Khajaguda Hills
Fakhruddin Gutta – 2.5 Billion-Year-Old Geological Marvel & Hyderabad's Weekend Escape
📍 Khajaguda Hills (also known as Khojaguda or Fakhruddin Gutta) is located in Khajaguda village, Serlingampally Mandal, Rangareddy district, Telangana . It is part of the old city of Hyderabad and has emerged as one of the most popular weekend spots near the city, known for its magnificent viewpoints, naturally formed rocks, boulders, peacocks, and thrilling adventure activities.
⛰️ 2.5 billion years old 🧗 Bouldering & Rappelling 🏞️ Views of Golconda & Durgam Cheruvu 🕊️ Tomb of Hazrat Baba Fakhruddin Aulia (1353 CE) 🌿 Rare Parijata flowers 🛕 800-year-old temple A Prehist…
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Aggalayya: Ayurveda & Jaina Legacy
The 11th Century Surgical Wizard of Telangana Royal Physician (Ayurveda) · Mahasamantha · Vaidyaratnakara Pranacharya · Vaidyasikhamani · 1034–1074 CE Name Aggalayya (Aggalarasa) — flourished 1034 AD – 1074 AD Spouse Vallikambe (praised for philanthropic qualities) Born / Died c. 1000 AD – c. 1080 AD Profession Royal Physician (Ayurveda), Mahasamanta (feudal lord), Gavunda (village headman) Titles Vaidyaratnakara, Pranacharya, Naravaidya, Vaidyasikhamani, Mahasamanta Religion Jainism (devout Jaina, follower of Yapaniya sangha, Maduvagana) Inscriptions Yadadri Bhuvanagiri (Saidapur / Saidapuram), Sangareddy (Sirur, Singuru, Narayankhed Mandal) — 1034 AD to 1074 AD The Saidapur Jaina Inscription (1034 CE) Dis…
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Mesolithic paintings of Mancherial
Mesolithic cave paintings found in Thaatimattayya hills of Buggagattu forest in Mancherial district of Telangana State.
Historian Dr Dyavanapalli Satyanarayana has claimed that he explored the site in the Buggagattu forest area with the help of the local Naikpod tribes.
He said cave paintings at Thaatimattayya are dated to be 13,000 years B.P. According to Satyanarayana, he came across the ten types of paintings drawn in five colours.
Dr Satyanarayana said ‘even today families of Naikpod worship the ‘Thaatimatayyah’ or Thaadu which means palm tree. One of the most striking features of the cave paintings is the drawings of perfect circles.
It seems that the prehistoric artist had used geom…
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Mylaram Caves (Nallaguttalu)
Mylaram Caves (Nallaguttalu) are situated in Mylaram village, Ghanpur Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, Telangana. Recently discovered, they lie about 200 km from Hyderabad and 50 km from Warangal . In an important breakthrough, archaeologists have stumbled upon a treasure trove of ancient stalagmites and stalactites formations at Mylaram caves, located 50 km from Warangal. Lying in the north-south direction, the Mylaram guttalu are a fresh addition to the rich geological legacy of Telangana.
10+ Caves Discovered 200 km from Hyderabad 50 km from Warangal Ideal for Trekking & Adventure Mylaram Caves – stalactite and stalagmite formations inside the caves. A subterranean wonder waiting …
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