Turkam Cheruvu (also spelled Thurkam Cheruvu) and Venganna Cheruvu are two waterbodies in the Dimmadurthy Range of Mamada mandal in Nirmal District, Telangana . Turkam Cheruvu covers about 55 hectares and is described as a perennial waterbody, while Venganna Cheruvu covers about 25 hectares and is noted for birdlife. The Telangana Forest Department's Turkam Cheruvu Eco-Tourism Circuit now promotes nature trails, birdwatching, jungle safari ex…

Busimetta Camp is the starting point of the Kerameri ghat road in Kerameri mandal, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana . Located on the Utnoor–Asifabad route , Busimetta Camp marks the beginning of the approximately 6-km Kerameri ghat road , which passes through the forested Kerameri hills before ending near Keslaguda. The route is known for its changing forest landscape, narrow road sections, sharp bends, and scenic views of the surrounding…

Kalleda and Islampur forests are forest localities associated with the wider Kawal Tiger Reserve landscape in northern Telangana. Historical accounts describe the Jannaram forest region as having extensive bamboo forests around places including Kalleda, Dongapalli and Islampur . Kawal was notified as a tiger reserve in 2012 and currently covers 2,015.44 km² , comprising a 892.23-km² core area and a 1,123.21-km² buffer area . The reserve is characte…

Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wildlife area in Medak and Nizamabad districts of Telangana , approximately 110–115 km from Hyderabad and about 15–16 km from Medak . The sanctuary was formally established in 1952 , while the area had earlier served as a hunting reserve of the Nizams of Hyderabad . Covering about 130 sq. km , it surrounds the scenic Pocharam Reservoir , formed by a dam across the Allair (Alair) River constructed between 1916…