</a></span>"}'/> Khammam (and the surrounding Khammam District) is in the Telangana state of Southern India . It gets its name from "stambhadri" which became "kambham" and the British Raj used to call the place "Khammam Mettu". The municipal corporation offers the small town experience with easy accessibility to modern amenities and entertainment.
Khammam is 200 km from Hyderabad by road and a slightly longer rail journey at 250 km. Hyderabad to Suryapet is 135 km and then Suryapet to Khammam another 65 km.
Suryapet on National Highway 9 serves as a major connecting point to Khammam - especially for travellers arriving from Hyderabad . People arriving from Vijayawada can come to Khammam via Kodad on National Highway 9. The other connections are Warangal and Bhadrachalam via Kothagudem, Palawancha.
Khammam station (code: KMT) lies on the main north-south national train line which implies a well connected route and plenty of trains. Vijayawada is the closest major railway station which has the best rail connections to all major cities in the country. There are trains every hour to Vijayawada and Warangal every hour in peak times.
Hyderabad , Bhadrachalam , Kothagudem, Palawancha, Wyra and Suryapet are very well connected by buses to Khammam. You can get a bus every 15 minutes or so from these destinations to Khammam. There are also buses to Warangal and Vijayawada which are quite rarely used because of the rail connection.
Hyderabad -> Sec'Bad, SecBad -> Kazipet -> Warangal -> Khammam .
Khammam -> Madhira -> Vijayawada.
Auto rickshaws are the primary transport vehicles available for public to get around Khammam. In the main routes you could share an auto with other passengers for ₹10 or less. If you want to go to the internal areas you have to bargain for a price.Any place in Khammam boundaries shouldn't exceed the prices of ₹40 for an individual and ₹60 for a group.
The newly introduced city buses roam on the main roads and connect to some suburban villages outside Khammam. The buses are quite cheap but there are very less buses and the schedule is quite erratic.
Taxis are quite rare and are used only if you have plans to visit other places in Khammam District. There are some travel agencies near the main bus stand which allow you to hire a car.
Visit Bhadrachalam temple which is quite famous, or you can check out Kinnerasani Dam and Wildlife sanctuary. You can also go for a trip to Papi Hills .
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At a distance of 1.5 km from Khammam Railway Station, 120 km from Warangal and 196 km from Hyderabad, Khammam Fort is situated in Khammam town of Telangana. 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. There are several mandapas and temples inside the fort. The.....
At a distance of 22 km from Khammam, 111 km from Nalgonda and 200 km from Hyderabad, Nelakondapalli is an important Buddhist excavation site in Telangana located in Khammam District. Nelakondapalli is a historic Buddhist site with Stupas and Buddha idols. The site was found during the excavations conducted in 1977. Excavations have unearthed foundations of brick built Viharas, wells, cisterns, a Mahastupa, a bronze idol of Buddha, a miniature Stupa carved in limestone and other materials from the third and fourth centuries. Nelakondapalli is associated with the Hindu epic.....
At a distance of 22 km from Khammam, 39 km from Suryapet and 174 km from Hyderabad, Kusumanchi is situated in Khammam District of Telangana. Kusumanchi was known as Krupamani in the Kakatiya period. It is home to Sri Ganapeshwaralayam and Mukkanteswaralayam, the two Siva temples built by the Kakatiya rulers during 12th and 13th centuries. These temples stand as testimony to the architectural skills of the Kakatiya kings. The historical shrines have a striking resemblance to famous Ghanpur and Ramappa temples of Kakatiya period in the Warangal district. Ganapeshwaralayam is.....
At a distance of 10 km from Gudur Bus Stand, 51 km from Warangal, 88 km from Khammam Bus Station and 200 km from Hyderabad, Bheemuni Paadam Waterfalls is a picturesque waterfall located at Gudur in Warangal District of Telangana. Bheemuni Paadam Waterfalls is the one of the best tourist places to visit in Warangal district. There is a rock in the form of Bheema's foot print, through which the water flows thus it is named as Bheemuni Paadam (Bheema's foot print). When sun rises and sets the water shines in rainbow colors which is an amazing sight. The water drops down from a height of..... Distance (From Khammam): 88 Kms Trip Duration (From Khammam - Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day .....
