Adilabad Places

Astounding Adilabad Attractions:

If you love nature and want to spend your holiday amidst natural surroundings, Adilabad in Telangana is the perfect getaway for you. The serenity of the place full of stunning landscapes is sure to captivate your soul that was seeking a rendezvous with nature. Hundred miles away from Hyderabad, Adilabad is a famous tourist spot with picturesque landscapes. You can enjoy nature and if you want to explore and enjoy the challenges of nature, Adilabad has the best spots to offer including various trekking spots. Customize your visit to Adilabad depending on the way you prefer to enjoy nature and do not miss out on the top places to visit in Adilabad.

  

Adilabad offers tourists a holistic experience with its historical temples, monuments and breathtaking waterfalls. The highest waterfalls in Telangana, Kuntala Waterfalls is situated close to the Sahyadri mountain ranges. Pochera waterfalls is situated in thick forest where river Godavari descends from a height of 20 m.

Mahatma Gandhi Park

Mahatma Gandhi Statue at MG Park

If you are looking for some place that is quiet and natural, you could visit Mahatma Gandhi Park. It is a very popular destination where you will find local people and tourists visiting in great numbers to enjoy the tranquility. It is a great place for relaxed walking and exercising. This well maintained park with a pleasant atmosphere makes your day. It is also a perfect place to meditate amidst the different types of plants and trees.

Basar Saraswathi Temple:

Basar Temple

Basar Saraswathi Temple, situated on Godavari river banks, is the most important temple in Adilabad. The uniqueness of this temple is that it is one amongst the two temples dedicated to the Goddess Saraswati – the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts and sciences. It is also an ancient temple. It gains further importance as it is believed to be situated on the land where sage Ved Vyas performed severe penance.

The temple is an old pilgrimage spot where many pilgrims come to Basara to perform the Akshara abhyasam ceremony for the children before they start formal school education wherein the children perform the exercise of letters, and devote books, pens, pencils notebooks to the goddess of knowledge.

It is situated on the banks of Godavari River, is a prominent temple in Adilabad and is one among the two temples in India dedicated to the Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts and sciences.Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary is situated amidst dense forests, a perfect setting for wild animals and plants. Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular tourist attraction in Adilabad district.

Nirmal Fort

Nirmal is a prominent town in Adilabad district and the ancient history of the town boasts of a glorious past due to patronization of arts and culture by ruling nobility. The region was ruled by Kakatiyas, Chalukyas, The Qutubshahis and Nizams who have contributed immensely to the growth of cultural heritage.

This legacy of the heritage is seen in the town where the French established a strong presence by building a magnificent fort, which stands majestically till date. The French who were reportedly very much fascinated by scenic beauty of Mother Nature here built the Nirmal fort, which is also called as the Shamgarh fort. Recently the tourist department has provided amenities for tourists such as a clean pathway, cafeteria, drinking water facility and some landscaping works inside the fort.

Dokra Metal Crafts

Dokra Metal craft is quite popular in the tribal regions of Telangana. Dhokra or Dokra also known as bell metal craft is a tribal metal craft widely seen in Jainoor Mandal, Adilabad District of Telangana. In Adilabad district, few places like Ushegaon and Chittalbori are the main contributors of this art.

Nirmal Arts

Nirmal town of Adilabad district is known for its varied range of handicrafts. The amazing skill of the craftsmen make the works appear authentic with their dazzling use of colors, accompanied with traditional techniques of creating master pieces. Adding to the authenticity of the Nirmal works is the use of natural dyes. Nirmal is world famous for oil paintings depicting themes from the epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata. Exhibited in the form of wood paintings and other wooden articles, Nirmal artwork accompanies aesthetic expressions. The talent of the Nirmal artists in synthesizing Indian and Moghul schools of art is definitely worthy of admiration.

Kawal wildlife sanctuary

Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the important wildlife sanctuaries in Telangana. The Kawal sanctuary houses various animals and several varieties of flora and fauna are seen here. If you want to get a glimpse of wild animals in their natural habitat, then, the Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary is a must-see place.

