Eco-Tourism in Bangaru Telangana

Eco Tourism Circuit and Tribal Tourism Circuit in Telangana

In order to make Telangana an attractive destination for eco-tourism and tribal tourism, Government of Telangana is developing two Tourism Circuits Projects namely: (i) Integrated Development of connecting Mulugu - Laknavaram - Medaram -Tadvai - Damarvai - Mallur - Bogatha Waterfalls and (ii) Integrated Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahabubnagar District. These circuits cover scenic and natural beauty of the region, covering forests, Tiger Reserve & wildlife, waterfalls, caves, rivers and reservoirs and ancient temples. Government proposes to develop road connectivity along with building ropeways, tourist cottages, and cruise boats.

I. Tribal Tourism Circuit

Tribal Tourism Circuit Project connects following tourist destinations: Mulugu - Laknavaram - Medaram - Tadvai - Damaravai - Mallur - Bogatha waterfalls.

1. Mulugu Gattama: The Gateway to Medaram:

Mulugu Gatamma temple is considered as the gateway to the Medaram. Pilgrims visiting Sammakka and Saralamma Jatara visits Gatamma temple during Jatara period.

2. Laknavaram:

Laknavaram Lake is one of the engineering marvels of the Kakatiya Kings, spread on a saucer-like land extending to about 10,000 acres, located in Govindraopet Mandal of Warangal District. A sprawling lake surrounded by a chain of beautiful green hillocks, serene water from lush green islands dotting the expansive tank and hanging bridge attracts a large number of tourist round the year.

3. Medaram:

A popular religious congregation or Jatara called "Sammakka - Saralamma" Jatara takes place for three days biennially at Medaram. This is deemed to be the second largest congregation in India, only after the Kumbha Mela. This year "Sammakka - Saralamma" Jatara was celebrated during 17th to 20th February and about 1.30 crore devotees/tourists have been estimated to have come for the Jatara.

4. Tadvai:

Tadvai is also known as Sammakka Saralamma Tadvai, are a tribal village and Mandal headquarters in Warangal district. A major portion of land is covered with wildlife and vegetation. In the view of forest vegetation and wildlife significance, the district forest department offers a unique experience to the nature lovers by opening "Vanajeevan".

5. Mallur Spring Waters:

Chintamani Jalapatham” a natural spring runs through the dense forest believed to have medicinal qualities called malluru spring waters. The Holy shrine of Lord Narasimha Swamy is also located in Malluru.

6. Bogatha Waterfalls:

Bogatha is a beautiful Waterfall, located in the dense forest at Koyaveerapuram G, Wazedu Mandal of Khammam district. This is the second largest waterfall in Telangana State.

7. Kadli Vnm:

The Tourism Department has proposed various works at Kadali Vanam such as upgdigof kkigth, mproment ofteps etc

8. Farahabad:

Farhabad, which literally means "Mount Pleasant" is at an altitude of 914 mts in the Nallamalla Hills in the Eastern Ghats. This holiday destination enjoys a salubrious climate encompassing cottages to attract tourist to the destination.

9. Mallela Theertham:

Mallela Theertham is a beautiful waterfall located in the midst of Nallamalla Forest. The fall originates from small Shiva Lingam and drops from a height of about 500 meters.

10 Srisailam:

This tourism circuit also touches Srisailam which is located on the ancient sacred hill of Srigiri, in the Nallamala range of Andhra Pradesh.

11. Uma Maheshwaram:

Uma Maheswaram is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the picturesque Nallamalla forest. It is the northern gateway of Srisailam-one of the Jyotirlingas.