At a distance of 11 km from Palvoncha, 102 km from Khammam and 297 km from Hyderabad, Kinnerasani Dam is located at Yanambile in Khammam district of Telangana. The dam is situated inside Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary. 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. Kinnerasani Dam is situated in a beautiful location surrounded.....
At a distance of 11.5 km from Palvoncha, 102 km from Khammam and 297 km from Hyderabad, Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is situated around Kinnerasani Dam in Khammam district of Telangana. Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the right bank of Godavari River and also it is part of Dandakaranya Forest. The sanctuary is named after the River Kinnerasani. This river divides the sanctuary and meets Godavari. The wildlife sanctuary is spread over an area of 635.4 sq km with the picturesque Kinnerasani Lake and densely forested islands in the middle of the sanctuary. The.....
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Khammam, commonly known as Khammamett, is a city in the Telangana state of India’s Khammam district. It is the state’s fourth largest city. It serves as the administrative centre for both the Khammam district and the Khammam mandal. In Khammam, Kallur is a well-known pilgrimage site. The location is approximately 400 years old and contains two well-known temples that are frequented by both believers and visitors. During the reign of Queen Rudrama Devi, the temple dedicated to Lord Venu Gopala Swamy was erected, while Prathapa Rudra built the Shiva temple.
Best Places to Visit in Khammam
Palair lake.
Sri Bhakta Ramadasu Smaraka Mandiram
Lakaram Lake is one of the lakes in Khammam. It is one of the town’s biggest tourist attractions, located roughly 4 kilometres from the Bus Stand. It was only a lake with waste trees before 15 years, but now it has a park bordering it entitled Lakaram Lake View and Boating, creating a lovely park nearby, and there were special boats created for boating there.
Palair Lake is a man-made lake and an important supply of freshwater in Telangana’s Khammam district. It is located in the Palair village in the district of Kusumanchimandal, around 30 kilometres from Khammam’s district headquarters. The lake serves as a balancing reservoir for the Lal Bahadur Canal, a Nagarjuna Sagar project left bank canal. The lake has a storage capacity of 2.5 TMC and covers an area of 1,748 hectares. The lake is a popular tourist destination in the area, and in recent years, water-based adventure sports and leisure amenities have been added to help it grow as a tourist destination. Palair reservoir water is also used to create electricity.
WyraReservoir is a medium irrigation project built over the Wyra River, which is a tributary of the Krishna River. The reservoir is located near Wyra town in the Khammam District of Telangana. It is one of the Khammam district’s tourism attractions. This Wyra reservoir was built in 1930 and dedicated by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the former President of India. It supplies drinking water to eight mandalas in the Wyra area. Water from Wyra reservoir is used to grow hundreds of hectares of land. It is also well-known for its excellent fishing and the surrounding lush hills. The project delivers irrigation water to 17,391 acres. The reservoir receives water from the Nagarjunasagar left canal as well.
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A very old Venkateswara Swamy temple is located near Jamalapuram, 85 kilometres from Khammam town and 85 kilometres from Vijayawada via road. This temple, also known as Telangana Chinna Tirupati, “Swayambhoo,” and “SwayamVyakta,” is estimated to be over 1000 years old and is frequented by a huge number of worshippers, particularly on Saturdays. The temple is regarded as exceedingly sacred, and it is claimed that pujas and darshan performed here result in the fulfilment of wants and wishes.
Kallur – venugopal-swamy-temple
Kallur is 50 kilometres from Khammam. Here is located the famed Lord Venu Gopala Swami Temple, which was established 400 years ago by queen Rudramma Devi. Nearby is a Lord Siva temple built by Kakatiya monarch king Prathapa Rudra, complete with five lingas and a massive water tank.
It is well known that Sri BhakthaRamadasuSmarakaMandiram in Nelakondapallimandal was the birthplace of Sri KancherlaGopanna (Sri Bhaktha Ramdas), who was the then thahasildar and built Sri Seeta Ramachandra varidevasthanam in Bhadrachalam. As a result, the villagers brought Lord Sri Rama idols, Seeta built a temple, and Sri Laxmana Swami and Sri Bhakta Ramdas were placed and performed daily rituals.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES :
Khammam Fort:
Khammam fort, built by the kakatiyas in 950AD, has a long and tumultuous history. It was captured by the Qutub Shahi kings in 1512 and then came into the hands of the Asafjahi rulers in the 17th century. The fort, built of granite, looms magnificently on a hill in the middle of Khammam town.
