Best Places to Visit in Nizamabad – Temples, Forts & Natural Attractions

1.Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary

Get out of the concrete jungle and witness how God’s creation is magnificent at Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary – one of the not to be missed spots to visit in Nizamabad. This sanctuary supports a wide variety of flora and fauna with the nature lovers’ paradise. Covering an area of 130 square kilometers, Pocharam translates to “Kirana”, and is a habitat for dry deciduous forest, rocky hills and seasonal streams. Look out for spotted deer, sambar, blackbucks and birds, peacocks and owls.

You can take a thrill riding a jeep safari in the sanctuary and experience nature’s beauty in person. There are also chances to see all sorts of animals in their natural habitat and hear about a local ecosystem from experienced guides. With more than 150 species of birds noted in the sanctuary, it is a birdwatchers’ paradise for Pocharam. Stroll through the sanctuary’s varied terrain by nature trails given there.

• Location: Pocharam Forest & Wildlife Sanctuary Trail Rd, Mirgudpally (DP), Telangana 502113

• Distance From Nizamabad: 92.6 Km

• Travel Time From Nizamabad: 2 Hours 20 minutes

• Entry Fees: Adult: ₹30, Child: ₹15

• Best Time to Visit: October and March

2. Mallaram Forest

The Mallaram Forest is a lush green getaway southwest of the town of Nizamabad and one of Nizamabad’s best places to visit. To nature-enthusiasts this is a dense woodland that is blessed with fresh air, pure surroundings and chirping birds. The forest does contain some remarkably ancient geological wonders; for example, the rocks there are thought to be 1,450 million years old. There is a thrilling trek through the super dense cover of the Mallaram Forest.

The trails provide an opportunity to see the exquisite biodiversity of the region and enjoy serenity of nature. You can as well climb the viewpoint tower for panoramic view of a sprawling greenery. Or, you can visit the pagoda, the wonderful heritage building and marvel at the wonders of the solitary rock masses around the forest. One interesting formation is the reportedly two billion year old mushroom shaped rock.

• Location: 8km south-west of town Nizamabad

• Distance From Nizamabad: 8.7 Km

• Travel Time From Nizamabad: 20 minutes

• Entry Fees: Free

• Best Time to Visit: October and March

3. Nizam Sagar

Nizam Sagar is a reservoir formed across the Manjira River, one of the tributaries of Godavari River. It is the richest of all the dams in Telangana and was built in 1923 by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the then ruler of Hyderabad. The Dam is a marvel of engineering and a great sight but the entire area around makes Nizam Sagar a tourist hotspot. The area is blessed with beautiful scenic view, rolling hills, greenery abundance and the sparkling water of the reservoir.

Nizam Sagar is an excellent spot to take to relaxing, enjoy the outdoors. There are boat rides to be taken in the reservoir, picnic on the bank of the reservoir and explore many temples nearby, the Lakshmi Narasimha and the Pocharam Linga temples among others. Different birds are also found within Nizam Sagar and anyone who is an avid birdwatching enthusest will have a lovely time. Among the places to see in Nizamabad, Nizam Sagar defines itself by its natural scenery and sights as well as recreation.

• Location: Achampet, Telangana 503302

• Distance From Nizamabad: 77 Km

• Travel Time From Nizamabad: 2 Hours

• Entry Fees: Free

• Best Time to Visit: July to September

4. Alisagar Lake

Ali Sagar garden, in other words, the Ali Sagar reservoir, is another of the places of interest to visit in Nizamabad. It was constructed in the year 1931 of Nizams of Hyderabad, and has been put to use as a park, a tourist attraction and as an irrigation project. The garden covers an area of 33 acres with excellent landscaping embellished with colourful flower beds, a play-ground for children with swings and slides and a tree house. One of the special attractions is the 1985 AliSagar Deer Park where tourists can view many deer species.

The lake provides boating facilities that include speed boats that will allow those people who want to have an enjoyable ride of scenic nature to do so. AliSagar Deer Park enables a visitor to view different species of deer in their natural settting. This is a wonderful activity for children’s family. The garden lawns and area surroundings make a lovely place to relax and picnic. You can take your food and drink or buy snacks from vendors in the surrounding vicinity.

• Location: M2J6+3FF, Nizamabad, Telangana 503202

• Distance From Nizamabad: 12.5 Km

• Travel Time From Nizamabad: 25 minutes

• Entry Fees: ₹5

• Best Time to Visit: November to February

5. Neelakanteshwara Temple

Neelakanteshwara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, an architectural wonder and one of the places to visit in Nizamabad alongside centuries of importance. The temple takes its name from “Lord of the Blue Throat,” from the myth where Shiva swallowed the poison released by churning the cosmos, according to a story. This ancient temple regarded as to be about 500 years old is hitherto believed to have been constructed by the Satavahana king Satakarni II for the Jains. The temple’s architecture blends the Nagara style including complicated artwork on its walls and pillars.

You may witness this unique presence of divine trinity, Lord Shiva in his self-manifested form of Swaymbhu Linga (Swaymbhu linga), Lord Vishnu reclining like Padmanabhaswamy and Lord Brahma seated on his lotus. You can take part in the annual festival (in January/February) that has a mammoth chariot procession. What makes this festival even more interesting is the fact only the Ratha Saptami (chariot ceremony) day the Shiva linga captures the rays of sun. Also you can feel the spiritual aura and tranquility of the temple. Even devotees are permitted to take Abishekm (holy bath) at the Shiva Linga with the assistance of the temple priests.

• Location: Kanteshwar, Nizamabad, Telangana 503002

• Distance From Nizamabad: 3.5 Km

• Travel Time From Nizamabad: 10 minutes

• Entry Fees: Free

• Best Time to Visit: October to March

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