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Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Chukkapur(V) Machareddy(M)

• Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is situated in a forest, 3 kilometers away from Chukkapur Village, Machareddy mandal in Kamareddy district. The temple attracts a large number of visitors during the summer and winter seasons who come to worship and seek the fulfillment of their desires from the deity.
• The temple was constructed over 400 years ago during the rule of the Chola dynasty. Every year, a celebration known as Narasimha Swamy Kalyanosthavam takes place in the month of Vaishaka, drawing people from all over northern Telangana to participate in the festivities.
• Other significant religious sites nearby include the Sree Kalabhairava Swamy Temple in Isannapally village, located 20 kilometers from Chukkapur village, and the Bugga Rama Lingeshwara Temple in Maddikunta Village, situated 23 kilometers away from Chukkapur village.

How to Reach

• Currently, there is no operational airport in Kamareddy. The nearest airport is the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, located 175km away.
• To reach Kamareddy from Secundrabad(SC) or Kacheguda(KCG), you can take a train. The journey from Secundrabad to Kamareddy by train typically lasts around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
• Kamareddy is the closest city to Chukkapur village, situated 17.5 km away from Kamareddy on the route to Siricilla road. It is 74 km from Nizamabad District. Buses and autos are available from Kamareddy to Chukkapur.

Sri Sai Baba Temple, Nemli (V), Birkoor (M)

• The Sri Sai Baba Temple can be found in Nemli village, Birkur mandal. This temple, also known as "Mini Shirdi," lies on the Banswada to Bodhan main road in Nemli Village of Kamareddy district, approximately 8 km from Banswada. The "Sri Sai Sannidhi Temple" was constructed by an NRI, Shri Mohan Reddy Patalolla from New Jersey, around five years ago. Remarkably, within a few months, the temple transformed into a significant tourist attraction for Northern Telangana districts and neighboring districts of Maharashtra. Every day, thousands of tourists and devotees visit the temple.
• In an impressive addition, a new 23-foot Shirdi Sai cooking statue was introduced to the temple complex, sprawling over an area of 2.5 acres of land. Numerous individuals attended this grand event, not only from Telangana but also from neighboring states like Maharashtra and Karnataka.
• The temple is entirely surrounded by a beautiful and captivating garden, offering a serene atmosphere and featuring a mesmerizing statue of Sai Baba.

How to Reach

• Currently, there are no operational airports in Kamareddy. The nearest airports are Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport in Nanded (116km away) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad (176km away from Birkoor).
• To reach Kamareddy, you can take a train from Secunderabad or Kacheguda. The journey from Secunderabad to Kamareddy by train typically takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes. Similarly, you can travel from Secunderabad to Nizamabad by train, which usually takes about 3 hours.
• Nemli village is located 8km from Banswada towards Nizamabad and Bodan Road. The distances from key locations are: Nemli is 42km from Nizamabad, 65km from Kamareddy, and accessible by road.

Sri Siddharameshwara Swamy Temple-Bhiknoor(V)&(M)

• Sri Siddirameswara Swamy temple can be found in Bhiknoor Mandal within Kamareddy district. This ancient temple is renowned for the unique reverse position of the Shiva linga in the garbhalaya. It stands out as one of the rare temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in Southern India. Worshipers firmly believe in the tremendous power of Lord Siddheswara Swamy, who is considered the primary deity at this sacred site. Devotees flock here from all corners of Telangana to offer their prayers with utmost devotion.
• Adjacent to the temple lies a perennial water well, ensuring a continuous water supply throughout the year. The temple's tranquil surroundings provide a peaceful environment for visitors. Of particular interest is a large bell within the temple premises, which captivates every visitor. Notably, the distinctive feature of this temple is the inverted position of the Shiva lingam in the garbhalaya, adding to its mystique.
• The temple features a stunning Mukhamandapa adorned with intricately sculptured pillars, enhancing its architectural beauty. Additionally, a Rajagopura graces the temple entrance, adorned with seven kalasas, adding to its grandeur. Mahashivaratri is celebrated as the most significant festival at this temple, attracting a large number of devotees from various regions of Telangana state. On Mahashivaratri, devotees gather to worship Sri Siddharameshwara Swamy with various pujas and Sevas, marking the occasion with reverence and devotion.

How to Reach

• Currently, there is no operational airport in Kamareddy. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, approximately 150km away.
• You can travel to Bhiknoor from Secunderabad or Kacheguda by train. Passenger trains from Secunderabad to Bhiknoor and Kacheguda to Kamareddy are available. The journey from Nizamabad to Bhiknoor via Kamareddy by train takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
• Sri Siddharameshwara Swamy Temple in Bhiknoor is situated around 10km from Ramayampet, 15km from Kamareddy, and roughly 90km from Hyderabad on National Highway NH-44. Express buses traveling from Nizamabad to Hyderabad via Kamareddy pass through Bhiknoor.

Sree Kalabhairava Swamy Temple, Isannapally(V) Ramareddy(M)

• Sree Kalabhairava Swamy Temple is situated in the village of Isannapally, in the Ramareddy Mandal of the Kamareddy District. It stands as the sole Kalabhairava Swamy temple in South India following Kashi-kshetra.
• The grand celebration of Sri Kalaybhairava Swamy Jayanthi occurs here during Karthika Bahulashtami, attracting a large number of devotees from all corners of Telangana state. This festival witnesses a massive gathering of followers.
• Located a mere 750 meters away from the temple, the Ramareddy Bus Stand serves as a convenient transit point. Kamareddy, the nearest city, is well-connected to major cities in Telangana through road and rail networks.

