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Mahanandi is a beautiful village located east of the Nallamala hills in Kurnool, Andhrapradesh, surrounded by dense forest and is famous for the Mahanandishwara temple built in 7th century AD & for it’s crystal clear fresh water pool. Within 15 km of Mahanandi, there are nine Nandi shrines known as Nava Nandis. Mahanandi is about [...]
Alampur, also known as the Dakshina Kailash, is located on the banks of River Tungabhadra. Alampur is 30 km from Kurnool and 200 km from Hyderabad. There is a railway station named “Jogulamba Halt” near the village, but not many trains stop here. Alampur is well known for very ancient Navabhramma temples dating back to [...]
Adoni Fort is located at Adoni in Kurnool District. Perched on top of granite hills, the fort was once a strong hold of the Vijayanagar Empire. The Jama Masjid in this town is a classic example of Islamic architecture. Today it has a substantial textile industry. During British period Adoni is known as Second Mumbai [...]
India >> Andhra Pradesh >> Warangal >> 1000 Pillar Temple The renowned “Thousand Pillar Temple” (Veyyi Stambhala Gudi) or 1000 Pillar Temple, an excellent example of Kakatiya architecture in 12th century, was reinforced in 1163 A.D. by Rudra Deva. Thousand Pillar Temple is located between Hanamkonda and Warangal, 150 Km from Hyderabad city, Andhra Pradesh. [...]
India >> Andhra Pradesh >> Kurnool The places of visit in the district of Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh are diverse and varied. While on one hand you have the best of man-made creations, you also get to roll around in the natural surroundings that make Kurnool a favorite among national and international tourists. You can [...]
India >> Andhra Pradesh >> Warangal Warangal is a preferred tourist destination for many who visit Andhra Pradesh. Situated at a distance of about 130kms from the capital city of Hyderabad, Warangal has some exquisite tourist spots that are unique in their own rights. You can reach Warangal from Hyderabad on the National Highway 202. [...]
India >> Andhra Pradesh >> Warangal >> Ramappa Ramappa Lake is a beautiful lake created by the Kakatiyas (General Recherla Rudra, during the period of the Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva.) beside Ramappa temple at the village Palampet, 70 KM from Warangal and about 200 KM from Hyderabad. The scenic beauty of Ramappa lake is awesome. [...]
India >> Andhra Pradesh >> Warangal >> Pembarti Pembarti is located 100 KM from Hyderabad and 60 KM from Warangal. Pembarti is famous for it’s brassware and sheet metal art. You can find beautiful silver and copper metal handicrafts which florished during the reign of the Kakatiyas who used sheet metal art to decorate chariots [...]
India >> Andhra Pradesh >> Warangal >> Pakhal Lake Pakhal Lake that spreads over 30 Sq. KM is a man made lake located 50 KM from Warangal. Pakhal Lake was built by Kakatiya king, Ganapathidev, by connecting a small branch of the Krishna River. Around Pakhal Lake, the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctury spreads over an area [...]
India >> Andhra Pradesh >> Warangal >> Kolanupaka Kolanupaka is located on the Hyderabad-Warangal road, 80 kilometer from Hyderabad and in neighbouring Nalgonda district. The nearest railway station is Alair. Kolanupaka was the second capital of Kalyani Chalukyas during 11th century. It is a major pilgrim centre of Shaivism and Jainism. Kolanupaka is popular for [...]
