TheTelangana Tourism Development Corporation is a state government agency which promotesTourism inTelangana, a state in the Southern region ofIndia.[1][2] The retiredDirector General of Police Pervaram Ramulu is the appointed First chairman of Telangana State Tourism.[3] Tourist attractions in Telangana include historical places, monuments, forts, waterfalls, forests and temples.
Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India. The Charminar is on the east bank of Musi river. To the northeast lies the Laad Bazaar and in the west end lies the granite-made richly ornamented Makkah Masjid. The English name is a transliteration and combination of the Urdu words Chār and Minar, translating to "Four Towers"; the eponymous towers are ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches.
Golconda Fort – Once abandoned by Qutub Shahis, Golconda Fort is one of the most magnificent fortress complexes in India. Seated on a hill on one side and a spiraling fort on the other, its location and internal design made it one of the strongest forts in India.[5]
Qutb Shahi Tombs – Home to various Tombs dedicated to Rulers ofQutub Shahi dynasty, located at Shaikpet, near Golconda Fort. These are an example of Deccan architecture with large minarets, huge domes, delicate marble designs, and multiple inner passages.
Kakatiya Kala Thoranam: It is a historicalarch and symbol of theKakatiya Dynasty inWarangal district.[6] The arch was built around 1200 CE during the rule of Kakatiya dynasty.[7] It is a huge stone sculpture created as aKirti Thoranam, meaning The Glory Arch.A depiction of the arch forms the main symbol in theEmblem of Telangana for the state of Telangana.[8][9]
Bhongir Fort:It is aFort located inBhongir,Nalgonda district,India.[10] It was built in the 10th century on an isolated monolithic rock by theWestern Chalukya rulerTribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and was thus named after him as Tribhuvanagiri.At the foot of the fortified rocks 609.6 meters above the sea level stands the town of Bhongir, it has a unique egg-shaped construction with two entry points protected by huge rocks, so the fort was considered practically impregnable by invading armies. The fort is associated with the rule of queenRudramadevi and her grandsonPrataparudra II.[11]
Paigah Tombs – These are a recently discovered series of mausoleums with unique geometrical sculptures which were nowhere found in the world. These are located at Chandrayanagutta. Paigahs were noblemen under the reign ofNizams. Paigah MosqueSpanish Mosque, Begumpet: This Mosque is one of the marvelous mosques present in Secunderabad/Hyderabad. It's well known among the people because of its amazing architecture. The architecture followed in this mosque is the Andalusi/Spanish Architecture. The mosque was constructed by Sir Vicar-ul-Umra a Paigah Nawab in 1906.
Kulpakji or Kolanupaka Temple: Kulpakji is a 2,000-year-old Jain Temple at the village of Kolanupaka inNalgonda district. This temple is one of the oldest temples in South India and is considered famous for its state-of-the-art architecture and sculptures. The image of Lord Rishabhanatha, carved of a green stone has been historically famous as "Manikyaswami" and The 130 centimeters (51 in) statue of Lord Mahaveer is made of a single piece of jade. It is said the Manikyasami image of Rishabhantha was originally worshipped by Mandodari, the wife of Ravana and it was brought here by the ruler Sankar of Kalyana[12] The interior of the temple is made by red sandstone and white marble.[13]
Yadagirigutta: Lord Vishnu (whose reincarnation is Lord Narasimha). The main deity is Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy.[14] Located in Nalgonda District. In Ancient days Sri Yada Maharshi son of Sri Rushyashrunga Maharshi with the Blessings of Anjaneya Swamy had performed great penance for Lord Narasimha Swamy. After securing blessing for his penance Lord Narasimha had come into existence in Five Avatharas called as Sri Jwala Narasimha, Sri Yogananda Narasimha, Sri Ugra Narasimha, Sri Gandaberunda Narasimha, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. As such this is known as "Pancha Narasimha Kshetram"
Thousand Pillar Temple is one of the oldest temples of South India that was built by thekakatiya. It is believed that the Thousand Pillar Temple was built by King Rudra Deva in 1163 AD. The Thousand Pillar Temple is a specimen of the Kakatiyan style of architecture of the 12th century. There are one thousand pillars in the building and the temple, but no pillar obstructs a person in any point of the temple to see the god in the other temple.
Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple,Vemulawada is a site of pilgrimage for both Hindu (particularly devotees of Vishnu and Shiva) and Muslim worshippers. Built by Chalukya Kings between AD 750 and 975, the complex is named for its presiding deity Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. It houses several temples dedicated to other deities including Sri Rama, Lakshmana, Lakshmi, Ganapathy, Lord Padmanabha Swamy and Lord Bhimeshwara.This Shrine is popularly known as ‘Dakshina Kasi’ [Southern Banaras][17] and also as "Harihara Kshetram" for their being two Vaisnava Temples in main Temple complex i.e., Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple & Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Temple The complex also contains a 400-year-old mosque which stands as an ample evidence for religious tolerance. The temple is located inKarimnagar District.
Ramappa Temple: An inscription in the temple dates it to the year 1213 and said to have been built by a General Recherla Rudra, during the period of the Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva.[18]
Birla Mandir, Hyderabad: Built on a 280 feet (85 m) high hillock called Naubath Pahad on a 13 acres (53,000 m2) plot in Hyderabad
Basara: Gnana Saraswati Temple (Goddess of Knowledge) is located on the banks of the river Godavari inAdilabad District
Nelakondapalli:NelakondapallIis famous for Birthplace of Bhakta Ramadasu (Sri Ramadas) who built the Sita Ramachandraswamy temple at Bhadrachalam, Nelakondapally is famous for 'Budha Stupa', South India's biggest budha stupa located at Nelakondaplly, It is Shariraka stupa (built on body part of Lord Bhudha) in 3rd century B.C.
Medak Church atMedak inTelangana,India, is the largest church in Telangana and has been the cathedral church of theDiocese of Medak of theChurch of South India since 1947. Originally built byBritish Wesleyan Methodists, it was consecrated on 25 December 1924. The Medak diocese is the single largestdiocese inAsia and the second in the world after theVatican.[20] The church was built under the stewardship of the Methodist Christian, the Reverend Charles Walker Posnett, who was driven by the mottoMy best for my Lord. Charles Posnett had arrived inSecunderabad in 1895, and after first ministering among British soldiers at Trimullghery, had launched into the villages and had reached Medak village in 1896.[21]
Bogatha Waterfall is located on the Cheekupally stream, Wazeedu Mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana. It is located 120 kilometers (75 mi) from Bhadrachalam, 90 kilometers (56 mi) from Mulugu and 140 kilometers (87 mi) from Warangal. It is known as "the Telangana Niagara".
Kuntala Waterfall, located inKuntala,Adilabad district, at 45 metres (148 ft), is the biggest in the state. There are other interesting waterfalls in Telangana state.
Mallela Theertham, at a distance of 58 km from Srisailam & 173 km from Hyderabad is a charming waterfall located in the denseNallamala Forest. This is one of the popular tourist attractions to visit around Hyderabad.
Bheemuni Paadam Waterfalls: At a distance of 10 km from Gudur Bus Stand, 51 km from Warangal, 88 km from Khammam Bus Station and 200 km from Hyderabad, Bheemuni Paadam Waterfalls is a picturesque waterfall located at Gudur in Warangal District of Telangana.
Pochera Falls (Near Kuntala Falls) - At a distance of 40 km from Nirmal, 50 km from Adilabad, 257 km from Hyderabad and 22 km from Kuntala Falls, Pochera Falls is a pretty waterfall on the Kadam River. The falls are located at a distance of 10 km from Neredikonda village between Nirmal & Adilabad (a diversion is required at Boath cross roads)
Gayatri Waterfalls- At a distance of 5 km from Tarnam Khurd Village, 19 km from Kuntala Waterfalls, 38 km from Nirmal, 59 km from Adilabad and 270 km from Hyderabad, Gayathri Waterfalls is a beautiful place located in Adilabad district of Telangana.
Nirmal is famous for its handicrafts and paintings.
Badapahad Dargah or Peddagutta is one of the oldest Muslim Pilgrim Centers of the region. Built in memory of the saint Syed Sadullah Hussain, the dargah is built on top of a hillock near Jakora in theVarni Mandal ofNizamabad District.
Ramoji Film City is one of the best tourist attraction in Hyderabad.
Wonderla is one of the biggest amusement parks in Hyderabad, Having many dry and water rides where people from any age group can enjoy it.
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