Dharmapuri
The only shrine of Lord Yama (God of Death) in India | 3rd c. BCE relic stupa | Dakshin Kashi on Godavari Buddhist Stupa: 3rd c. BCE – 3rd c. CE | Narasimha Temple: Kakatiya-Chalukyan | Unique Yama Temple | Ramalingeswara (1000 yrs) Dharmapuri (historically Dharmapura, Dhammanvura, Dharmapuram) is a sacred village in Jagtial district, Telangana, nestled on the northern banks of the holy river Godavari . Known as Dakshin Kashi , it is a unique confluence of Buddhist and Hindu heritage. The site houses a 3rd century BCE Mahastupa – one of the earliest relic stupas in the Deccan, likely containing a Buddha relic – alongside the famous Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple , the only temple in India de…
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Jannaram Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary – also known as Kawal Tiger Reserve – is located in the Jannaram forests of Mancherial district, Telangana . Declared India’s 42nd tiger reserve in 2012 , it spans 893 sq. km of core area with a 1,120 sq. km buffer zone. Home to approximately 20 tigers , leopards, sloth bears, Indian bison, and over 200 bird species, Kawal offers jeep safaris, bird‑watching trails, and a true wilderness experience. The best time to visit is November to February when the weather is pleasant and wildlife sightings are at their peak.
🐅 42nd Tiger Reserve (2012) 🌳 893 km² core 🦌 20+ Tigers 🦜 200+ Bird Species 🚙 Jeep Safaris 🏡 Forest Cottages A wilderness refuge in n…
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Kadam Dam
🌊 Kadam Dam | Kaddam Narayana Reddy Project (KNRP) Godavari North Canal marvel – Nirmal District, Telangana
📍 Kadam Dam (Kaddam Narayana Reddy Project) is a major irrigation structure built across the Kadam River , a tributary of Godavari, located at Kaddam Peddur, Nirmal district, Telangana . The dam lies at the confluence of Kadam River into Godavari, about 2 km from Kaddam & Peddur Bus Stand, 51 km from Nirmal, 110 km from Adilabad and 267 km from Hyderabad . Conceived in the 1940s and completed in 1965, the project transformed drought-prone lands into fertile ayacut. Today it irrigates 68,000 hectares , supports drinking water for hundreds of villages, and is integrated wit…
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Badankurti
Ancient Buddhist Site · Gateway to Three Districts · Nirmal District Buddhist Monastery Ruins · Saptha Godavari Region · Dattatreya Temple · Strategic Location Badankurti village in Khanapur mandal of Nirmal district in Telangana State, India, was explored and remnants of a Buddhist monastery were found on a small island of the Godavari river near Badankurti. Buddhism is believed to have first come to the South through this island village in the Godavari river in the Telangana region where the bo
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