Navabhrama Temples
🏛️ Navabhrama Temples: The 9 Chalukyan Shiva Shrines of Alampur 7th–8th Century Badami Chalukyan Architecture | ASI Protected | Telangana
📍 Navabhrama Temples are a group of nine ancient Shiva temples located in Alampur, Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana , on the left bank of the Tungabhadra River. Built during the 7th–8th centuries CE by the Badami Chalukyas , these temples represent the Northern style (Nagara) of Chalukyan architecture – a style distinct from the later Dravidian temples. The nine temples are named: Taraka Bhramma, Swarga Bhramma, Padma Bhramma, Bala Bhramma, Garuda Bhramma, Kumara Bhramma, Arka Bhramma, Vira Bhramma, and Vishwa Bhramma . They are protected by…
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Tungabhadra River Backwaters
Peaceful Backwaters | Boating | Sunsets | Nallamala Hills | Near Alampur & Jogulamba Temple
📍 Tungabhadra River Backwaters are a scenic stretch of the Tungabhadra River as it meanders through the Nallamala hills near Alampur, Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana . Formed by the backwaters of the Srisailam reservoir (Srisailam Project) on the Krishna River system, the Tungabhadra merges into the Krishna creating a wide, tranquil waterbody surrounded by rocky hills and dense forest. The backwaters are accessible from Alampur (about 2 km from the temple town) and offer a perfect blend of nature, spirituality, and relaxation. Visitors can enjoy boating, birdwatching, stunning su…
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Somasila Eco‑Tourism Camp
Waterfront Cottages | Boating & Fishing | 15 Shiva Temples | Nallamala Hills | Telangana
📍 Somasila Eco‑Tourism Camp is a serene riverside getaway in Kollapur mandal, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana , where the backwaters of the Srisailam Project meet the lush Nallamala hills. Often called the “Mini Maldives” of Telangana, this offbeat destination offers island camping, waterfront cottages, boating, fishing, and stunning views of the Krishna River . The camp is located about 180 km from Hyderabad (approx. 3–4 hours drive) and 9 km from Kollapur town . Developed by the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation, Somasila has been recognised as the Best Tourism Village by the st…
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Octopus View Point
Panoramic Eco‑Tourism Spot | Amrabad Tiger Reserve | Telangana
📍 Octopus View Point is one of the most scenic and recently developed eco‑tourism attractions within the Amrabad Tiger Reserve in the Nallamala Forest Range, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana . Officially opened to the public on 13th October 2017 , this viewpoint offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Krishna River backwaters – whose shape remarkably resembles the tentacles of an octopus – surrounded by lush green forest canopy. Located 5 km before the Domalapenta Forest Checkpost , it lies on the Hyderabad–Srisailam Highway (NH 765), about 140 km from Hyderabad and 42 km from Mannanur (the main entry point to Amrab…
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