Best Places to Visit in Narayanpet – Temples, Forts & Cultural Attractions

1.Eklaspur Eco Park

Eklaspur Eco Park is an emerging eco-tourism destination in and of Telangana, located in the lap of nature, charming the hearts of travelers, nature lovers and the weekend explorers. This park, which is ethically set amidst a serene area around Jagtial district is built in a way that it reflects an excellent combination of natural beauty, environmental education and recreation.

Highlights:

• Exuberant green scrub and hiking circuits for relaxing walks.
• Bird watching areas where you can view local as well as migratory birds.
• Children play areas for family fun and safety outings
• Eco- friendly seating and picnic area`s for groups.
• Native plant species planted throughout to inform the visitor

Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (All days)

Location: Eklaspur Village, Jagtial District, Telangana

2.Kondapalli Cheruvu, Narayanpet

Situated in the beautiful town of Narayanpet in Telangana, Kondapalli Cheruvu is a serene, beautiful temporary water body with cultural as well as natural allure. From just a water reservoir, in years past, it has grown not just to a peaceful local retreat for the people who want to be calm and in touch with nature.

Kondapalli Cheruvu is not just any pretty lake—it is a living component of the towns ecosystem and way of life. This tank which is surrounded by greenery small shrines walking path is known for its scenic reflection during sunrise and sunset. Locals, out for early morning walks or for quiet evenings, or for community celebrations near the water, come here quite often.

• Location: Kondapalli Cheruvu, Narayanpet District, Telangana

• Best Time to Visit
• Ideal Time: Early mornings or late evenings; best views and a milder climate.

• Season: Months after the monsoons (October–February) when the tank is full and the tank is full and greenery is rich.

3.Dargah Hazrat Syed Shah Ahmed Qattal Hussaini R.A.

Dargah of Hazrat Syed Shah Ahmed Qattal Hussaini (R.A.) located in Kollampally in Mahbubnagar district of Telangana is a dreaded Sufi temple that receives devotees from all parts. Hazrat Syed Shah Ahmed Qattal Hussaini or Maqdoom Khwaja Syed Shah Ahmed Qattal Hussaini Ashrafi Jalali was a famous Sufi saint, who focused his teachings on spiritual enlightenment and devotion.

The Dargah is famous for the holding of annual Urs in honour of the festival of the passing away of the saint. These events are celebrated by rituals like Sandal festival, illumination of the shrine on which many number of devotees assemble together to pay homage and seek blessings. The Urs is celebrated on 14th, 15th and 16th of Safar and is known to have many activities from religious to cultural.

4.Megalith Burials

Mudumal village site of Megalithic burial in the Maganoor Mandal of Mahbubnagar district is a monumental site for both archaeology and culture of South India. Dated approximately 3,500 – 4,000 years ago, taking a peek at this site gives in depth perspectives on what the prehistoric societies of this region were like.

Astronomical Significance
The potential use of Mudumal site as an ancient astronomical observatory is its most vivid characteristics. The menhirs position correlates with certain important celestial events like the rising and setting of the sun at solstices. Specifically, a square shaped stone amongst a group of stone circles has cup-marks which look very much like Ursa Major constellation, indicating astronomical knowledge that was quite advanced.

This alignment of celestial bodies reinforces the relevance of the site in the study of the cross-over between prehistoric architecture and astronomy in South Asia.

5.Sangam Banda Dam

The Sangambanda Dam (Sangambanda Balancing Reservoir) is an important irrigation project close to Makthal in Narayanpet district, Telangana. Frigerated on the the Krishna river, the dam is instrumental in ensuring agriculture and water-keeping in the region.

The size of the Sangambanda reservoir was designed to hold a storage capacity of 3.37 TMC (thousand million cubic feet). However, because of delay in relocation of residents from areas slated for submersion, the reservoir has experienced operating below capacity having capacity 2 TMC of water. This deficiency has affected the irrigation potential of the reservoir.

The reservoir feeds water through right and left canals into thousands of acres in Makthal and Maganoor mandate. Although of all sense , the left canal’s extension is incomplete , pending construction work and land acquisition challenges. The local farmers have been lobbying for the completion of such works in order to support consistent water supply for agriculture.

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