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Devarakonda Fort

Devarakonda Fort is located in Devarakonda town in Nalgonda District of Telangana State, India.

Devarakonda which is as Mandal Headquarters, is a tiny village situated in Nalgonda district. The Devarakonda village is home to one of the most astonishing forts found in Telangana. The village attracts many tourists from over the world. There was a time when the fort stood high in place flaunting the glory of the village, but now due to negligence, the fort is in ruins.

Rachakonda Fort

Rachakonda Fort is a 14th-century fort located in Rachakonda, Narayanapoor Mandal, Nalgonda District, Telangana State, India.
Rachakonda Fort was the capital to the Rachakonda region was first ruled by Kakatiyas and then it was taken by Padma Nayaka dynasty, from them it is concurred Muslim Bahmani Sultanate in1433 AD. Qutub Shahi and Nizams also ruled this kingdom.

The architecture Rachakonda Fort is of medieval Hindu fort architecture. It is a structure made of large stones which are of irregular size and indefinite shape. The fort is constructed without using any Mortar. At the entrance, there are gates that are made of stone pillars and horizontal beams. The exterior walls of the building are built with stones and the interiors are layered with mud. The structure of Rachakonda Fort was strategically developed as a defensive bastion with strong fortifications. It was one of the most prominent structures during the pre-firearms era.

Telangana Step Wells

A grand stepwell at Kichanapally, Sangareddy

Imagine being in an arid, parched part of the youngest State of India. You badly want water, but all you see is miles of nothingness. And suddenly you find several flights of stairs leading to water.

No, its not a mirage! These are ‘step wells’ - wonderful structures that are now virtually forgotten.

Stepwells in Telangana are found at old forts, temple complexes and on agricultural lands. They have also been political power centres.

Makar Sankranti Festival

Sankranti means transmigration of the Sun from one Rashi (constellation of the zodiac in Indian astronomy) to the next. Hence, there are 12 Sankrantis in a year.

Why is it called Makar Sankranti?
On Makar Sankranti, the sun enters the sun-sign of Capricorn or Makara (the Indian rashi). Therefore the 'Makar' in the name. Thus, the name of the festival literally means the movement of the sun into Capricorn.

Though extremely popular as Makar Sankranti, the festival is predominantly a harvest festival and is celebrated throughout India, from north to south and east to west. While Makar Sankranti is most popular in West India, down south, the festival is known as Pongal and in the north, it is celebrated as Lohri. Uttarayan, Maghi, Khichdi are some other names of the same festival.

Makar Sankranti Festival is observed every year in the month of January falls on 14th or 15th .

Most Hindu festivals follow the position of the moon and are based on the lunar calendar. Thus, the dates of festivals change every year. But Makar Sankranti is a festival which falls on the same day every year as it follows the solar calendar.

However, once every eighty years, due to revolution, the day is postponed by one day. Makar Sankranti is celebrated on the 14th of January every year (sometimes on the 15th) for now.

From 2050, it is predicted that the festival will fall on the 15th January (and occasionally on the 16th).

Tilgul
Makar Sankranti is the festival of til-gul where sesame and jaggery laddoos or chikkis are distributed among all. They are generally accompanied by the saying, "Til-gul ghya ani gud gud bola", which translates to 'eat these sesame seeds and jaggery and speak sweet words'. The festival is one of bonding where every member of society is asked to bury the hatchet with enemies and foes and live in peace. Also, it is a superstition that during the festival, the Sun God forgets his anger on his son Shani and visits him. Thus, by distributing sweets, everyone is asked to spread joy around. Also, since the festival falls in winter, eating of sesame and jaggery is considered beneficial to health as they are warm foods. Thus, it is specifically this sweet that's distributed as it signifies bonding and good health.

In the early hours of sankranti festival “Haridas” the servant of lord Vishnu is seen by singing songs he visits every house and offer blessings.

Kite Flying

On this occasion every city and town seen with the flying-kites and sky seems to be color full, the craziest part is they enjoy by cutting neighbor’s kites, funny right?

There is a very interesting reason behind the kite-flying. Kite-flying in olden days was generally done in the early hours of the morning, when the sun's rays were bright but not too harsh. Also, during kite-flying, the human body was exposed to the sun for long hours. The early morning sun is considered beneficial for the skin and body. Since winter is also the time of a lot of infections and sickness, by basking in the sun, Hindus believed that the bad bacteria on their bodies would be cleared to a certain extent. Creating a fun way of sun basking where no one would even realise they were reaping benefits was through kite flying. Cool, right?

