Ancient Shiva Temples | Trekking | Camping | Stargazing | Nalgonda, Telangana 📍 Yelleswaragattu Island (also known as Eleshwaram Mallanna Temple hill) is a mysterious and long‑forgotten island located in the backwaters of the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam , near Kambalapally village, Chandampet Mandal, Nalgonda district, Telangana . The island is about 169 km from Hyderabad (≈3 hours by road). Accessible by a combination of trekking (1–2 hours) and a boat ride (≈20 minutes) , it offers a unique adventure: ancient Shiva temples (Eleshwaram Mallanna Temple) on the hilltop, camping under the stars, stunning sunrise/sunset views, and the serenity of being surrounded by the blue Nagarjuna Sagar …

📍 Chakaligattu Island lies in the middle of River Krishna, amidst the vast reservoir of Nagarjunasagar . 🏡 Near villages: Rekulavalyam, Vizagcolony (Chandampet Mandal), Peddagummadam (Pedda Adiserla Pally Mandal) 🗺️ District: Nalgonda District, Telangana State, India Chakaligattu Island is a hidden natural treasure tucked inside the massive Nagarjunasagar reservoir. With sprawling flat terrain and surrounded by shimmering waters, the island is soon to be transformed into a sustainable eco-adventure tourism hub by the Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC). If you love nature, heritage and offbeat travel, this destination is bound to enc…