Weekend trip
Ananthagiri Hills: Forest and Fresh Air Near Vikarabad
Forest, a cool breeze and the source of the Musi river, around 80 km from the city.
By K. Srinivas ยท Updated 22 July 2025
When to go
The monsoon and the months right after, when everything is green.
What to do
Short forest walks, the Ananthapadmanabha Swamy temple and viewpoints over the valley.
Stay
A few resorts and a government guest house. Book ahead for weekends.
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