Pilgrimages

It is a 4 days long festival by claiming its own significance's of each day and the days are classified as:

Day 1 – BHOGI
Day 2 – MAKAR SANKRANTI
Day 3 – KANUMA
Day 4 – MUKKANUMA

Day 1 – BHOGI
The preceding day of sankranti is bhogi , on this day people discard the old things as it is a transition into new period . At the dawn, people lit a fire with the solid fuels and wooden furniture that is no longer in use, the sign of this act is sacrifices all the old habits, beliefs and attachments in the presence of god of fire.
In Hindus family the children usually less than 3 years old are showered with Indian fruit “Regi Pandlu “ in Telugu in order to protect the children from evil eye .
Landlords offer gifts to the workers in the form of clothes; money food and sweets are distributed to every one to spread sweet of happiness.

Day 2 – MAKAR SANKRANTI
During this day everyone wakes in the early morning and starts with their holy bath and wear new cloths and perform traditional offerings to ancestors and pray god.the women decorates the house as well as ground (entrance of house) by drawing beautiful patterns (muggu) on the ground “rangoli” in telugu and it is decorated with flowers and a hand pressed piles of cow dung called “gobbemma”.
On this day everyone in the family are reunion to share their happiness with all the members in family especially siblings.

Day 3 – KANUMA
The day after makar sankranti is kanuma this day is specially associated with farmers on this day every farmer pray and showcase their cattle with honour .The women in the family feeds the cattle to share love and affection towards animals .in general this is a Thank giving day to cattle.

Day 4 - MUKKANUMA
Finally , the last day of sankranti is mukkanuma and farmers offer prayers to soil, rain and fire for helping them to harvest and some even offer gifts to goddess ( probably this will be animals).

The celebration of this day is mostly seen in coastal Andhra where all the members of family reunion to have have some fun filled activities, these activities mostly include cock fighting (kodi pandalu ) , bullock/Ox racing , kite flying .

Resources

http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/7-interesting-facts-you-did-not-know-about-makar-sankranti-229405.html

http://www.makarsankranti2017.com/2016/10/makar-sankranti-festival-information.html

http://www.india.com/buzz/makar-sankranti-2016-importance-significance-story-of-why-makar-sankranti-is-celebrated-860609/

Bheemalpen Festival

Festival season for Adivasis has begun with ‘Bheemalpen’ festival which is popular as Bheemanna pujalu and they take ‘Devul’ (wooden deities) for bathing at sacred place ‘Demmala rajul’ near Dhammannapet in Utnoor mandal.

Adivasis celebrate Bheemalpen festival in the month of ‘Margashira’ every year. Adivasis are busy in celebrating their traditional festivals these days in the district.

Adivasis of Asifabad take their Devul to ‘Khariyar’ and Kerameri to ‘Patteda’, Tiryani to Danthanpalli ganga, Narnoor to Gundala ganga, Indravelli to ‘Pulikakchar’ and Adivasis of Neredigonda bathe their wooden deities in the Kuntala waterfalls. Most of the Adivasi jataras will follow their festivals in the Adilabad district.

Adivasis do their cooking with the new crops or beans like ‘chikkudu’, ‘Anapa’, pulses like redgram, rice only after performing special puja called Satti to the Bheemalpen.

Adivasis festivals continue with Jangubai to be held from January 11- February8 in the dense forests near Parandholi in Keremeri mandal on the borders of Maharashtra.

Mesram Mothirao of Gangapur village in Utnoor mandal who led a group of Adivasis to the Demmalrajul, said they have started their journey by walk and they returned to their village three days later after performing pujas to Bheemalpen. Bheemalpen festival is the first one in their festival season and they perform puja with devotion’, he said.

The wooden deities called ‘Devul’ (gods) are bathed (Gangasnan) and taken to their village and to be installed in the sacred place as usual. The Kolam and Gond Adivasis will perform special puja to the Bhemalpen in this season.

These rituals reflect the Adivasis’ sacred bond with the nature and crops they cultivate and sacredness attached to the food grains they consume.