The sanctuary houses several species of animals including Cheetal, Sambar, Barking Deer, Nilgai, Sloth Bear, Indian Bison, Panther and Tiger. Tourists can also find reptiles like Crocodile, Python, Monitor Lizard, Star Tortoise and Cobra, in this wildlife sanctuary. This tourist spot also provides jeep safaris, and bird watching trips to spot several rare animals in their habitat.

Pranahita wildlife sanctuary

Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Adilabad. It is one among the oldest areas protected in Telangana. Covering an area of 136 sq. km,the sanctuary was established in the year 1980 and has a variety of species. The River Pranahita flows here and hence makes natural vegetation possible. The wild animals found here are tigers, leopards, sloth bear, and hyenas. The birds found here are ducks, herons, teals and many more.

Pranahita is an important dry deciduous type of forest. The Pranahita River, a tributary of river Godavari flows through this beautiful sanctuary adding a mystic touch to its exotic beauty. It is a hilly forest area with patches of plateau and grassland. Situated on the banks of Pranahita, the prehistoric rock formation of this place makes it more interesting to visit.

This sanctuary is rich in natural vegetation and different types of plants and trees can be found here including dalbergia paniculata, pterocarpus marsupium, ficus spp, dalbergia latifolia, dalbergia sissoo etc. The Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary is a natural habitat for various types of wild species especially mammals including leopards, rhesus, tigers, langurs, hyenas, sloth bear, wild dogs, forest cat and many more. The best time to visit the Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary is between October to March.

Kuntala water falls

The highest waterfalls in Telangana, Kuntala Waterfalls are located in the middle of the mountain ranges of Sahyadri. According to Hindu mythology, the waterfall acquired its name after Shakuntala, the wife of King Dushyanta who used to bathe here and it was here that they fell in love. The 45 meters tall waterfall receives its source from The River Kadam that flows through thick forests. 

Around 261 kms from Hyderabad, is a very beautiful waterfall in the Adilabad district of Telangana. After reaching Nirmal, you will have to travel a stretch of 10 km of ghat road which provides you a thrilling experience through dense forest. If you love long and adventurous rides, this road is a must-try. The place is hidden from the noisy external world and offers you the best of nature. It is covered with valleys, dense forest, and chirping birds. After entering the area, you will have to walk around half a kilometer and you will reach a place where you find a series of 408 steps down to the waterfalls.

Pochera waterfalls

Pochera waterfalls are situated in the thickness of the forests. River Godavari merges with the stream of water and falls down from a height of 20m. These beautiful waterfalls with spectacular landscape are a visual treat to the eyes. Since it is surrounded by dense forests, you will find a variety of plants and trees here.

At a distance of 37 kms from the famous Nirmal town, you will find this enthralling waterfall. This beautiful waterfall is the deepest of all the waterfalls in Telangana. This is also a caution to people who wish to take a dip in it. The location is very secluded and surrounded by picturesque locations and scenic environment. The waterfall has great width and height to make it the deepest in Telangana. The fall is 20 meter high and flows down with a great force, and the falls are categorized as plunge waterfalls.

Kala Ashram

Kala Ashram is situated in a serene location. Founded by Shri Ravindra Sharma in the year 1979, the ashram has a wide range of books that are relevant to rural society. The ashram concentrates on traditional arts, philosophy, culture, science and technology. The ashram makes active participation to revive fading art forms like Bhiksha Vruttis.

Sivaram Wildlife Sanctuary

Yet another sanctuary in Adilabad that is breathtaking with its scenic beauty is the Sivaram Wildlife Sanctuary. Established in the year 1987, the 36.29 sq. km of sanctuary has different types of trees and plants. Situated on Godavari River banks, the sanctuary has a rich variety of flora and fauna. Some of the animals found here aretigers, panthers, wild boar, sloth bear, and python and not to forget the crocodiles found in the river.

You are sure to love your stay in Adilabad amidst the enthralling nature with picturesque landscapes and majestic waterfalls. Tourist places in Adilabad is heaven for those who love nature and wild animals. Enjoy the solitude and you are sure to return to this place for yet another rendezvous with the alluring nature.