TOURIST PLACES IN RANGAREDDY DISTRICT

SPANNING THE DISTANCE FROM ANTIQUITY TO MODERNITY
Legend and Virtual Reality
A thousand Gods and the Micro chip meet here in Rangareddy District. Located in the
rocky Deccan landscape in Central India, adjacent to the capital of Andhra Pradesh, the
Rangareddy District is spread over 7000 sq.km, and has been the meeting ground for
various civilizations and religions through the ages. And today it is the fastest growing
District in the State, perhaps in the Country. Woven into its landscape are the most
ancient and the most modern of structures – some made by myth and mystery and the
others the handiwork of man. Drenched in the aura of the mythical and the mystical are the
places like Keesaragutta, Maheshwaram and Anantagiri in the RR District. The Shiva
temples in the area belong to great antiquity and even the beautiful lakes that dot the
District have about them a hundred legends of yore. In utter contrast to the antiquity and
mystery are the giant modern structures built by man. The Hi-tech City with its conglomerate
of global IT giants like the IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Motorola etc.,the IIIT, the upcoming
Knowledge Park, the National Institute of Fashion Technology, the crafts village Shilparamam,
all show case man’s ingenuity and skill.
The Aura of an Ancient past – The Promise of a Bright Future
Welcome to Rangareddy District,
The Land of Lord Shiva and software
HIMAYATH SAGAR (Quenching our thirst) Distance from Hyderabad :24 kms.
‘’ Sagar’’ meaning ocean in Sanskrit is descriptive of this massive expanse of water. The
placid and unpolluted waters of this lake have been the source of drinking water to the
people of twin cities for a long time now. The splendid surroundings of the lake providea
welcome respite to the city-weary populace.
SHAMIRPET LAKE (For a cool retreat) Distance from Hyderabad : 42kms
A huge lake attracting a variety of birds and the tired city dwellers. The people come to
breathe in the fresh air and soak in the coolness of the place. Situated at a relatively very short
distance from the twin cities, it is an easy spot to reach for a rejuvenating weekend in the guest
houses by the lake.

MAHESHWARAM (Sculpted excellence) Distance from Hyderabad : 40 kms.
The lord of destruction and resurrection of the Hindu trinity, Lord Shiva reigns supreme among the
ruins left by the ravages of time and man. Besides the main temple, Maheshwaram has two
fortresses – Shiva Ganga and Vishnu Ganga, the Kacheri house of Akkanna and Madanna,
famous ministers of Bhaktha Ramdas era, the Kodanda Ramalayam, and the Shivaji Durgam.
Every edifice here bears the imprint of more than 500 years of history. Making an unforgettable
impression on the mind’s eye are the exquisite and detailed sculptures in the many temples here.
ANANTAGIRI HILLS (Passage to a Paradise) Distance from Hyderabad :75 Kms
A surprise feature in the rocky, brown landscape of the RR District is the Anantagiri hill range. This
startlingly beautiful hill station is an ideal and upcoming summer resort. With ancient cave-like
structures and bathing ghats, with the temple of Lord Ananta Padhmanabha built centuries ago by
a muslim king – this is yet another place that bears testimony to the glorious history of the land.
CHILKUR (Lord Balaji Temple Far from the madding crowd) Distance from Hyd : 28 kms.
Nestled in an arm of the beautiful Himayath sagar lake this little village is not only scenic but is
also held sacred by the people of the region. The ancient temple of the Lord Balaji is located on
an excellent spot by the side of the lake and is increasingly attracting devotees of God as well as
of nature. The National Deer Park here is an attempt to protect and nurture the beautiful fauna of
the land.
DURGAM CHERUVU (The call of the quiet) Distance from Hyderabad : 10 kms.
Among the many lakes that dot the Rangareddy District and the twin cities, Durgam Cheruvu is the
most unspoilt and quietest. Surrounded by the unique rock mounds that mark the plateau, the
‘’cheruvu’’ or the lake makes for a welcome get away from the noisy urban milieu. Boat rides on
the lake, games and food stalls add further to the atmosphere of relaxation here.
KEESARAGUTTA (where rocks speak of divinity) Distance from Hyd. : 35 kms.
A thousand ‘’Shiva Lingas’’. All dating back to times beyond memory. Keesaragutta, a unique
hillock with a thousand gods, is well known as the place where Lord Rama worshipped Shiva
ages and ages ago. The temple here with over a thousand years of history has a unique sand
sculpture in the sanctum sanctorum.

And the archealogical museum here houses artifacts dating back to the 4th century. Keesara
is a testament to the Artefacts of the land.
Timings: 7 a.m. to 1p.m. & 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
HI-TECH CITY (Where mind is the marvel) Distance from Hyderabad : 12 kms.
The most happening place for Information Technology in this part of the globe. Home for
IT giants like the IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, GE, Motorola etc., the Hi-tech city in Madhapur is the
symbol of man’s capacity and skill in the ever expanding frontiers of knowledge. Providing a great
contrast to the historicity of the land, this technological hub is an energitic and creative response
to the contemporary needs of the country and the world.
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IIIT)
(The school for excellence) Distance from Hyderabad : 16 kms.
With a campus of 62 acres, IIIT, Hyderabad has been set up by the the global leaders in the
IT industry in association with the Government of Andhra Pradesh. IIIT is a unique industry-driven,
autonomous ‘’Centre of Excellence’’ in IT education, training and research. With inputs from IBM,
Oracle, Microsoft, Satyam and Metamor which participate in the academic programmes through
their corporate schools located in the campus. IIIT is geared to become a premier IT learning
centre and yet another feather in the cap for the cyber city.
SHILPARAMAM (Art flowers and Heart flowers) Distance from Hyderabad : 12 kms.
With the backdrop of the Hi-tech city building, the symbol of the most modern skills of man,
Shilparamam at Madhapur showcases the age old, exquisite arts and crafts of the state of Andhra
Pradesh and the country. Spread over 50-acres of land and only 6 years old, this village has given
a tremendous boost to arts and crafts and has become a commercial heaven for artisans. A
thousand varieties of handicrafts are sold here by the craftsmen themselves. There is an
amphitheatre for folk arts with daily performances and thousands flock here to savour their cultural,
artistic, and aesthetic heritage.