Gondi Dharma Pracharak Sedmaki Seetharam said ‘Bheemaldev festival has much importance in the festival calendar of the Adivasis and they cannot avoid the Bheemalpen festival’.

He said Adivasis will be busy in their festivals Jangubai and Jallidevara (Persapen) which are important for the Adivasis and the popular Adivasi jataras will follow their festivals.

The popular Adivasis jataras are
Jagadamba jatara in Lingapur in Sirpur( U),
Kamdev in Narnoor
Keslapur in Indravelli
Budumdev in Shyampur in Utnoor
Mahadev in Sirpur (U)
Balaji in Kerameri
Bhadi jatara in Bela mandals

Source
http://srinivasjournalism.blogspot.com/2016/01/adivasis-welcome-season-of-festivals.html

Dokra or Dhokra Metal Craft

Dokra Metal craft is quite popular in the tribal regions of Telangana. Dhokra or Dokra also known as bell metal craft is a tribal metal craft widely seen in Jainoor Mandal, Adilabad District of Telangana.

Dhokra is an ancient bell metal craft practiced by the Ojha metal-smiths of Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Telangana – the style and workmanship of the artisan community being different in different states.

In Telangana, the Ojha artisans are also known as Wojaris or Ojjis who create brass metal art objects using the tedious but perfect lost wax technique while casting the metal.

The Dokra artifacts are made in brass and are unique in that the pieces do not have any joints. The method is by combining metallurgical skills with wax techniques employing the lost wax technique, a unique form where mould is used only once and broken, making this art the only one-of-its-kind in the world.

The 100 Ojha families, a sub tribe of the Raj Gond Adivasis found in Keslaguda, Ushegaon and Jamgaon of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district and Tamsi mandal of Adilabad district, manufacture brass metal items using the lost wax technique since centuries. The artisans traditionally manufacture only items like lamps and bells of different sizes used by the Raj Gonds and Kolam tribe in agriculture and religious activity.

A minor resurgence of Adivasi culture witnessed in the old undivided Adilabad district has provided scope for the traditional Ojha artisans to indulge in creativity. Due to the phenomenon ensuring good sales during the Dandari-Ghusadi festival gone by and also holding out the promise of the trend to continue in the religious season ahead, the Dhokra brass metal artisans are making artifacts which they had discontinued to produce since about three decades.

The artisans make bronze and brass objects using the casting technique called dhokra,where a clay model is the core,over which,wax threads are wrapped around to form a layer.This is again covered with yet another layer of clay which has an opening. Molten bronze or brass is poured into this opening, which melts the wax completely, replacing it with brass or bronze. The cast object needs the outer mould to be broken each time.

In Adilabad district, places like Ushegaon and Chittalbori are the main contributors of this art. What catches your eye in this beautiful craft is that each piece is different from the other.

The craft produces objects like figurines, tribal gods, etc.

This work has good demand both in the domestic and international market due to its aesthetic look and primitive simplicity. The work consists of folk motifs, peacocks, elephants, horses, measuring bowl, lamp caskets and other simple art forms and traditional designs.

There are many families in Adilabad district dedicated to this ancestral craft, which is a labor-intensive work.

Very often, the artisans take up only order based work with an advance. The purchase of raw materials would require an initial expenditure beyond their means, more so if the end products do not sell. Dhokra is a very labour intensive as making of a simple piece could consume 4-5 days while more complicated designs could take upto 2-3 weeks. The designs are usually traditional, though they are known to make contemporary designs on demand. The characteristic pieces include slender and elongated metal figurines, folk motifs, elephants, peacocks, horses and household articles like measuring bowls and lamps The unique feature of a dhokra artefact is that the pieces do not have any joints. The entire object is handcrafted with the final product that has a distinct texture depending on the wax strips used in its design.

Things have recently started looking up for the Ojhas of Adilabad as they have tapped into their local markets comprising of the Gond tribal homes and their seasonal jatras or fairs. The idols of local deities – Jangubai, Bheemalpen and Persapen are most popular as are other items used in worship. The study of their return to local markets is unique in the lives of all artisan communities.

Typically dhokra objects cost between Rs.300 -500.

Contact:
Bhujang Rao Ojha: +91 94-92-428293 [Keslaguda, Kerameri mandal]
Indrajeet Ojha: +91 9652950224 [Belsari Rampur village in Tamsi mandal]

Sources
http://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/about/arts-crafts/dokra-metal-crafts.html
https://floatstheboat.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/adilabad-dhokra/

Khamdev Temple & Jathara

Kamdev or Khamdev temple is located in Narnoor village and mandal, Adilabad District, Telangana State, India.

