Nalgonda Tourism

Nalgonda is a city and municipality in the Indian state of Telangana. It is the headquarters of the Nalgonda district, as well as the headquarters of the Nalgonda mandal in the Nalgonda revenue division.
Nalgonda has ample of history and it has been a settlement from pre-historic era. It was also an important two during the rule of Mauryas, Satavahanas and Ikshvakus. It was also important place during Chalukyas, Kakatiryas rule and finally merged into Golconda state. Nalgonda played is an important role in the Telangana armed struggle against Nizam of Hyderabad and it was a stronghold of communists till recent times. Nalgonda district is one of the agriculturally advanced districts in Telangana state. Nagarjunasagar Dam was built on Krishna River in Nalgonda district. Also, it is a major producer of cement due to the abundance of lime stone deposits.
Nalgonda district has several tourist attractions like Panagal (Chaya Someswara Temple), Nagarjunasagar, Kolanupaka (Kulpak), Bhongir Fort, Devarakonda Fort, Rachakonda Fort, etc. Most of the places can be covered in 1-2 days and hence Nalgonda is an ideal weekend getaway from Hyderabad.