Hill Rocks: Hyderabad’s own trekking spot

Love trekking? Try going to the hill rocks that are located adjacent Durgam Cheruvu which has become a prime attraction particularly among people in hi-tech city.

People from the different parts of the city are thronging the place to enjoy the panoramic view of the city. Adding to the panoramic view, a large number of peacocks and other animals at this place draws the attention of a larger crowd.

A techie, Vishal Singh said, “Earlier we used to go to Bhongir or Tamil Nadu for trekking during the weekends or on vacation. Now this place has also become a trekking zone for a quite number of techies.”

Apart from the view that attracts many, it has also become a prime location for several budding photographers and short film makers.

Finding the place apt for shooting a scene in his film short film maker, Raghuram Reddy said, “We shot some scenes for our upcoming short film an evening walk. We looked for a place in the city which has big rocks covering with greenery and finally found this spot apt for the short film.”

While the place has become an attraction to many, it still lacks proper fencing and if attention is not paid to the issue one can fall deep into the gorge.

Expressing her concern over the issue, a multinational company employee K Niharika said, “This place has been attracting several people, the government should take adequate measures and ensure proper fencing.”

By:Chitra Saikumar