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Ideal Trip Duration: Full Day
Base Station: Nalgonda
Nearest City: Hyderabad (105 Kms)
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Peak Season: October to March
State: Andhra Pradesh | District: Nalgonda
Temperature: Summer: Maximum - 44°C & Minimum - 24°C
Winter: Maximum - 30°C & Minimum - 10°C

At a distance of 105 km from Hyderabad, 187 km from Vijayawada and 143 km from Warangal, Nalgonda is a town and headquarters of Nalgonda district.

Nalgonda has ample of history and it has been a settlement from pre-historic era. It was also an important two during the rule of Mauryas, Satavahanas and Ikshvakus. It was also important place during Chalukyas, Kakatiryas rule and finally merged into Golconda state.

Nalgonda played is an important role in the Telangana armed struggle against Nizam of Hyderabad and it was a stronghold of communists till recent times. Nalgonda district is one of the agriculturally advanced districts in Telangana state. Nagarjunasagar Dam was built on Krishna River in Nalgonda district. Also, it is a major producer of cement due to the abundance of lime stone deposits.

Nalgonda district has several tourist attractions like Panagal (Chaya Someswara Temple), Nagarjunasagar, Kolanupaka (Kulpak), Bhongir Fort, Devarakonda Fort, Rachakonda Fort, etc. Most of the places can be covered in 1-2 days and hence Nalgonda is an ideal weekend getaway from Hyderabad.

Nalgonda is well connected by Road and Train from Hyderabad. It is hardly 2 hours drive from Hyderabad and the roads are excellent. Nalgonda also has excellent public transportation facility. There are frequent trains to Nalgonda from Hyderabad.

OTHER INFO
Internet Availability: Good
STD Code: 08682
Languages Spoken: Telugu, Hindi, English
Major Festivals: Details Not Available
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HOW TO REACH NALGONDA
By Air
Nearest Airport: Hyderabad - Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (105 Kms)
By Train
Nearest Train Station: Nalgonda Railway Station (0 Kms)
By Bus
Nearest Bus Station: Nalgonda Bus Station (1.5 Kms)
7 PLACES TO VISIT & THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND NALGONDA

Historical & Heritage | Pilgrimage

At a distance of 1.4 km from Panagal Bus Station, 4 km from Nalgonda Bus Station and 104 km from Hyderabad, Chaya Someswara Temple is a wonderful temple located at Panagal in Nalgonda district of Telangana. This is an interesting pilgrimage and historical site to visit from Nalgonda & Hyderabad.

Sri temple was built during 11th - 12th centuries by Cholas. The temple got the name as it is believed that the formation of relentless shadow (Chaya in Telugu) of a pillar falls over the main deity of Shivalingam throughout the day. This amazing temple, engineered by the Kunduru, testifies the.....


Historical & Heritage

At a distance of 1.3 km from Devarakonda Bus Station, 60 km from Nalgonda and 111 km from Hyderabad, Devarakonda Fort is located in Devarakonda town in Nalgonda District of Telangana. This is one of the important historical sites to visit around Nalgonda & Hyderabad.

Devarakonda Fort acted as a prominent fortified defensive structure of the rulers of Recherla Velama dynasty that rules parts of Telangana after Kakatiyas. It was built in the 14th century by the Velama Kings. The territory of Devarakonda was developed by the Padma Nayaka Velama rulers. The fortress was controlled by the.....


Historical & Heritage

At a distance of 1.2 km from Rachakonda, 66 km from Nalgonda Bus Station and 61 km from Hyderabad, Rachakonda Fort is situated in Rachakonda Village in Nalgonda district of Telangana.

The Rachakonda Fort was constructed in 14th century by Recherla Singama Nayak from Padma Nayaka dynasty who ruled the region of Rachakonda. The Fort was the capital to the Rachakonda region. The region was first ruled by Kakatiyas, Padma Nayakas, Bahmani Sultans, Qutub Shahi and finally Nizams.

The Rachakonda fort is a good example of medieval Hindu fort architecture. It is a structure made of.....


Pilgrimage

At a distance of 1.2 km from Wadapally Bus Stand, 26 km from Miryalaguda, 68 km Nalgonda and 172 km from Hyderabad, Sri Meenakshi Agastheeshwara Swamy Temple is located at Wadapally in Nalgonda District of Telangana.

This is an ancient and sacred temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. Constructed by Kakatiya rulers in 12th century, Sri Meenakshi Agastheswara Swamy Temple is located at the confluence of the rivers Krishna and Musi, giving it great religious significance. This Temple is a unique temple of Lord Shiva which is renowned for the miracle of continuous water flow.....


Pilgrimage

At a distance of 0.8 km from Wadapally Bus Stand, 26 km from Miryalaguda Bus Station, 68 km Nalgonda and 172 km from Hyderabad, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple is located at Wadapally in Nalgonda District of Telangana.

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple is situated at the confluence of the River Krishna and Musi River at Wadapally. This temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This is an ancient temple built during Vijayanagar ruler Krishna Devaraya period. The deity is in a very angry posture.

According to the Puranas, Vyasa maharshi meditated.....


Adventure / Trekking | Historical & Heritage

At a distance of 1.3 km from Bhuvanagiri Railway Station, 54 km from Hyderabad, 74 kms from Nalgonda, and 11 km from Yadagirigutta, The Bhongir Fort is situated in Bhongir (also called as Bhuvanagiri) in Nalgonda district of Telangana. It is situated between Hyderabad and Warangal. This is a popular weekend getaway and important historical site around Hyderabad.

Bhongir Fort was built in 12th century by the Western Chalukya ruler Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and was thus named after him as Tribhuvanagiri. This name gradually became Bhuvanagiri and subsequently Bhongir. The.....


Pilgrimage

At a distance of less than 1 km from Mellacheruvu Railway Station, 91 km from Nalgonda, 52 km from Miryalaguda and 200 km from Hyderabad, Sri Shambhu Lingeswara Temple is located at Mellacheruvu in Nalgonda district of Telangana.

Sri Shambhu Lingeswara Temple is one of the most celebrated temples in Nalgonda district. The presiding deity the temple of is Lord Shiva in the divine form of Sambhu Lingeswara Swamy. Lord Shiva here is believed to be self incarnated. The temple is believed to be at least thousand years old making it one of the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in the.....

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