Kusumanchi:
Kusumanchi is about 20 kilometres from Khammam and is home to one of the largest Sivalingams, which was put in a temple erected during the Kakatiya dynasty.
During the Sivarathri festival, a significant number of worshippers visit the temple.
Nelakondapally :
Nelakondapally, located 21 kilometres from Khammam, is a historic site surrounded by an approximately 100-acre mud defensive wall. Excavations have uncovered the foundations of brick-built viharas, wells and cisterns, a mahastupa, terracotta figures, a bronze idol of Buddha, a tiny stupa carved in lime stone, and other early historic materials dating back to the third and fourth century AD. According to legend, after twelve years in exile, the pandavas spent a year of Aznata vasa here, working covertly in the palace of Virata Raju, the king of Viratanagaram.
Best Time to Visit in Khammam
When is the best time of year to visit Khammam? Winter, between both the months of October and March, is the greatest season to come since the temperature in the city drops. Summers are quite hot, with a high amount of humidity.
How to Reach Khammam
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is the nearest international airport (208 km).
Regular trains link Khammam to the rest of the country’s major cities.
Railway Station(s): Khammam(KMT)
Regular buses go to and from Khammam from all of the country’s main cities.
Bus Station(s): Khammam
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3. Palair Lake. 3.1 /5. 90 km. from city center 3 out of 8. Places To Visit in Khammam. The Palair lake is situated in the Palair Village, located 30 km from Khammam town. It is a man-made lake and major a source of fresh water to the Khammam district. Read More.
15 years back it was just a lake surrounded by trees. After Telangana formation it is developed under Mission Kakatiya with many tourist attractions surrounding this lake. Now it is a lake with Park and Boating facility and also developed Tank bund surrounding this lake. This is busiest weekend destination of Khammam town.
Best tourist places to visit in Khammam, Things to do in & around Khammam, Telangana - Explore top sightseeing attractions in Khammam like Waterfalls, Lakes, Heritage & Pilgrimage sites along with popular activities like Trekking, Wildlife Safari, Boating & Camping. ... The wildlife sanctuary is spread over an area of 635.4 sq km with the ...
For those seeking spiritual solace, the Laxmi Narasimha Temple in Kallur is a revered pilgrimage site. Lastly, don't miss out on the picturesque Lakaram Lake and the historic Khammam Fort, both of which are top places to visit near Khammam. Tourist Places in Khammam. Laxmi Narasimha Temple, Palair Lake, Kallur, Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary ...
Khammam Tourism. Type of destination: City. Ideal visit duration: 1-2 Days. Khammam is a city in the southern Indian state of Telangana. Situated on the banks of the Munneru, which is a tributary of the Krishna River, Khammam has a rich cultural history and is known for its heritage and natural beauty. The city's name is derived from 'Kamba ...
Kinnerasani Dam. #4 of 6 Places to Visit in Khammam. At a distance of 11 km from Palvoncha, 40 km from Bhadrachalam, 102 km from Khammam and 297 km from Hyderabad, Kinnerasani Dam is located at Yanambile in Khammam district of Telangana. The dam is situated inside Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary. The Kinnerasani Dam was constructed in 1966 on ...
The city of Khammam in the Indian state of Telangana is a perfect place to visit with friends because it covers natural and Historical beauty with cultural sightseeing. Here are some of the top places to visit in Khammam with friends: 1. Khammam Fort. Image Credit: Pavithrans for Wikimedia Commons.
5. Bhadrachalam Temple Visit. Bhadrachalam, located near Khammam, is home to the historic temple of Lord Rama, revered as one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Telangana. The temple festooned with intricate carvings and artifacts holds immense religious significance and is embellished with stories of Lord Rama's lifecycle.
15 years back it was just a lake surrounded by trees. After Telangana formation it is developed under Mission Kakatiya with many tourist attractions surrounding this lake. Now it is a lake with Park and Boating facility and also developed Tank bund surrounding this lake. This is busiest weekend destination of Khammam town.
