwaram
  3. Osman Sagar Lake
  4. Keesaragutta Temple
  5. Shamirpet Lake View

 

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