Telangana Mountains and Hills

Mountains and Hill Ranges of Telangana

Telangana has a diverse landscape with 527 named mountains and hills. The highest and most prominent peak in the state is Doli Gutta.

Rising to a height of 965 meters (3166 feet), Doli Gutta stands as the tallest peak within Telangana’s current geographical boundaries. Earlier, Pedda Konda (1360 m) in the erstwhile Khammam district was the highest, but after the reorganization of states on 11 July 2014, seven mandals — Kukunoor, Velairpadu, Bhurgampadu, Chintoor, Kunavaram, Vararamachandrapuram, and Bhadrachalam — were transferred to Andhra Pradesh to facilitate the Polavaram Irrigation Project.

Highest Peaks in Telangana

• Doli Gutta – 965 m (prom: 765 m), Venkatapuram Mandal, Mulugu District
• Bedam Gutta – 856 m (prom: 149 m), Venkatapuram Mandal, Mulugu District
• Pātāl Toka – 826 m (prom: 367 m), Amrabad Mandal, Nagar Kurnool District
• Pedda Kurva – 809 m (prom: 1 m), Amrabad Mandal, Nagar Kurnool District
• Kodijutta Gutta – 801 m (prom: 154 m), Venkatapuram Mandal, Mulugu District
• Pothathoka Kurva – 799 m (prom: 6 m), Amrabad Mandal, Nagar Kurnool District
• Mallatirtamma Gutta – 768 m, Amrabad Mandal, Nagar Kurnool District
• Posūn Gutta – 761 m, Amrabad Mandal, Nagar Kurnool District
• Yerra Dari – 757 m, Amrabad Mandal, Nagar Kurnool District
• Vāni Konda – 751 m, Achampet Mandal, Nagar Kurnool District

Western Ghats or Satmala Range in Telangana

The Western Ghats (also called Sahyadri or Satmala Range) extend into northern Telangana, especially across the Adilabad region. These ranges are known for dense forests, scenic valleys, and waterfalls.

1. Satmala Hills – Between Adilabad and Komaram Bheem Asifabad Districts
2. Nirmal Hills (Mahaboob Ghats) – Adilabad District
3. Sirpur Hill – Komaram Bheem Asifabad District
4. Sirnapally Hill – Nizamabad and Kamareddy Districts
5. Rakhi Hills – Rajanna Sircilla District
6. Jagityala Hills – Jagtial District
7. Pandava Hills – Jayashankar Bhupalpally District
8. Kandikal/Kangal Hills – Mahabubabad and Kothagudem Districts

A scenic 10 km road through Adilabad district crosses Poccheru Falls and Kuntala Falls, making it a popular natural trail.

Eastern Ghats in Telangana

The Eastern Ghats stretch across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana before reaching Tamil Nadu. In Telangana, they appear in the eastern and southeastern districts like Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, and Khammam, forming part of the Balaghat Range.

1. Papikondalu, Raju Hillocks, Yellandula Guttalu – Kothagudem
2. Veran Hillocks – Mahabubabad
3. Kanigiri Kondalu – Khammam
4. Rayagiri Kondalu – Yadadri Bhongir
5. Rachakondalu and Nandi Kondalu – Nalgonda
6. Ananthagiri Hillocks – Vikarabad
7. Shabad Hills and Koel Hillocks – Mahabubnagar
8. Nallamala/Amrabad Hills – Nagar Kurnool

Kandikal Hill Ranges

The Kandikal Hills are among Telangana’s largest ranges, stretching across the old Warangal and Khammam districts. They include major forested zones such as Pakhala Wildlife Sanctuary, Eturunagaram Sanctuary, Mahabubabad and Bayyaram Forests, Kinnerasani Sanctuary, and Kallur Forests.

Doli Gutta, the highest peak in Telangana, located in the forests of Mulugu district.

FAQs on Telangana Mountains and Hills

Which is the highest peak in Telangana?

The highest peak in Telangana is Doli Gutta at 965 meters in Mulugu district.

Where are the Eastern Ghats found in Telangana?

The Eastern Ghats extend through the districts of Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Khammam, and Nalgonda.

What are the main hill ranges in Telangana?

Major hill ranges include the Satmala Range, Balaghat Range, Nallamala Hills, and Kandikal Hill Range.