Industrial Heartland · India's Third Largest Jain Temple · Second Most Populous District HQ: Keesara · 2 Revenue Divisions · 14 Mandals · Population: 25.42 Lakh · Area: 5,006 km² Overview: Medchal-Malkajgiri is one of the 31 districts in the state of Telangana. Medchal was carved out of Rangareddy district and was made as a district on October 11, 2016 . With 25.42 lakh population, it is the second most populous district in the state, standing next only to Hyderabad district (40 lakhs).

Ramalingeswara Swayambhu | 101 Hanuman Lingams | 12 Jain Tirthankara Idols | Medchal‑Malkajgiri HQ 300‑ft hill | 35 km from Hyderabad | 5th c. “Thalachuvanru” | Vishnukundin fort (4th–7th c.) | Integrated Collectorate Complex Keesaragutta (Keesara Gutta / Kesarigiri) is a fortified hill of immense historical and religious significance in Keesara village, Medchal‑Malkajgiri district, Telangana , approximately 35 km from Hyderabad . It served as the capital of the Vishnukundin dynasty (4th–7th century CE) – some historians believe early kings like Indravarma or Madhavavarma‑I may have ruled from here or nearby Indrapura. The site has been a continuous centre of worship reflecting a unique conflue…

🏔️ Dakshin Badrinath – Badrivishal Dham is a faithful replica of the original Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand, located at Plot No. 33/34, Sai Baba Enclave, GPR Housing Venture, Banda Mailaram, Mulug, Medchal District, Telangana – about 40 km from Hyderabad . Built by the Uttarakhand Kalyankari Sanstha (a registered society formed by people of Uttarakhand residing in Hyderabad), the two‑storey temple occupies 6,750 square feet and stands 50 feet tall – exactly the same dimensions as the original Badrinath. The ground floor has a hall that can seat 350 people. The first floor houses the main idol of Lord Badrinath , along with idols of Lord Ganesh, Kuber, Balram, Goddess Lakshmi, …

🏞️ Shamirpet Lake (Pedda Cheruvu) & Jawahar Deer Park 19th‑century Nizam‑era lake | Boating, birdwatching & rock climbing | Hyderabad’s weekend getaway, Telangana 🌅 Shamirpet Lake (also known as Pedda Cheruvu) – an artificial lake built during the Nizam reign in the 19th century , located in Shamirpet, near Hyderabad, Telangana . The serene, calm environs of the lake make it a popular weekend getaway. Adjacent to the lake is the Jawahar Deer Park , an 80‑acre protected area where deer, peacocks, and birds roam freely. The combination of lake and deer park creates a natural habitat, and visitors can often see deer quenching their thirst on the lake’s banks. The area is know…