About Ananthagiri Hills

Nestled amidst the lush green forests of Telangana, Ananthagiri Hills offers a unique trekking experience that blends natural beauty with echoes of a rich medieval past. Located near Vikarabad, this serene hill range is known not only for its scenic trails and cool climate but also for its deep historical roots, with ancient caves, temples, and remnants of medieval fort structures scattered across the landscape . As you trek through dense forests and winding paths, you are not just exploring nature but stepping into a region that has been inhabited for centuries, where stories of old civilisations, tribal culture, and spiritual heritage still linger. The journey through Ananthagiri Hills is therefore more than just an adventure—it is a rare opportunity to experience the harmony of wilderness and history in one unforgettable trail.

Ananthagiri Hills are situated at Vikarabad in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana State, India. Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple or Ananthagiri Temple is a famous temple in the forests of Ananthagiri Hills. It is at a distance of just 80 kilometers from the Hyderabad city.

Anantha Giri Hills is a tourist and trekking destination near Vikarabad, Telangana, India.

Musi river which flows through the city of Hyderabad originates here.

Trekking the hills close to the temple is very popular with the trekking community. There are two trekking trails here.

There are many Ancient caves and medieval fort remains, which shows that medieval life existed in these areas.

Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple

Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Ananthagiri Hills

Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple is an ancient temple inside the Ananthagiri forests. Nawabs constructed the temple. Nawab means Muslim semi-autonomous rulers of the then princely states of India. Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy (Lord Vishnu) is the deity at the temple. The temple and hills got their name from the deity’s name,

How to Reach Ananthagiri Hills?

Ananthagiri Hills can be reached via Chevella Road, from Hyderabad.

The nearest international airport is in Hyderabad. Vizianagaram railway station is the nearest railway station to the hills, at 43 kilometers distance. Hyderabad and its twin city of Secunderabad are the nearest Major cities with railway connectivity.

Hotels at Ananthagiri

There are many hotels at this hill station and Vikarabad. Budget hotels, as well as luxury hotels, are there. There are many resorts at Vikarabad, the hill station town near the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Haritha Resort Ananthagiri alias Ananthagiri Hills Resort, is owned by the state government. Hillock Resort, Penguin Resort (lake-side resort), The Grasswalk Jungle Lodge, Tiki Village Eco Resort, and Harivillu Resort are a few of the resorts in and around the Ananthagiri.