Khammam Fort - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Khammam Fort
Built during 950 AD by the Kakatiya rulers, the fort is an important tourist attraction in Khammam. Later, Musunuri Nayaks and Velama kings were involved in the expansion of the fort. Subsequently, the Qutb Shahi kings developed the fort further. The fort is situated on Stambhadri hill. It represents a combination of both Hindu and Muslim architectural influences.
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Attractions Near Khammam Fort
Nelakondapally Buddha Stupa
17.03km from Khammam Fort
Nelakondapalli is a historic site encompassed by a mud fortification wall covering nearly one-hundred acres. Excavations by archaeologists have unearthed the foundations of viharas, cisterns, wells, one Mahastupa, terracotta idols, a bronze idol of Lord Buddha and a miniature stupa carved in limestone, and other historic materials from third and fourth centuries.
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
73.4km from Khammam Fort
The Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Khammam district of Telangana, India. This exotic wildlife sanctuary is the natural habitat of some exotic wild life and tourists visiting the sanctuary can easily spot the wide range of animals taking shelter in their natural homes. With such a a sanctuary, the government gives these animals a scope to enjoy their life and regenerate.
Kinnerasani Project
73.56km from Khammam Fort
The Kinnerasani Dam was constructed in 1966 on the Kinnerasani River, one of the important tributaries of Godavari River. The dam provides water to Kothagudem Thermal Power Station at Palvoncha for power generation. It also provides irrigation facilities to the nearby farmers through lift Irrigation. It is situated in a beautiful location surrounded by greenery and natural landscape. A Glass House constructed by Singareni Collieries at Kinnerasani has improved the spot as a tourism place.
Kinnerasani River
74.36km from Khammam Fort
Kinnerasani river is an important tributary of Godhavari river. It connects both Andhra and Telengana states.
Amaravati Museum Archaeological Survey of India
78.08km from Khammam Fort
This is an Archaeological museum in Guntur district runs by Andhra pradesh tourism. Home for a great number of relics that are known to have been existing for more than thousand years now. These remains were found during the excavations and this museum discloses the wealth of this region that belonged to the 3rd century BC. The museum discloses the sculptures in the form of galaxy and the images showcase content that were once a part of the Mahachaitya or Giant Stupa.
Sri Chaya Someshwara Temple
92.21km from Khammam Fort
Chaya Someswara Temple is a wonderful temple located at Panagal in Nalgonda district of Telangana. This is an interesting pilgrimage and historical site to visit from Nalgonda and Hyderabad. Sri temple was built during 11th - 12th centuries by Cholas. The temple is known for its architecture.
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The nomenclature of Khammam is said to have derived from a temple ‘Narasimhadri’ built on a hillock in the town. The vertical rock under the temple is known as ‘Kamba’ and the town at the foot of the hill was called Kambamettu which gradually changed to Khammam matt and finally Khammam.
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For more information about Khammam Fort, visit: https://telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/heritage-spots/khammam/khammam-fort.html