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Ananthagiri Hills is located in Vikarabad district, 
It is one of the earliest habitat areas. Ancient caves, medieval fort structures and temple shows the antiquity of this area.
Telangana
Telangana is a States and union territories of India, state in India situated in the Southern India, south-central part of the Indian subcontinent on the high Deccan Plateau. It is the List of states and union territories of India by area, ele ...
, India
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. The water flows from these hills to Osman Sagar, also known as Gandipet lake, and Himayathsagar.
It is one of the dense forests in Telangana. Ananthagiri Temple is located in this forested area. It is the birthplace of Musi river, also called as Muchkunda River, which flows through Hyderabad, 5 km from Vikarabad.
It is one of the earliest habitat areas. Ancient caves, medieval fort structures and temple shows the antiquity of this area.
Musi River
The Musi River, originates in Ananthagiri Hills 90 kilometers to the west of Hyderabad and flowed due east for almost all of its course. It joins theKrishna River
The Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau, Deccan plateau is the third-longest in India, after the Ganga, Ganga and Godavari. It is also the fourth-largest in terms of water inflows and river basin area in India, after the Ganga, Indus and Godav ...
at Wadapally in Nalgonda district
Nalgonda district is a district in the Telangana state of India. Nalgonda district has the highest number of mandals in the state with 31 mandals. The district shares boundaries with Suryapet district, Suryapet, Rangareddy, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, ...
after covering a total distance of about 240 km.
Tourist attractions near Ananthagiri Hills
Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple
This temple is located in Ananthagiri hills, about 75 kilometers from Hyderabad. Lord Vishnu is in the form of Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy and Ananthagiri is named after him. There is also a hotel near this temple which is operated by the Telangana Government.Nagasamudram Lake
Near the temple, there is this lake called Nagasamudram Lake or kotipally reservoir which is located near to a dam and at a distance of regarding 20 km from Ananthagiri hills. The lake is also known as Kotipally Reservoir as it is also a masonry dam. It offers one of the most serene views during monsoon seasons.Trekking
There are two trekking trails in the forests, one that begins from the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and another that begins about 0.5 kilometres from the temple, towards Kerelli.Weekend Getaway from Hyderabad
Ananthagiri Hills, located near Hyderabad, India, serves as an ideal weekend getaway. Nestled amidst lush greenery, it offers a serene escape from the urban hustle. Famous for its ancient temple, coffee plantations, and pristinelandscapes
A landscape is the visible features of an area of land, its landforms, and how they integrate with natural or human-made features, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.''New Oxford American Dictionary''. A landscape includes the ...
, Ananthagiri Hills provides a rejuvenating retreat for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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