6. Nelakondapalli. 7. Kallur. 8. Palair Lake. Khammam Fort, located in Khammam, Telangana, India, stands as a testament to the various historical .. Bhadrachalam Temple, situated on the banks of the River Godavari in Khammam district, Telangana, Ind.. Parnasala is a quaint village in the Khammam district of Telangana, India.
Here are the top 12 things to do in Khammam: 1. Boat Ride At Palair Lake. Image Credit: Shanmugamp7 for Wikimedia Commons. The first on the list is sightseeing on a boat around Palair Lake, one of the best things couples can do in Khammam.
The hot springs that spread across an area of 100 square yard in Gundala attract devotees from various parts of India. It is believed that the hot springs were created by the serpent king Adi Sesha. Gundala is located near the famous Bhadrachalam, which is yet another tourist spot in Telangana. Khammam has more to offer.
Best Areas To Stay In Khammam. Khammam offers several great areas for accommodation. Here are a few of the best areas to consider: 1. Wyra Road: Located in the heart of Khammam, Wyra Road is a bustling area with a wide range of accommodation options.It is well-connected to major attractions and amenities, making it a convenient choice for travelers.
A tour to Khammam also gives visitors the wonderful opportunity to acquaint themselves with Ethnic tribes of the region. Tourist Attractions. The tourist spots to visit during a tour to Khammam are the Khammam Fort, Nelakondapalli, Kinnerasani Project, Parnasala, Peratalapalli Papi Kondalu, Somavaram, Yanambailu and the Kinnerasani Sanctuary.
15 years back it was just a lake surrounded by trees. After Telangana formation it is developed under Mission Kakatiya with many tourist attractions surrounding this lake. Now it is a lake with Park and Boating facility and also developed Tank bund surrounding this lake. This is busiest weekend destination of Khammam town.
The fourth largest city in the state of Telangana, Khammam is an old city known by various names over its years of history. The city is located at a distance of just 200 km from the state capital Hyderabad and has been at the forefront of freedom movements back when India reeled under the shadows of colonialism. Presently, it is a major tourist location and is also revered as a cultural landmark.
At a distance of 1.5 km from Khammam Railway Station, 120 km from Warangal and 196 km from Hyderabad, Khammam Fort is situated in Khammam town of Telangana. 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.
Khammam tourist places are popular for fort, natural beauty, lake, sanctuary etc. Khammam fort, Lakaram lake, Gundala, Kinnerasani wildlife sanctuary etc are ... Spread over an area of 634 sq km, the sanctuary has Kinnaranasani reservoir and has attractions such as Deer Park, Glass Guest House, Ecological Park and Environmental Education Center
Khammam. Khammam (and the surrounding Khammam District) is in the Telangana state of Southern India. It gets its name from "stambhadri" which became "kambham" and the British Raj used to call the place "Khammam Mettu". The municipal corporation offers the small town experience with easy accessibility to modern amenities and entertainment.
Khammam Travel Guide : Know Tourist Places to Visit in Khammam, Best Time to Visit, Attractions, Nearby Places to visit, Sightseeing, Weekend Getaways, Things to Do and How to Reach. ... The city became a municipal corporation recently after the addition of 14 nearby villages within its area. The city is situated about 273 km on the east from ...
Khammam (formally Khammam Mettu or Combamettu [5]) is the city in Khammam district of the Indian state of Telangana.It is the fourth largest city in the state. It is the headquarters of the Khammam district and Khammam mandal also. [6] It is located about 193 kilometres (120 mi) east of the state capital, Hyderabad, 61 kilometres (38 mi) from Suryapet, 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Warangal and ...
Waterfall. At a distance of 10 km from Gudur Bus Stand, 51 km from Warangal, 88 km from Khammam Bus Station and 200 km from Hyderabad, Bheemuni Paadam Waterfalls is a picturesque waterfall located at Gudur in Warangal District of Telangana. Bheemuni Paadam Waterfalls is the one of the best tourist places to visit in Warangal district.
Find the best places to visit in Khammam, an attractive & famous tourist destination in Telangana, India. Explore this beautiful travel place now. ... The lake has a storage capacity of 2.5 TMC and covers an area of 1,748 hectares. The lake is a popular tourist destination in the area, and in recent years, water-based adventure sports and ...