Medak - 5 Attractions You Must Visit
About Medak
Traces of Neolithic and Megalithic culture was found at Edithanur and Wargal village hillocks in the district.
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Types of Attractions in Medak
List of Attractions in Medak
Ameenpur Lake
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Ameenpur Lake is a small lake located in the Indian state of Telangana. it is the first body of water in India to be recognized as the Biodiversity heritage site and is the first biodiversity site which is approved in an urban area.
CSI Medak Cathedral
Churches
This is one of the largest cathedral in India since 1947. Originally built by Charles Walker Posnett, it was consecrated on 25 December 1924. The Medak diocese is the single largest diocese in Asia and the second in the world after the Vatican.
Ethipotala Falls
Waterfalls
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Forests
This is a 70-meter high river cascade located on the Chandravanka river. The waterfall is a combination of 3 streams. A strategic viewpoint was created by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department from the adjacent hillock.
Medak Fort
Forts
The fort was built in the 12th century during the reign of the Kakatiyan ruler, Pratapa Rudra. The fort was originally known as Methuku durgam, which denotes cooked rice. The fort was the command post for the rulers of Kakatiyas and also for the Qutub Shahis who ruled the area. It is a huge structure located on the top of a hill. One has to climb more than 500 steps to reach the top of the fort, which occupies 100 acres on the hilly area. Medak Fort is noted for its architectural magnificence.
Narsapur Forest Range
Forests
This is the forest range located in the Medak district. This forest is home for so many animals and insects and there are a large varieties of Flora and Fauna.