Best Places to Visit in Vikarabad – Ananthagiri Hills, Temples & Nature Escapes

1. Ananthagiri Hills

Within easy reach, 5 km away from Vikarabad and 75 km northwest of Hyderabad, lies the Ananthagiri hills. With the Eastern Ghats on their surroundings, these hills are a retreat for hikers and trekkers. Visitors might also be able to smell a pleasant whiff of coffee, coffee which originates from this very country’s coffee plantations. Aside from their beautiful locale, their proximity to other attractions makes the hills a favorite destination for travelers. Also you can add Araku Tribal Museum, Musi River, Padmapuram Gardens, Tyda Park, and also Bhavanasi Lake to your itinerary. As a result, tourists who plan to visit the Ananthagiri hills that are nearby Vikarabad, will see plenty of attractions to enjoy that may intrigue them very much.

Timings: Everyday

Entry fee: No Entry Fee

Nearest railway station: Srikakulam Road Railway Station

Nearest airport: Hyderabad Airport

2. Kotpally Reservoir

This spectacular site for the rural tourism located near the Ananthagiri hills at Vikarabad is the favorite place for any water activities. You can spend extremely reasonable prices on boating, canoeing, and kayaking. In order for you to get the most out of your experience you are advised to book your slots in advance. Besides, you are free to swim, have picnics, or camp around the reservoir. You are likely to find various vendors on grounds dispensing a variety of yummies snacks at a very fast pace. Many visitors are attracted by the dams during weekends and holidays. The best time to plan your visit would be from November to March.

Timings: Everyday

Entry fee: No Entry Fee

Opening hours: 8 AM to 6:30 PM

Nearest railway station: Srikakulam Road Railway Station

Nearest airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

3. Vooty Golf County

Vooty Golf Course has a high recognition as a part of the elite golf facilities in India. It is located in Manneguda Village; Pudur Mandal Vikarabad. Its set of shots, striking playing angles, and beautiful parkland backdrop elevate the pleasure of golf playing in Vooty Golf Course. This golf nation is unique in the fact that a golf club, academy, driving range, resort are all combined in one package. A unique feature of this golf course is its cool climate where the temperatures are cooler by 5-6 degrees Celsius than in Hyderabad and a favorite destination during the summer. For golfers and anyone requiring a haven of tranquility, this golf country needs to be a must-see destination for your schedule.

Timings: Everyday

Entry fee: No Entry Fee. Rented vehicles or reserved cars involve extra costs of such events and golf.

Opening hours: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

The closest railway station to reach is: Hyderabad Railway Station. Nearest airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

Nearest airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

4. Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple

This temple is also referred as Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy and it is located at Ananthagiri town of Vikarabad. Performed by Rishi Markandeya, this monument dedicated to Lord Vishnu contains a significant chapter in history. Hidden almost 75 km from Hyderabad, the temple exists beyond the city’s frantic pace, and provides a calm haven for spiritual contemplation. To see how the Musi River got started, you have the option of following the hose, downhill into the wooded area. Many of the people who come here encourage to explore the forested paths and watch birds around. Citizens from abroad as well as worshippers close by love visiting the temple with more visitors during the weekends.

Timings: Everyday

Opening hours: Access is 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM on the mornings and 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM on the afternoons.

Entry fee: Free for all devotees.

Nearest railway station: Vikarabad Junction (VKB)

Nearest airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

5. Sri Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple

The Shiva temple that is 500 years old is located only 6 kilometers away from Vikarabad in the Bugga Ramakingeshwaram village. The temple rises from amidst green, and in a thick forest. An important feature of the temple is a below ground water stream that starts under the shivling and flows out in to the Ananthagiri forests. The stream, according to local tradition, is considered to have curative properties. A Surya kunda exists where its waters gush out in the mouth of a Nandi shaped statue. A specific time when you can visit the temple is the time of Maha Shivratri, Karthika Shraddham, or Rama Navami when many pilgrims from the surrounding areas come to the temple for celebrations.

Timings: Everday

Opening hours: From 6 am to 1 pm in the day and from 4 pm to 8 pm at night.

Nearest railway station: Vikarabad Railway Junction

Nearest airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

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