Tourist places in ADILABAD

Adilabad District is second largest district in the Telangana but,considered as one of  the backward districts in Andhra Pradesh.
There we find mixture of different Cultures.It is famous for handicrafts,etc.,
Places to visit in there are

• The Saraswathi temple at Basar.
• Kuntala waterfalls
• Pochera waterfalls
• Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary
• Sivaram Wildlife Sanctuary
• Pranahitha Wildlife Sanctuary
• Nirmal Toys and Nirmal Paintings, Ravindra Sharma Kalashram
• Kadam Dam
• Sathnala Dam/Lake

The Saraswathi temple at Basar, attracts thousands of pilgrimages every day for "Akshrabhyasa" of their children.It is located on the banks of Godavari River.It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in India where the other is in Jammu & Kashmir.

• History:Maharishi Vyasa,his disciples and sage Suka decided to settle down in a cool and serene atmosphere after the Kurukshetra War. In the quest for a peaceful abode, he came to Dandaka forest and, pleased with serenity of the region hence selected it..After his ablutions in the Godavari, Maharishi Vyasa used to bring three fistful of sand and place it in three small heaps and made images of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kali with his mystic power and later conducted prayers. This idol made of sand has its face smeared with turmeric. Eating a little bit of this turmeric paste, it is believed, will enhance one's wisdom and knowledge. Since Maharishi Vyasa spent considerable time in prayers, the place was then called "Vasara" and turned into Basara due to the influence of the Marathi language in the region.
• Celebrations and Timings:The Puja at the temple starts at 4 am in morning with Abhishekam which carries on for an hour. At 5 o'clock they start the Alankarana whereby the new sarees are adorned to the goddesses. The whole atmosphere is very pious and pure. At 6 am, in the rays of the morning sun, the aarti starts at the temple after which the prasadam is given to the devotees.
• Special poojas and celebrations are held at the temple during Maha Shivaratri, beginning 15 days before (Vasantha Panchami) and continuing 3 days after the festival. Devi Navarathrulu is celebrated for ten days during Dasara.
• How to Reach:Basara is well connected with Road and Rail routes.  
• By Air :  Nearest airport is Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. From Hyderabad one can choose to travel by Bus, Train or by hiring a private taxi. 
• By Train :   Basara has a Rail railway station between Secunderbad Junction - Mudkhed Junction (via Kamareddy, Nizamabad.) 
• By Road :  Number of Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Buses ( APSRTC) are available from Hyderabad Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station ( Imliban Bus station) and from Jubilee Bus Station (JBS  Secunderabad)
• Number of APSRTC buses, as frequent as every half-hour, are available from Imliban Bus station (MGBS), Hyderabad  and Jubilee bustation, Secunderabad, Nizamabad and Bhainsa. 

Here is the list of places to visit near Basara apart from Sri Gnana Sarawathi Devi Temple.

• Sri Mahankali Temple
• Sri Dattatreya Temple
• Sri Vyasa Maharshi Guha
• Sri Vedavathi Shila ( Sri Vedavathi stone)
• Godavari river
• Lord Shiva temple at river Godavari  bank

Basara temple has good accomodation facilities.

• TTD Guest House ( Four Rooms) Each room (Non-AC) Rs. 150 per day, AC room Rs. 400 per day.
• Vemulavada Guest House 4 rooms Rs. 75 per day per room.
• Saraswathi Sadan Guest House with 5 rooms Rs. 75 per day per room.
• Nilanghekar Guest House ( Donor Guest House) With 4 rooms Rs. 100 per day per room.
• Gourla Guest HOuse (Donar Guest House) with 2 rooms Rs.150 per room per day.
• Dharamshala with 9 rooms Rs.100 per room per day.
• There is a large 100 room Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD) Guest House. Rooms are available for Rs. 100 per day.

NOTE: Above prices are given just to give an idea about range of charges.

For further Info: http://basaratemple.org/

Kuntala Waterfalls is the highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh and is beautiful place to visit.These waterfalls, set amidst the Sahayadri mountain range in Andhra Pradesh, presents a wonderful vista with its gushing waters. Identified as the highest waterfalls of the state, the cascade attracts visitors from far and wide.

• Location:At a distance of about 40 kms from Adilabad city, the fall is to be found near Neredikonda Village in Adilabad district. Kuntala Waterfalls appear as a pleasant surprise, accessible through the twirling roads passing from dense forests.
• History:As per the legends, Kuntala Waterfalls were named after the mythological figure Shakuntala, who was the beloved of King Dushyanta. It is said that both of them fell in love with each other amidst the spectacular beauty of the region. Perhaps Shakuntala used to bathe in the waters of the cascade. Through the dense forests, River Kadam flows and tumbles gushing at Kuntala from the height of 45 meters, creating the astounding waterfall.

Owing to this powerful surge, you can feel the air in the region crammed with mist of the darting waters. The cool breeze, with the whiff of flora around, makes the whole atmosphere simply wonderful. In the monsoons, the splendor of the cascade becomes all the more beguiling, since the river comes down with heavy waters.

