Nalgonda Travel Guide

Indulge in a tour to Nalgonda situated in the state of Telangana in southern India. It is surrounded by the Krishna and Khammam districts in the East, Mahaboobnagar and Hyderabad districts in the West, Mahabubnagar and Guntur districts in the South and Warangal and Medak districts in the North. The rivers Krishna, Dindi and Musi flow through this place. Nalgonda was formerly known as Neelagiri and came under the rule of many dynasties like the Sathavahanas, Golkondas, Mughals and even the Nizam Kings. The district of Nalgonda also boasts of being the top most producer of cement in the entire state of Telangana in India.

Tourist Attractions

The most significant and interesting places to visit during a tour to Nalgonda are the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Pillalamarri, Nandikonda, Nagarjunakonda, Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Sanctuary, Bhongiri Fort, Rachakonda Fort, Phanigiri Buddhist sites, Pochampally Textile Center, Shri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Kolanpaka Jain Temple and the Rachakonda Temples.

How to reach

The district of Nalgonda is located at a distance of 103 kilometers from Hyderabad. Nalgonda is well connected by road with important towns in the state. Air, rail and water transportation is not available to reach Nalgonda.