This temple is dedicated to Khamdev and the tribal Jathara which starts in January every year attracts the Thodasam tribe from all villages across the district.

The Thodasam clan honours Lord Khamdev as their personal God. The clan has a custom where one of the paternal sisters must consume a lot of handmade sesame oil over the course of three years at the yearly festival.

Adivasis believe that this ritual helps fulfil their dreams and brings about positive changes in their lives, which is why it is performed once every three years. They believe that carrying forward the tradition will provide good produce to farmers and will bring happiness and harmony to the community. According to them, the tradition began way back in 1961. Since then, as many as 20 paternal sisters of the clan have fulfilled the tradition successfully.

The five-day-long annual festival is held on the day of the full moon day in the month of Pushya, a sacred month of the Hindu calendar year. Jatara begins with tribals making their offerings to the deity. Pilgrims, both girijans and non-tribals, from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh besides Maharashtra make a beeline to the event which paves way for get together of relatives once a year.

As part of customs, members of the community keep away from consuming liquor and visit temples to offer prayers without wearing any footwear.

Adivasis from Gond, Kolam, Thoti, and Pardhan communities, as well as those from neighbouring States such as Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, visit the district to offer prayers. Those who are unable to attend the celebrations in person celebrate in their own villages with their community. They indulge in affectionate chats with dear ones and share food.

Dec 24, 2017 : Khamdev jatara of the Thodasam clan of Raj Gond Adivasis will now be a five-day affair instead of the customary 15 days.

http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Khammam-Tab/2017-01-14/Kamdev-temple-Jatara-begins-/273607
By: Madavi Manik Rao

http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/JM-9-shocking-facts-of-kamdev-no-one-knows-4448128-PHO.html?seq=10

Manjeera Dam

Manjeera Dam is located on the Manjeera river at Kalabgur, Sangareddy District, Telangana State, India.

This is an ideal picnic spot. One can spend quality time with family or friends at the Environmental Education Centre here.

Another main attraction of this place is the crocodile-breeding pond, which has been set up for rehabilitation of crocodiles.

The glistening waters of the reservoir and the wildlife around make it an ideal picnic spot in an unspoilt and serene environment.

Manjeera, a major source of drinking water for Hyderabad in a good year with rains, spreads over 10 square miles at its full capacity.

Located at a distance of about 70 kilometers from Hyderabad

Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary

Mangeera or Manjira wildlife sanctuary is located on the Manjeera river at Kalabgur, Sangareddy District, Telangana State, India.

The charming part about this sanctuary is that one can take an adventurous boat ride for Bird watching in the Manjira Wildlife & Bird Sanctuary.

Originally a crocodile sanctuary, today more than 70 species of birds are spotted here and is home for the vulnerable species mugger crocodile.

This man-made reservoir provides drinking water to Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Sangareddy Kasi Visweshwara Temple

Sri Kasi Vishweshwara Temple is situated in Kalpagooru village close to the Manjeera Barrage near
Sangareddy town in Sangareddy District, Telangana State, India.

The history of the temple dates back to the era of the Kakatiya rulers from 11th century A.D.

The temple complex is also home to two other temples, they are Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple & Sri Venugopala Swamy temple. Hence it is also called as Trikootaalayamu.

Sri Kasi Vishweswara temple is seen towards the southern portion of garbhaalayam while Sri Venugopalaswamy temple is seen near the northern portion of garbhaalayam.

According to legend, this temple was built on water stream coming from holy Kasi. It is said that in case if you drop a coin in garbhaalayam of Sri Venugopala Swamy temple, then you can hear a sound similar to that of a coin being dropped in water. Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple is located towards the west side of garbhaalaya.

The temple resembles Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal in terms of architecture & construction style.

The beautiful temples are adorned by regular pujas & abhishekam every day.

Thanks to the Bathukamma festival, an 11th century village – Kalabgoor – located a few kilometres away from the district headquarters got a place for promotion under rural tourism

It is only four Kms from old Bus Station of Sangareddy and is located at a distance of 60 Km from Hyderabad and 71 kms from Medak.

