National Attraction - Pillala Marri
Pillala Marri
The tree is a special attraction in the district for the visitors. The tourism department has started an exhibition centre here. The statues and sculptures found in the district are exhibited in the exhibition here. A historical ShivaTemple which was submerged under Srisailam Project was relocated here. A mini zoo with bird park and animal parks were also added as attractions to this place.
Beautiful Dancing Spot of Nallamala - Farahabad
This place is located about 26 Kms away from Mannanur in the deep forest area on the Highway from Hyderabad to Srisailam. Picturesque Nallamala Hills are spread in this district also. This place comes under Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary which is spread in 3,500 Sq. Kms and it is a tiger reserve. This area is famous for innumerable flora and fauna and covered with rare medicinal plants. Highest range of Nallamaila Hills, DeepValleys, thick forests, Small Streams, and sacred River Krishna are the main attractions here. One can go for trekking and Bird Watching in the forest. To show all these pleasant spots Forest Department has established a view point called Farahbad. A special attraction has been created to show the forest from the edge point of a hill. If you see from that point the natural beauty of the forest will give you a lot of pleasure. To attract the Tourists huts have been constructed. The Tigers in Nallamala Forests have a unique National Record. The Survey Conducted in 1932 during Nizam Period in this forest alone indicated 63 Tigers in this forest.
Mallela Theertham
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