Telangana is gearing up to become India’s top travel destination with its 2025-2030 Tourism Policy, focusing on Telangana’s 27 Tourism Clusters (STAs). These hubs blend history, spirituality, nature, and adventure—and many are already popular spots you can explore today!
1. Spiritual Tourism Clusters
8 STAs dedicated to divine experiences
1. Yadagirigutta
- Destinations: Yadagirigutta Temple, Bhongir Fort, Baswapur, Kolanupaka Jain Temples, Mahadevapuram
- Highlight: Visit the Yadagirigutta Temple, one of India’s most powerful Narasimha shrines.
2. Bhadrachalam
- Destinations: Bhadrachalam Temple, Parnasala (Ramayana site), Kinnerasani Dam & Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanakagiri Hills
- Tip: Cruise the Godavari River near Bhadrachalam Temple.
3. Basara
- Destinations: Gnana Saraswati Temple, Vyasa Maharshi Temple
- Unique: Only Saraswati temple in South India.
4. Vemulawada
- Destinations: Vemulawada Temple, Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Kotilingala, Dharmapuri
- Nearby: Explore ancient Kotilingala archaeological sites.
5. Alampur-Somasila
- Destinations: Alampur Shakti Peeth, Beechupalli, Jatprole, Kollapur, Somasila Backwaters
- Activity: Boating at Somasila Reservoir.
6. Ramappa
- Destinations: Ramappa Temple (UNESCO), Laknavaram Lake, Medaram (Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara), Bogatha Waterfall, Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Pandavula Gutta, Gharpur Temples
- Don’t Miss: The tribal festival at Medaram.
7. Kaleshwaram
- Destinations: Triveni Sangam (Godavari confluence), Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Gandhari Fort
- Best For: Riverfront picnics and temple trails.
8. Medak
- Destinations: Medak Church, Medak Fort, Pocharam Reservoir & Wildlife Sanctuary, Edupayala Temple, Narsapur Forest, Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary, Singur Dam
- Hidden Gem: Edupayala Temple’s unique seven-river confluence.
2. Heritage & Cultural Clusters
6 STAs showcasing Telangana’s history
9. Warangal
- Destinations: Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillar Temple, Pakhal Lake, Guduru Wildlife Sanctuary
- Pro Tip: Attend the Kakatiya Festival.
10. Nalgonda
- Destinations: Panagal Group of Temples, Devarakonda Fort
- History Buffs: Marvel at Kakatiya-era architecture.
11. Palakurthy
- Destinations: Palakurthy, Bammera (poet Pothana’s birthplace), Pembarti (metal craft village), Cheriyal (scroll paintings), Valmidi, Jafarghad
- Art Focus: Watch Cheriyal artists at work.
12. Karimnagar
- Destinations: Elgandal Fort, Silver Filigree workshops, Manthani Temples, Ramagiri Fort
- Shop: Karimnagar’s famous silver jewelry.
13. Charminar Cluster (Hyderabad)
- Destinations: Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Laad Bazaar, Salar Jung Museum, Nizam Museum, Chowmahalla Palace
- Food Alert: Try Haleem near Charminar during Ramadan.
14. Hyderabad-Rangareddy Medical Cluster
- Destinations: Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Taramati Baradari, Buddha Purnima Project, Keesaragutta Temples, Net Zero City & Eco Park, Shamirpet Lake, Urban Forest Parks
- Mix: Heritage meets eco-tourism.
3. Eco & Wellness Clusters
8 STAs for nature lovers
15. Siddipet
- Destinations: Ranganayak Sagar Lake & Temple, Annapurna Reservoir, Wargal Rock Arts, Gollabhama Crafts
- Activity: Boating at Annapurna Reservoir.
16. Nallamala Circuit
- Destinations: Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Farhabad, Saleshwaram, Mallelatheertham Waterfall, Mannanur, Uma Maheshwaram Temple, Madhava Swamy Temple, Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple
- Wildlife: Spot tigers and sloth bears.
17. Sriram Sagar
- Destinations: Sriram Sagar Reservoir & Backwaters
- New in 2025: Lakeside camping facilities.
18. Jannaram
- Destinations: Kadem, Kawal Tiger Reserve, Sapthagundala Waterfall
- Adventure: Jungle safaris in Kawal.
19. Tribal Cluster
- Destinations: Jodeghat (Komaram Bheem’s memorial), Utnoor, Ushegaon, Keslapur, Kaghaznagar Tiger Landscape
- Culture: Experience Gond tribal traditions.
20. Nagarjuna Sagar
- Destinations: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Ethipothala Falls, Buddhavanam Park, Nagarjuna Konda Island
- History: Explore 2,000-year-old Buddhist ruins.
21. Vikarabad
- Destinations: Vikarabad Town, Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Ananthagiri Hills, Kotpalli, Parigi, Damagundam
- Wellness: New eco-retreats in Ananthagiri Hills.
22. Mahabubnagar
- Destinations: Koil Sagar, Pillalamarri (700-year-old banyan tree), Manyamkonda
- Photo Op: Pillalamarri’s giant tree roots.
4. Crafts & Handloom Clusters
3 STAs celebrating local art
23. Pochampally
- Destinations: Pochampally Handloom Village (ikat weavers)
- Buy: World-famous Pochampally sarees.
24. Narayanpet
- Destinations: Narayanpet Silk Saree Weaving Units
- Unique: Silk-cotton blend textiles.
25. Gadwal & Kothakota
- Destinations: Gadwal Cotton Saree Units, Kothakota Brassware Workshops
- Craft Focus: Intricate zari work.
5. Waterfalls Circuit
1 STA with 4 cascades
26. Waterfall Circuit
- Destinations:
- a. Koratikal Waterfall
- b. Kuntala Waterfall (Telangana’s tallest)
- c. Pochera Waterfall
- d. Gayatri Waterfall
- Best Time: July-October for roaring flows.
6. Buddhist Circuit
1 STA with 7 ancient sites
27. Buddhist Circuit
- Destinations:
- a. Kondapur (Satavahana-era ruins)
- b. Dhulikatta (Buddhist stupas)
- c. Karukonda
- d. Nelakondapalli (ancient university site)
- e. Buddhavanam (Nagarjuna Sagar)
- f. Phanigiri (monasteries & relics)
- g. Gajulabanda
- History: Walk through 2,000-year-old monasteries.
Why Visit All 27 Clusters?
- ✅ Diverse Experiences: Temples, tigers, waterfalls, crafts!
- ✅ Improved Infrastructure: New roads, helipads, and eco-friendly stays.
- ✅ Local Culture: Interact with weavers, tribals, and artists.
Plan Your Trip
Use our Telangana Travel Guide to explore these 27 hubs. Don’t miss a single spot!
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