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Adilabad Tourism

Alive with every sound of the gurgling waterfalls, gentle cool breeze and abuzz with vibrant culture, Adilabad is a small town in the state of Telangana. The town is blessed with a very colorful past and today it witnesses a wonderful fusion of various cultures and traditions.

Once being the power of center of various great dynasties including Mauryas, Chalukyas, Bahmanis and Mughals, Adilabad today is bejeweled with their remarkable relics left behind. Apart from plethora of temples and mosques, this city is also enriched with flora and fauna covered by a layer of dense forest. Famous as 'City of Cotton' owing to the booming trade of cotton, Adilabad is said to have derived its name from Adil Shahi, a medieval Bijapur ruler. Originally known as Edulapuram, this place is for the nature lovers and history buffs.

Places to Visit In Adilabad

Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary

Kunthala Waterfalls

Pochera Waterfalls

Sivaram Wildlife Sanctuary

Mahatma Gandhi Park, Adilabad

Jainath Temple

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City of Cotton

Named so for its booming cotton trade, Adilabad is a bustling city in the state of Telangana. A glorious witness to the empires of various dynasties, such as Mauryas, Bijapur, Vijayanagara, Nizams etc. Adilabad is bejewelled with remnants of their glorious times. So if you're in the state of Telangana, don't forget to visit this place even once.

Restaurants and Local Food in Adilabad

Adilabad is a paradise for non-vegetarians which, with non-ved deliciaces, quite pre-dominant in the area. The town offers any restaurants offering delicious preparations. Sheermal, Tandoori roti with Haleem are the major dishes served in the town.
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One Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Reach Adilabad preferably by noon, and take some rest. In the evening, you can take a stroll on the city side, particularly the handicrafts market, and do some shopping.
Day 2 - The next day should be earmarked for a visit to the Kunatala Waterfalls. Thereon, you can proceed to Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, or if you prefer, take some rest.
Day 3 - This day can be reserved for a visit to the Mahatma Gandhi Park, or if you prefer, go for a tour to the beautiful Pochera waterfalls. Basar Saraswati Temple in this town is also another place worth a visit.

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Holidify's Opinion

What's Great?

A tourist hotspot in Telangana. Has a dense forest cover, providing clean and fresh air.

What's Not So Great?

Can be a little congested in peak seasons. Too hot in summers.

For Whom?

Ideal for tourists of every kind. Suitable for people from nearby places like Hyderabad, Pune etc. Also perfect for nature lovers and history buffs.

How To Reach Adilabad

Adilabad is well connected to the rest of India by rail and road. Regular rail and bus services ply to and fro the city of Adilabad; buses being operated both by private and government owners. There is no direct flight connectivity, however, to Adilabad, Some 354 km away is the Hyderabad airport, which is the nearest airport that connects Adilabad to the rest of India.

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Q. What is the main experience in this place

Nibha Chaudhuri 11 months ago

Adilabad is great to enjoy nature and wildlife. The Kunthala Waterfalls are the prime attraction. Visit the wildlife sanctuaries if you're looking for something exotic.

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Surbhi Parashar 1 year ago

- Make sure you carry a camera to capture the essence of natures bounty oozing out of the city.
- Avoid travelling the city during summers owing to hot and dry weather and scorching heat.
- Carry a pair of sport shoes for there is lot of walking around the town.

Rekhananda Reddy 1 year ago

How will go to anantapuram to basara saraswathi temple by lowest prices

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