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🏞️ Chasing Waterfalls in Lohara Valley & Khandala Ghat 📍 Location Adilabad Khandala Ghat is located in Khandala Village, Adilabad Rural Mandal, Adilabad District, Telangana. The nearby Lohara Valley, part of Khandala Gram Panchayat, offers pristine landscapes with four waterfalls and panoramic viewpoints. 🛣️ How to Reach Khandala Ghat is about 20 km from Adilabad town. The route via Ankoli goes through Vanvat and Pippaldhari villages. The steep ghat road starting at Pippaldhari offers stunning valley views. ☀️ Best Time to Visit Post-monsoon months and Sankranti festival holidays are ideal. Waterfalls have the best flow after rainfall. 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Arrival & Sightseeing Reach Adilabad town and drive to Khandala Ghat. Explore the hills and valleys. Visit Khandala Molal Gutta Waterfalls (1 km walk from Molalgutta village). Day 2: Lohara Valley & Waterfalls Visit Lohara Waterfalls near Lohara village. Enjoy vantage points for photog...

The Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a form of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) that provides a robust legal framework to protect and preserve products intrinsically linked to a specific region. It serves as a vital tool for economic empowerment and cultural preservation in India. The Significance of a GI Tag in India A Geographical Indication is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities, reputation, or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that origin. Legal Protection The GI tag grants exclusive legal rights to authorized users, preventing its unauthorized use by producers outside the designated geographical area. This acts as a crucial defense against counterfeiting and misuse. Economic Impact The tag ensures that local communities and artisans receive the premium value associated with their unique product, leading to increased demand, higher prices, and boosted rural development. Validity and Administration  In Ind...

Pembarthi: The Village Where Brass Sings the Song of Kakatiyas Nestled within the Jangaon district of Telangana, the village of Pembarthi—often spelled Permbarti—is a humble locale with a towering reputation. It is a place where tradition is not merely preserved but actively forged, quite literally, in gleaming brass. World-famous for its intricate and exquisite brassware craftsmanship, Pembarthi is a testament to the enduring power of hereditary skill. The air here vibrates with the rhythmic clink and tap of mallets, as artisans transform dull brass sheets into fascinating and wonderful objects of art and utility, ranging from idols and figurines to utilitarian utensils and decorative pieces. In 2023, the village was celebrated for its sustainable development and tourism appeal, earning the Best Tourism Village award in the Silver Category. History and Heritage The craftsmanship of Pembarthi is a direct link to the glorious past of the region, specifically the Kakatiya dynasty. The fo...

Cheriyal (or Cherial) is a town and a municipality in Siddipet district in the state of Telangana in India  an hour’s drive from Hyderabad and about 85 kms from Warangal city is known for its unique scroll paintings and masks created by artists called Nakashis. This art form is unique to the state of Telangana.  The name that the art form is known by today, i.e., Cheriyal, is derived from the town it is currently practised in.The practice of the art form is much more limited than it was previously. Initially, these paintings were known as nakash or naqash, which translates to a drawing or a sketch. Art and tourism often go hand in hand, with art being a popular tourist attraction. The people involved in the creation of these traditional nakash or Cheriyal paintings, are a community known as the Nakashis. Other than this community, there is another important group of individuals associated with this tradition. It is important to note that the actual purpose of these scroll...

Tourism in Telangana has very rich potential with its ancient history, art and culture, evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic era.  Telangana’s rich cultural heritage, history and topography have endowed the state with a variety of tourist destinations, from waterfalls and hills to temples and forts. With affordable travel and stay, a unique albeit delicious blend of South-indian and Nizami cuisines, amusement and adventure parks, hospitality, lakes, historical attractions and medical tourism, Telangana has a little something for every visitor. The State also won four National Tourism Awards in the four categories of Best State (Comprehensive Development of Tourism), Best Golf Course (Hyderabad Gold Club), Best Railway Station (Secunderabad Railway Station) and Best Medical Tourism Facility (Apollo Hospitals) in 2022. Heritage Tourism From its ancient archaeological sites to its magnificent monuments, Telangana offers a fascinating journey through time.Telangan...

Chandlapur is a village in Chinna Koduru mandal, Siddipet district, Telangana State, India. Located at a latitude of 17.72692 and a longitude of 78.00892, is renowned for its rich heritage of producing intricate handlooms, particularly Gollabama Sarees . Weaving has become the primary occupation of many villagers, with these exquisite sarees finding recognition both nationally and internationally. The village boasts a cultural legacy rooted in the traditional art of handloom weaving, preserving ancient techniques and utilizing traditional materials. The primary theme of tourism in Chandlapur is centered around promoting and showcasing its exceptional Handloom Craftsmanship, with a particular focus on Gollabama Sarees. Chandlapur has been recognized as Best Tourism Village 2023 in Bronze category. Chandlapur stands as a living testament to the timeless art of handloom weaving and this enchanting village is a treasure trove of intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Chandlapur...

Mallur Gutta and Fort are located near Mallur village, Mangapet Mandal, Mulugu district in Telangana, India is said to be bigger than Warangal and Golconda forts. A sprawling ancient fort in the region is the massive 8 km-radius fort wall with seven entry points dating back to the Satavahana period. Locally known as Mallur Fort, located 4 km inside the forests near Mallur village of Mangapet mandal, Mulugu district, the fort is on the banks of the river Godavari adjacent to the Eturunagaram-Bhadrachalam highway. “Normally, forts are two to four km in radius. But this fort wall has a radius of about 8 km, much bigger than Warangal and Golconda forts. Mallur Hemachala Lakshmi Narsimha Swamy Temple is the most ancient architectural divine ensemble which is located on the Mallur Ghat in the Mangapeta mandal of Mulugu district. The ancient temple of Lord Lakshminarasimha Swamy was built in a strategic and secluded locale of the hill. The temple is famous for its swayambhu (self...

Nirmal is a city and the district headquarters of Nirmal district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is famed for its toys made out of wood. Nirmal paintings and Nirmal Toys (Wooden Handicrafts) and Nirmal Furniture are named after the town of Nirmal in Telangana. Geographical Indication (GI) tag Nirmal Toys and Crafts and Nirmal Furniture got Geographical Indication (GI) tag   in   2009 Nirmal town in Telangana has always been considered as the gifted land related to art and crafts. The art community of craftsmen in this town are called as ‘Naqash’ and they have made this region, quite famous for the Nirmal paintings. The paintings capture rustic ethos to splendid royal environment, and right from flora to fauna, there are an explicit array of beautiful expressions which are portrayed in myriad colours and attractive forms on Nirmal products. This town is very acclaimed for the Nirmal artistic creations and toys. From the natural ethos to the regal condition, from ve...

The Floating Marvel of Telangana - UNESCO World Heritage Site (2021) Location: Palampet Village, Venkatapur Mandal, Mulugu District, Telangana, India Coordinates: 18° N, 79° E | Elevation: 612 ft above sea level Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Nestled in the tranquil village of Palampet, surrounded by lush paddy and cotton fields with forested hills on one side and the serene Ramappa Lake on the other, the Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple stands as an enduring symbol of the artistic, cultural, and engineering genius of the Kakatiya Dynasty. Built in 1213 AD, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and locally known as Ramappa Gudi. Historians describe it as “the brightest gem of Kakatiya architecture” — an epitome of medieval Deccan artistry, devotion, and craftsmanship. The Ramappa Temple is not merely a monument — it is a symphony in stone, where art, devotion, and engineering converge. Its sculpted dancers still echo with rhythm, its floating bricks defy time, and its sett...