Sources

http://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/divine-destinations/medak/kasi-visweashwara-temple.html
http://chowdampurushotham.blogspot.com/2011/02/kalpagur-vilage-sangareddy-medak.html

Palvoncha Peddamma Temple

Peddamma Temple which s dedicated to Ammavari Goddess famous Durga Devi Temple located in K.P. Jagannadhapuram Village, Palvancha Mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem District

Kothagudem and palvancha are the twin industrial towns in Bhadradri district of the Indian state of Telangana.

The temple comes alive during the months of October and November.

This a temple that gives darshan to public by the road side. Daily hundreds of devotees this temple this temple is on the way to India's most famous temple Sri Seetharamachandra Swamy Devasthanam, Bhadrachalam.

This is situated 80 km away to khammam district enroute to bhadrachalam temple town

near SH 11 and NH 44 between Palvancha and Bhadrachalam Towns

History

In olden days when this region used to be a dense forest, a large tiger used to roam in this area and used rest in the shade of a tamarind tree.

People used to watch this tiger traveling this road. The tiger never did harm to any person. So, People started seeing this tiger as a divine incarnation instead of a cruel animal.

Since the tiger is a vehicle for goddess Durga people started believing the tiger as incarnation and installed Durga Devi statue and built a temple in that place and people started offering prayers.

Temple Timings : 6 am - 8:30 pm

Palvancha is considered as the oldest taluk in Bhadradri Kothagudem district which existed much "Earlier than its sister town Kothagudem which was started only after singareni had started .

The area is endowed with rich forests, industries and landscapes.

The nearest railway station is at Kothagudem which is about 12 km away. It was originally named "Bhadrachalam Road", being the closest railway station to Bhadrachalam, an important pilgrimage location of Lord Rama.

It is also famous for its record high temperatures during summer, often crossing 50 °C mark. The multipurpose Kinnerasani Dam is also very near to here (12 km). Kinnersani is also famous for its wild life, it is a notified Sanctury.

Ramadasu was the prominent person from Palvancha Tani Shah (last ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, who ruled the kingdom of Golconda) hired him as "Tehsildar" (Head of the Revenue Department) of Palvancha taluk.

Sources

http://times-roadsideindiantemples.blogspot.com/2012/11/road-side-indian-temples-1-peddamma.html

https://te.wikipedia.org/wiki/దస్త్రం:Paloncha_Peddamma_Temple.jpg

Bhadrachalam Parnasala

Parnasala is a village in the Dummugudem mandal in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district of
Telangana, India.

The village is accessible by road and boats and is situated 32 km from the temple town of Bhadrachalam.

A little glitch in reaching the village is its remote location because of which makes it a little difficult to access. One can reach Parnasala only by road or boats as the means of transportation.

Parnasala – An epic comes alive
Parnasala, which became a much visited picnic spot in Bhadrachalam is said to be the place where the evil-minded king Ravan abducted Goddess Sita.

This place unfolds this part of the epic Ramayana by exhibiting the primary events with beautifully canvassed sculptures of Shri Ram, Sita, Laxman, and Ravan.

The 32 kms stretch to Parnasala is never ending, a bumpy ride on a single road through the country side. The first stop was at Lord Rama’s Rathi Simhasanam or the Rock Throne. The story goes that Lord Rama held court during his exile from this rock throne.

The story of Rama is spread across the length and breadth of India, as he travels through the country during his 14 year exile. The most important part of the Ramayana happens at Dandakaranya, in the forest of Panchavati, on the banks of the Godavari in Telangana State.

Panchavati is where Rama spent the last part of his exile and from where Ravana abducted Sita. The dense forest area is located on the banks of Godavari surrounded by the hills.

The little stream stands as a testimony to the belief that Sita, wife of Lord Shri Ram, took her bath in the stream, the place is called Sita Vaagu.

Every belief is justified one such proof is the imprints in “Radhagutta” in Parnasala. Another story accounting to the history of this historical village is that Maricha Rakshas was killed by Lord Shri Ram in the same place when he came in disguise as a golden deer to deceive Goddess Sita.

Timings
All days of the week except Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Haritha Hotel, Bhadrachalam offers delicious fare for tourists visiting the region. For a blissful darshan of Lord Rama, Haritha Hotel Bhadrachalam is a place where one can relax, stay and refresh for a darshan of the famous temple here.

