Farahabad View point
Eco‑Safari | Jungle Camping | Panoramic Nallamala Views | Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Telangana
📍 Farahabad View Point lies deep inside the Amrabad Tiger Reserve , near Mannanur, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana . Once a hunting retreat of the Nizams of Hyderabad , the name “Farahabad” literally means “Mount Pleasant” . Perched at an altitude of ~914 metres (3,000 feet) , this serene eco‑tourism hub overlooks the picturesque Mallucheruvu Lake and offers panoramic views of the Nallamala forests. It is accessible only by an authorised jeep safari (9 km from the Farahabad Entrance Gate) organised by the Telangana Forest Department. The site is ideal for jungle safaris, wildlife watching, ca…
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Amrabad Tiger Reserve
India’s 2nd Largest Tiger Reserve by Core Area | Nallamala Forests | Safaris, Waterfalls & Caves
📍 Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) spans 2,611 sq. km across the Nallamala Hills in Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda districts, Telangana . It is India’s second‑largest tiger reserve by core area and the sixth‑largest overall among 51 tiger reserves. Declared a sanctuary in 1983 and officially renamed Amrabad Tiger Reserve after Telangana’s bifurcation in 2014, it was formerly part of the Nagarjunasagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve. The reserve forms the catchment of the Krishna River, feeding Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar Dams. With over 1,400 plant species, 303 bird species, and a healthy popula…
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Umamaheshwaram Temple
Umamaheshwaram Temple (also known as Maheshwaram) is a unique Shiva temple located near Rangapur Village, Achampet Mandal, Nagarkurnool District, Telangana , perched on steep hills of the Nallamala forest . It is one of the four ancient gateways (dvaras) to Srisailam – the northern entrance. The temple is famous for its dual‑colour Shivalinga (white on one side, red on the other) and the mystical Papanasanam spring that refills instantly when water is taken out. The presiding deities are Mallikarjuna (Shiva) and Bhramaramba (Devi) . The temple is also known as Kubera Sthanam . A festival is held annually during Maha Shivaratri (February–March) .
🕉️ Dual‑Colour Shivalinga 🚪 Northern Gate…
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Akka Mahadevi Waterfalls
💧 Akka Mahadevi Waterfalls: A Secluded Cascade in the Nallamala Forest 100ft Plunge | Off the Beaten Path | Near Srisailam, Telangana
📍 Akka Mahadevi Waterfalls is a pristine, lesser‑known waterfall hidden deep in the Nallamala Forest range, near Chinna Ghanpur village, Mahabubnagar district, Telangana . The cascade drops from a height of approx. 100 feet (30 metres) surrounded by dense deciduous forest and rocky terrain. Located about 60 km from Srisailam and 180 km from Hyderabad , this offbeat destination offers solitude, natural beauty, and a refreshing trek for adventure seekers. The waterfall is named after the 12th‑century Kannada poet and saint Akka Mahadevi , a prominent …
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