A temple dedicated to Someshwara Swami is located in the vicinity, where people come to pay their homage to the Lord. You can reach this temple by going through a passage made by a slit in the hill. Festival of 'Maha Shivratri' attracts plenty of devotees to this temple. To put succinctly, Kuntala Waterfalls definitely deserves a visit on your trip to Adilabad.

• Journey:
• Hyderabad to Nirmal:-200 Kms:-5 hours
• Nirmal to Neredigonda:-30 kms:-45 minutes
• Neredigonda to Kuntala:-13 kms:-30 minutes
• Accomodation: Neredigonda is located near to these waterfalls, but Neredigonda is a village you may not find good hotels so you can stay in Nirmal hotels. You will find lot of good hotels in Nirmal.
• When to visit: You will enjoy much if you visit in the rainy season.Plan your trips in the months of July, August,September.So that you can enjoy the trip in the rainy drops.

Pochera Waterfalls

• How to Reach: 250 kms from Hyderabad, and 45 kms (appoximately) from Nirmal, on National Highway no.7, and is on the way to Adilabad-NAGPUR.
• Where to Stay:  As these waterfalls are located near to village Neredigonda, you will not find any hotels to stay nearby. Ideal place is to stay in Nirmal hotels. 
• Food Facility:You will find some small hotels and Dhabas in Neredigonda Village, which is on the highway.Take Food parcels from Nirmal hotels,if you are going from Hyderabad.
• Journey: 
• Hyderabad to Nirmal:-210 Kms:-5 hours
• Nirmal to Neredigonda:-30 kms:-45 minutes
• Neredigonda to Boath X-Roads:-12-15 kms:-15 minutes
• Boath X-Roads to Pochera:-5 kms:-10 minutes
• When to visit: Plan your trip in the months of July to December. So that you can enjoy the full flow of rain water.

The Kaddam Project  is an existing major project across river Kaddam, a tributory of Godavari near Peddur, Kaddam,Adilabad District, Telangana Region, AP, India. The project is envisaged to irrigate an ayacut of 68,000 Ac.Khariff. The Kaddam Project has been integrated with Sriramasagar Project. The reservoir being supplemented through Sriramasagar Project, Saraswathi Canal to stabilize the localized ayacut.

• How To Reach:
• From Adilabad: Ichoda - Pembi - Sathanapally - kaddam:- total distance 96 kms.
• From Hyderabad:Kamareddy - Armur - Nirmal - Kaddam:-265 kms.
• From Karimnagar:Choppadandi - Lakshettipet - Kaddam:-126 kms
• From Mancherial:Lakshettipet - Lingapur - Kaddam:-85 kms
• From Nirmal:Mamda - Sathanapally - Dharmaipet - Kaddam:-46 kms
• From Nizamabad:Armur - Nirmal - Mamda - Kaddam:-115 kms
• From Warangal:Karimnagar - Choppadandi - Lakshettipet - Kaddam:-198 kms

Sathnala Dam is the water Reservoir.It is 16 Km from Adilabad. A famous picnic spot,very near to kadam project.

Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary

is located at Jannaram, Adilabad (AP)

• Area:  Adilabad District. Area 893 Sq. Kms.
• Uniqueness: One of the richest Teak forests in the State, with dense pristine areas free of human disturbance. The River Kadiam flows through this area.
• Flora: Dry Deciduous Teak Forests mixed with Bamboo, Terminalia, Pterocarpus, Anogeisus, Cassias
• Fauna:  Flagship species is Tiger. Also has Panther, Gaur, Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Barking Deer, Chowsingha, Mouse Deer, Sloth Bear and a variety of Birds & Reptiles.
• Accessibility: 50 Kms. from Mancherial. 260 Kms. from Hyderabad by road. Nearest Airport – Hyderabad.
• Accomodation: Forest rest house at Jannaram & Mancherial.
• Season: November to May.

Sivaram Wildlife Sanctuary

• Location and Area: Adilabad & Karimnagar Districts, Area 29.81 Sq. Kms.
• Uniqueness:  A perennial basin in Godavari River, home for Marsh Crocodile or Mugger.
• Flora:  Riverine forest mixed with Teak, Terminalia, Bamboo, Anogeissus, Cassia.
• Fauna: Flagship species is the Marsh Crocodile with Tiger, Langur, Rhesus Monkey, Sloth Bear, Cheetal, Sambar as other associates in the adjoining forests.
• Accessibility:  50 Kms. from Mancherial Railway station. 10 Kms from Manthani in Karimnagar District.
• Accommodation: Forest rest house at Mancherial and Eklaspur (Manthani)
• Season:  November to April

Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary

• Location and Area: Adilabad District. Area 136.02 Sq. Kms.
• Uniqueness: Pranahita River, one of the tributaries of mighty Godavari, abuts this Sanctuary on its east. It is the home for the endangered Black Buck, Chinkara, Wolf. 
• Flora: Dry deciduous and riverine Forests along river Pranahita with Teak, Bamboo, Terminalias, Anogeisus etc.
• Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Cheetal, Black Buck, Nilgai, Chinkara, a variety of aquatic Birds & Reptiles.
• Accessibility: 70 Kms. from Mancherial Railway station. 300 Kms. from Hyderabad by road. Nearest Airport

Additional Details about Nirmal: Visit http://www.nirmalcity.com/