Tourists can choose Bhadrachalam town for shopping, which offers a range of items, toys, articles, devotional material, local handicrafts etc.
Sources
http://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/heritage-spots/khammam/parnasala.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parnasala
https://highwayonlyway.com/tag/parnasala/

Kinnerasani Dam

Kinnerasani Dam is located in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana marked by dense forests and is surrounded by magnificent hills.

Kinnerasani River is an important tributary of the river Godavari. The scenic beauty created by the landscape along the Kinnerasani River is a panoramic one abutted by lush green landscape.

The river flows its course through the Dandakaranya forest and the reservoir forms a 635 Sq. Kms. area teeming with wild life, also called Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary.

The dam is located at a distance of 24 kms from Kothagudem and 12 Kms from Palvancha, the site of Kothagudem Thermal Power Station.

Papikondalu (Papi Hills)

Papikondalu (Papi Hills) takes travellers through a canopy of greens covered by tropical and deciduous rain forests

Silence whispers through the Eastern Ghats of Papikondalu (Papi Hills) as the boat wobbles along the riverbed. An oasis of enchanting beauty and tranquillity, Papikondalu takes travellers through a canopy of greens covered by tropical and deciduous rain forests. Here, one can forget all their worries and just sink in the peaceful arms of nature.

Running through Bhadradri Kothagudem, East Godavari and West Godavari districts, Papikondalu can be reached via the river way through Bhadrachalam and Rajahmundry.

Boats dock every day on the banks of the Godavari to ferry tourists to the Papi Hills.

Navigating through the meandering river trails, through which the Godavari penetrates to find its way to the east after several twists and turns, one can spot colonies of migratory birds perched on the banks of the river.

For tourists and birders, the best time to visit the place is between November and March. Here, it is the locals who double up as guides providing excellent information about the place, its significance and the flora and fauna.

The locals and tribal communities have a way of life – simple, sorted and a rhythmic pattern. When there, do taste their local cuisine like bamboo chicken or a special fish curry with a flavour unique to the local communities living there.

During the monsoons, high water levels submerge half of the Papi Hills which makes it inaccessible for tourists.

A photographer’s delight, the place today faces the threat of submersion once the irrigation project Polavaram is implemented. Locals and tour operators fear that once the dam is ready, Papikondalu may be reduced to a beautiful memory.

For stay options, you can explore the tented accommodations which the locals give on hire to tourists. Tents are available on the flat bed of sand as well as on the elevated hilly side overlooking the river. While the stay arrangements are basic, the beauty of the place surrounded by Eastern Ghats and the pristine tribal life are sure to caress away the fatigue of the busy urban life.

Bhadrachalam To Papikondalu Resorts 2 days Tour Package
ADULT 2200
CHILD 1600 (5-10 YEARS)

with out Transport
ADULT 2000
CHILD 1400 (5-10 YEARS)

Fresh Up Extra 100/-

Reporting Place : Telangana Tourism Time: 8:00 AM, Near Sitarama Temple, Opp: Kalyana Mandapam Bhadrachalam.

Visiting Places : Pochavaram, Papihills, Perantapalli, Kolluru, Bhadrachalam.

Packages facilities : Breakfast, Veg lunch, Evening snacks and night veg or non veg dinner, Accommodation in Bamboo huts.Next day break fast, veg or non veg lunch and evening snaks.

Tour Schedule:
1st Day:
Telangana Tourism Time: 8:00 AM, Near Sitarama Temple, Opp: Kalyana Mandapam Bhadrachalam. 8:30 a.m starting journey by road, vehicles upto boating unit, pochavaram (70-0km-1.30 hour) from bhadrachalam. Check into boat then journey on river Godavari (60k.m-5 hours) view on boat "Papikondalu", perantalapalli. Reaches Papi Hills, after enjoy the scenic beauty it will reach Perantapalli tribal village to visit Rama krishna muni vatam and swayambu Visweswara swamy temple then reach Bamboo huts. Check out boat, tourists will be allotted for Night stay in Bamboo huts.

2nd Day:
Journey on boat to start Bamboo Huts,Pochavaram,Koida (30 k.m about 2 hours).
Check out boat then road journey by vehicle to Bhadrachalam (70 k.m-2hours) and will be dropped at Bhadrachalam temple.

