Ananthagiri Hills, Vikarabad district

Ananthagiri Hills
View from Ananthagiri Hills
Highest point
Coordinates17°18′43″N 77°51′47″E / 17.312°N 77.863°E / 17.312; 77.863
Naming
Language of nameSanskrit
Geography
Ananthagiri Hills is located in Telangana
Ananthagiri Hills
Ananthagiri Hills
LocationTelangana, India
Climbing
Easiest routeHyderabad

Ananthagiri Hills is located in Vikarabad district,[1] Telangana, India.[2][3][4] The water flows from these hills to Osman Sagar, also known as Gandipet lake, and Himayathsagar.

It is one of the dense forests in Telangana. Ananthagiri Temple is located in this forested area. It is the birthplace of Musi river, also called as Muchkunda River, which flows through Hyderabad, 5 km from Vikarabad.

Ananthagiri forest
Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple

It is one of the earliest habitat areas. Ancient caves, medieval fort structures and temple shows the antiquity of this area.

Musi River

Main article: Musi River (India)

The Musi River, originates in Ananthagiri Hills 90 kilometers to the west of Hyderabad and flowed due east for almost all of its course. It joins the Krishna River at Wadapally in Nalgonda district after covering a total distance of about 240 km.[5]

Tourist attractions near Ananthagiri Hills

Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple

This temple is located in Ananthagiri hills, about 75 kilometers from Hyderabad. Lord Vishnu is in the form of Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy and Ananthagiri is named after him. There is also a hotel near this temple which is operated by the Telangana Government.[6]

Nagasamudram Lake

Near the temple, there is this lake called Nagasamudram Lake or kotipally reservoir which is located near to a dam and at a distance of regarding 20 km from Ananthagiri hills. The lake is also known as Kotipally Reservoir as it is also a masonry dam. It offers one of the most serene views during monsoon seasons.

Trekking

There are two trekking trails in the forests, one that begins from the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and another that begins about 0.5 kilometres from the temple, towards Kerelli.[5]

Weekend Getaway from Hyderabad

Ananthagiri Hills, located near Hyderabad, India, serves as an ideal weekend getaway. Nestled amidst lush greenery, it offers a serene escape from the urban hustle. Famous for its ancient temple, coffee plantations, and pristine landscapes, Ananthagiri Hills provides a rejuvenating retreat for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

References

  1. ^ "Ananthagiri Hills Resort". Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Ananthagiri Hills to be developed into resort". The Hindu. 5 September 2006. Archived from the original on 8 January 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Plan to develop Ananthagiri Hills into tourist resort". The Hindu. 8 September 2006. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  4. ^ The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : Bauxite deals smack of graft: Naidu
  5. ^ a b "Ananthagiri Hills". Tourism destinations in AP. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2012. [unreliable source?]
  6. ^ Ananthagiri, Hills. "Hyderabad's favourite weekend escapade". Telangana Today. Leka. Retrieved 10 August 2019.