RANGA REDDY HISTORY

This district is named after the famous freedom fighter and Telanga leader Sri. Ranga Reddy as Rangareddy district. This district was earlier included in the Hyderabad district and later formed as a seperate district in the year 1978. Originally named Hyderabad (Rural) district, it was renamed after Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy, a freedom fighter who fought for the independence of Telangana from the Nizams and who went on to become the deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.

RANGA REDDY TOURISM (MAHESHWARAM)

The lord of destruction and resurrection of the Hindu trinity, Lord Shiva reigns supreme among the ruins left by the ravages of time and man. Besides the main temple, Maheshwaram has two fortresses – Shiva Ganga and Vishnu Ganga, the Kacheri house of Akkanna and Madanna, famous ministers of Bhaktha Ramdas era, the Kodanda Ramalayam, and the Shivaji Durgam. Every edifice here bears the imprint of more than 500 years of history. Making an unforgettable impression on the mind’s eye are the exquisite and detailed sculptures in the many temples here.

HIMAYAT SAGAR

Himayat Sagar is an artificial located about 20 km from Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, India. It lies parallel to another artificial lake Osman Sagar and it is smaller in size among both. The storage capacity of the reservoir is about 3.0 TMC..

CHILKUR

Nestled in an arm of the beautiful Himayath sagar lake this little village is not only scenic but is also held sacred by the people of the region. The ancient temple of the Lord Balaji is located on an excellent spot by the side of the lake and is increasingly attracting devotees of God as well as of nature. The National Deer Park here is an attempt to protect and nurture the beautiful fauna of the land.

DURGAM CHERUVU

Among the many lakes that dot the Rangareddy District and the twin cities, Durgam Cheruvu is the most unspoilt and quietest. Surrounded by the unique rock mounds that mark the plateau, the ‘’cheruvu’’ or the lake makes for a welcome get away from the noisy urban milieu. Boat rides on the lake, games and food stalls add further to the atmosphere of relaxation here.

KEESARAGUTTA

A thousand ‘’Shiva Lingas’’. All dating back to times beyond memory. Keesaragutta, a unique hillock with a thousand gods, is well known as the place where Lord Rama worshipped Shiva ages and ages ago. The temple here with over a thousand years of history has a unique sand sculpture in the sanctum sanctorum And the archealogical museum here houses artifacts dating back to the 4th century. Keesara is a testament to the Artefacts of the land

NIZAMABAD HISTORY

Nizamabad is a town situated in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. Formerly known as Indur or Indrapuri, it also serves as the financial headquarters of the Nizamabad district. In the 8th century, the city had been reined by the Rashtrakutas. It derived its name from Nizam-ul-Mulk, the ruler of the Nizam state. Once the princely states of South India, Nizamabad is the biggest commercial and trading center of the district today. Earlier it had been under the sway of the Chalukya dynasty and then Tughlaq dynasty, followed by the Nizam Kings. After attaining importance industrially and agriculturally, it has come into the glare of publicity. This place was further highlighted with the establishment of Telangana University that serves the districts of Nizamabad, Adilabad and Medak. Nizamabad is also a promising destination from the point of view of travel and tourism. Being influenced by various dynasties, Nizamabad definitely boasts of a blend of cultures. It has rich coffers in the form of forests and agricultural lands. Its major industries are made by confectionery and alcohol units. It is striving hard to achieve heights without compromising its rich culture and indigenousness. Together with grand festivals and ancient monuments, Nizamabad is a great place to visit in Andhra Pradesh.

NIZAMABAD TOURISM (Pochampad)

The Sree Ram Sagar Project, Pochampad one of the biggest irrigation project in the District is having a lot of potential for tourism development. The Dam site itself is located 13 km from Surbiryal. The Project serves as water source to 5 Districts (Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Adilibad, warangal and Khammam) through its three canal. Near to the Dam Site an Sree Ram Mandir temple is also present which is located near the riverbank and one of the most attractive places in Godavari pushkaralu. The project site comprises the dam, pochampad village, project house and a guest house.

NIZAM SAGAR

Nizamsagar was constructed across the Manjira River, a tributary of the Godavari River, between Achampet and Banjapalle villages of the Nizamabad district in Andhra Pradesh, India. Nizamsagar dam was constructed in 1923by the then rulers of the erstwhile Nizam state, Nizam-Ul-Mulk. It is made by making over 40 villages empty. This masonry dam sprawling across the river for 3 km with a fourteen feet wide motorable road over it. There are excellent boarding and lodging facilities nearby, for tourists.

NIZAMABAD FORT

This port is said to be built by Rashtraputha kings in the 10th Centaury. At top the Quilla at about 300' height there is a Rama temple built by Ramdas Mantra of Chatrapathi Sivaji. This is the huge temple with Corridors, Muntaps, Mahamuntaps and large Kalyana Mandapam of about 2000 sq,feet. Area.