Adilabad Tourism

Adilabad is a municipal town that lies within the Adilabad district and the town is also the headquarters for the district. Adilabad district is part of the south Indian state of Telengana. According to local legends, the place takes its name from that of Mohamed Adil Shah who was the quondam ruler of Bijapur.
Adilabad district is the land of waterfalls and one of the most scenic regions in Telangana with dense forest, beautiful valleys and several rivers. Adilabad derives its name from Yusuf Adil Shah, the famous ruler of Bijapur. Adilabad was ruled by many dynasties like the Mauryas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Qutub Shahis & Asaf Jahis. Most popular tourist destinations in Adilabad district include kuntala falls, Pochera Falls, Gayatri Falls, Kanakai Falls, Kadam Dam, Basara Saraswathi Temple, Nirmal, etc. Major rivers like Godavari, Penganga and Pranahitha flow through this region.
Adilabad is well connected with Hyderabad and other major cities in Telangana like Warangal, Nizamabad and Karimnagar. The highways leading to Adilabad are excellent. Adilabad is also a major train station and connected with Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur and Nanded.