IF YOU WANT RAJAHMUNDRY DROPING WE WILL ARRANGE. EX 100/-
6.30 PM Reaches Pattiseema revu / Polavaram revu / Purushothapatnam revu.
7.00 PM to 8 PM By road journey to Rajahmundry and dropping to Railway Station.

Bhadrachalam To Papikondalu 1 day Tour Package

ADULT 650
CHILD 450 (5-10 YEARS)

with out Transport
ADULT 500
CHILD 300 (5-10 YEARS)

Reporting Place : Telangana Tourism Time: 7.30 AM, Near Sitarama Temple, Opp: Kalyana Mandapam Bhadrachalam.

Visiting Places : Pochavaram, Papikondalu, Perantapalli, Kolluru, Bhadrachalam.

Packages facilities : Breakfast, Veg Lunch, Evening snacks in boat.

Tour Schedule :
Telangana Tourism Time: 8.00 AM, Near Sitarama Temple, Opp: Kalyana MandapamBhadrachalam. 8-30 a.m starting journey by road. Vehicles up to boating unit, pochavaram (70-0km-1.30 hour) from bhadrachalam.Check into boat then journey on river Godavari (60k.m-5 hours) view on boat“Papikondalu” via perantalapall reaches Papikondalu, after enjoying the scenic beauty boat will reach Perantapalli tribal village to visit Rama krishna muni vatam and swayambu Visweswara swamy temple, then check out boat then road journey by vehicle to Bhadrachalam (70 k.m-2hours) and will be dropped at Bhadrachalam temple.

Merger of 7 mandals with AP hits tourism plan in Telangana

Tourist destinations such as Sriramagiri, Kolluru and Perantalapalli merged with AP.

The euphoria generated by the ambitious plan to develop a mega tourism circuit in the entire stretch of Papikondalu, the hill range widely acclaimed as Papi Hills, seems to have petered down following the "merger" of the V R Puram mandal along with six other mandals of the district with residuary Andhra Pradesh.

The famous tourist destinations such as Sriramagiri, Kolluru and Perantalapalli along the course of the Godavari, which constitute the tourist spots of the Papikondalu river cruise package, have been merged with the successor State of AP.Uncertainty rules

The Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Bhadrachalam, in collaboration with the Tourism Department had devised an action plan to create tourist infrastructure facilities at these popular tourism hubs, nearly two years ago.

The plan envisaged active involvement of local Adivasis in the tourism promotion activities to augment their income. Some of the basic infrastructure facilities have already been created at Pochavaram, Kolluru and a few other places as part of the mega plan.

The virtual splitting of the Bhadrachalam division consequent to the transfer of the four mandals – V R Puram, Kunavaram and Chintur besides Bhadrachalam mandal (barring Bhadrachalam revenue village) to the successor State of AP has cast a shadow on other tourism promotion initiatives.Theme park plan also hit

Another major initiative of the Department of Tourism to build a Ramayana theme park and a tribal haat in Bhadrachalam to promote temple tourism is also hanging in the balance due to the precarious situation prevailing in the division.

The previous government had earmarked 11 acres of land and allocated Rs 2 crore for the project in the temple town. Various other development plans aimed at constructing cottages and creating parking slots and other facilities for the benefit of the pilgrims in view of the next Godavari Pushkaralu slated for 2015 have also been held up in the temple town.

Sources
http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/oasis-of-enchanting-beauty/article6838106.ece
http://telanganatourism.co.in/bhadrachalam-papikondalu-1day-tour-package.html
http://www.punnamitourism.com
http://www.konaseematourism.org.in/bhadrachalam-to-kolluru-bamboo-huts-tour-package.html
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/merger-of-7-mandals-with-ap-hits-tourism-plan/article6089782.ece

Jangubai Temple Pilgrimage

The sparsely populated hilly confines of Kota-Parandoli gram panchayat on the Telangana-Maharashtra border in Kerameri mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district will come alive on December 31 when the sacred month-long Jangubai pilgrimage of Adivasis gets underway. Thousands of aboriginal Gonds, Kolams and Pardhans of Adilabad and neighbouring districts will visit the ancient cave temple of the most revered Goddess Jangubai situated in picturesque locale of a hillock by the side of a hill stream.

Despite the onslaught of modern times, nothing much has changed in these parts and one gets a feeling of being transported back in time when approaching the sacred cave.

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