Telangana · Headquarters: Nagarkurnool · Formed 11 October 2016 Area 6,545 km² · Population 893,308 · Literacy 53.68% · 20 Mandals · TG-31 Overview: Nagarkurnool district is one of the 33 districts in the state of Telangana. It was carved out of Mahabubnagar district and officially made a district on 11 October 2016. The district headquarters is Nagarkurnool town, located on the banks of the Krishna River. The district is known for its rich history, dense Nallamalla forests, and the Nagarjunasaga…

Small seasonal cascade · Nallamala forest · Forest picnic near Palanka village, Nagarkurnool Palanka Waterfall – a petite, seasonal waterfall hidden inside the Nallamala forest range near Palanka village, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana . This easy-to-reach cascade is a favourite among locals for a forest picnic surrounded by dry deciduous beauty. With a user rating of 4.4 , it offers a serene escape without the need for strenuous trekking. The waterfall is fed by a seasonal stream that flows vig…

Nallamala Forest | Amrabad Tiger Reserve | Tholi Ekadashi Pilgrimage | Ancient Cave Shrine Loddi Mallana (Loddi Mallayya) – hidden deep inside the Nallamala Forest within the Mannanur Range of Amrabad Tiger Reserve , Nagarkurnool district, Telangana. Located ~10 km from Mannanur Forest Checkpost on NH 765 (Hyderabad–Srisailam Road). The shrine is a natural cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring a self-manifested Shivalinga in front of a serene forest lake. The name “Loddi” means valley in…

Ancient Capital of the Kandur Chodas | Heart of Koduru-300 & Kandurnadu Nagarkurnool District, Telangana | Koduru-300 | Seat of the Kodurpuravaresvara Dynasty (1033–1282 CE) Kodur (called Kodurapura in ancient times) is a town in present‑day Nagarkurnool district, Telangana. It was the celebrated capital of the Kandur Choda (Telugu‑Chola) dynasty, who ruled the prosperous Koduru-300 division and later the vast Kandurnadu-1100 (Kandur-1000). From here, they dominated large parts of southern Te…