How to Reach

• At present, there is no functional airport in Kamareddy. The closest airport is the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, at a distance of 198km.
• You can reach Kamareddy from Secundrabad(SC) or Kacheguda(KCG) by travelling in a train. Secundrabad to Kamareddy train takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
• Ramareddy Bus Stand is just 750 meters from the temple. Kamareddy is the nearest city which is connected to all the major cities of Telangana by road and rail routes. 54 kms from Nizamabd, 55 Kms from Siricilla District and It is located 15 KM from Kamareddy and is accessible by road.

Mirzapur Hanuman Temple, Mirzapur (V)Madnoor (M)

• Madnoor village is home to several temples, including Balaji Temple, Hanuman Temple, Santhoshi Matha Mandir, Saibaba Temple, Somalingal, Nagareshwar Mandir, and Pochamma Temple. Notably, the Mirzapur Hanuman Temple, attracting devotees from Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana, hosts the Hanuman Jayanthi celebration and a 3-day Jathara.
• Madnur is situated adjacent to Deglur Mandal in the north, Bichkunda Mandal in the east, Jukkal Mandal in the south, and Birkoor Mandal in the west. This location lies on the border between Nizamabad District and Nanded District, close to the Maharashtra state boundary.
• Nanded District Deglur lies to the north of this area, near the Maharashtra State Border.

How to Reach

• Currently, there is no operational airport in Kamareddy. The nearest airports are Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport in Nanded, about 90km away, and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, approximately 198km from Madnoor.
• To reach Kamareddy, you can take a train from Secundrabad (SC) or Kacheguda (KCG). The journey from Secundrabad to Kamareddy by train typically lasts around 2 hours and 15 minutes. Another option is to travel from Nizamabad Railway Station. The closest railway station to Madnoor is Bodhan railway station.
• The Mirzapur Hanuman Temple is situated in Mirzapur village, nearly 2.8 km from Madnoor mandal, 44 km from Banswada, and 101 km from Kamareddy District. It is about 67 km west of Nizamabad and can be accessed via road.

Koulas Nala project, Savargaon Village, Jukkal Mandal

• The Kaulasa Nala project was constructed on the Kaulasa Nala river in the Kamareddy district of the Jukkal zone located in Savargaon village. This project is categorized as a Medium Irrigation Project and aims to provide irrigation to 9000 acres of land in the Jukkal Bichkunda Zones. The project's construction commenced in 1999.
• Scope: The primary objective of the project is to offer irrigation services across 9000 acres of land, benefiting 19 villages situated in Jukkal and Bichkunda mandals of the Kamareddy district.
• Project Capacity: The total storage capacity of water in the Kaulasa Nala project reservoir is 458 meters.

How to Reach

• There is no operational airport in Kamareddy. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, located 175km away.
• Traveling by train is another option to reach Kamareddy from Secunderabad or Kacheguda. The journey from Secunderabad to Kamareddy by train typically takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
• The Kaulasanala project is situated 22 km from the Jukkal Mandal in the village of Savargan. It is positioned at a distance of 88 km from Nizamabad district and 90 km from Kamareddy. Regular bus services are available from key areas, while autos operate from Jukkal.

Pocharam Project, Pocharam (V), Nagireddypet (M)

• Pocharam Project, the inaugural project of Telangana commissioned by the Hyderabad Nizam a century ago has recently attained Full Reservoir Level (FRL) owing to substantial inflows. Back in 1917, the Hyderabad Nizam laid the cornerstone for the Pocharam Project in Pocharam village of Nagireddipet mandal, situated on the Manchippa brook, initially part of the united Nizamabad district, presently known as Kamareddy district.
• Constructed at a cost of Rs 27.11 lakh with a capacity of 2.423 tmc, the project was finalized in 1922 to cater to the water demands of Nagieddipet and Yellareddy mandals in Kamareddy district, along with the Medak mandal in the Medak district. For the past 95 years, Pocharam has been instrumental in meeting the irrigation and drinking water necessities of the residents of Nizamabad and Medak districts. Crafted by the Nizam government using limestone, the project spans 1.7 km in length, featuring a 21 ft high bund across the Manchippa brook, surrounded by 58 km of intricate canals and 73 distributaries.
• Farmers have been cultivating 10,500 acres under this project. Initially, the project was constructed with a capacity of 2.423 tmc, but due to silt accumulation, the project's water storage capacity decreased to 1.82 tmc. The project distributaries are divided into two zones: A and B. Zone A comprises distributaries 1 to 48, while Zone B comprises distributaries 49 to 73. During the Kharif season, water is utilized from both Zone A and Zone B, whereas during the Rabi season, only one zone is utilized, with the zone being alternated every year.
• The total water capacity of the project is 1.82 tmc, with a Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 14.64 feet. Currently, the project has reached its FRL level. Project officials have released 277 cusecs to the project canals and an additional 262 tmc into the Manchppa Brook.
• The Pocharam Project attracts tourists from Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Every year, thousands of tourists visit the Pocharam Project and Sanctuary from districts such as Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Nanded, and Gulbarga. The Pocharam Sanctuary is home to various types of birds and animals. The Nizam government constructed a guest house near the Pocharam project to accommodate tourists visiting the area.

How to Reach

• There is no operational airport in Kamareddy. The nearest airport is the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, situated 168km away.
• To reach Kamareddy from Secunderabad (SC) or Kacheguda (KCG), you can take a train. The journey from Secunderabad to Kamareddy by train typically lasts around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
• The Pocharam Dam is positioned about 36km from Kamareddy town, 90km from Nizamabad Town, and 110km from Hyderabad. It is accessible by road.