Nizamabad - 4 Attractions You Must Visit
About Nizamabad
The District derived its name as Nizamabad (Nizam-a-Abadi) from the Nizam of Hyderabad Asaf Jahi, VI who had ruled Deccan during the 18th century A.D.
Types of Attractions in Nizamabad
List of Attractions in Nizamabad
Ali Sagar Dam
Dams
Alisagar is a park, tourist attraction and an irrigation project which is located in Nizamabad. The park was opened by the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1928. The forest spread along with the summer house, well laid out gardens, an island and hilltop guest house make it a favored getaway. Adding to the attraction is the deer park and facilities for trekking and water sports.
Dichpally Ramayalam
Hindu Temples
Notable Architectures
This is a lord Rama temple located at Nizamabad built in 14th century. Temple was built of black and white basalt stone, with the finest architecture and excellent craftsmanship of goddesses, animals, devils and Khajuraho style erotic structures on it. This ancient temple has awesome sculpture with extremely beautiful carvings on temple walls, ceilings, pillars, and door frames.
Nizamabad Fort
Forts
This is a fort built in the 10th century by Rashtrakuta kings and is situated in the southwest of the city. There is a Jagannath temple on top of the fort and is a tourist attraction and religious place for Hindu devotees.
The Sriram Sagar Project, also known as the Pochampad Dam, is located on the Godavari River in Telangana, India. The dam was completed in 1963 and provides irrigation and drinking water for the area. The project also generates hydroelectric power and helps to regulate the flow of the Godavari River.