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Nizamabad

There are many tourist spots in district, prominent among them are Nizamsagar, Pochampad, Pocharam, Alisagar and Nizamabad Fort etc, apart from places of  religious prominence like Limbadri Narsimhaswamy temple, Lingappa Swamy Temple, Peddagutta etc. Nizamsagar project is constructed at Achampet village on the  river Manjeera, a major tributary of Godhavari. Beautiful flower gardens are  grown on both sides of dam with dakbunglow facilities. A hydro electric power station is also established near Hassanpally villege of nizamsagar Mandal.

Pochampad  project is constructed at Pochampad Village on the River Godhavari. This is also  a place of Tourist interest.

POCHAMPAD DAM

Pocharam reservoir is located on Hyderabad-Nizamsagar road. This was constructed on the river Aler the dam site is considered to be beautiful picnic spot attracting many visitors from  Hyderabad.

I. ALISAGAR:

Alisagar Reservoir is situated at a distance of 13Km from Nizamabad  which is another important picnic spot, close to Nizamabad. A beautiful garden raised here attract picnickers from Nizamabad.

Nizamabad Fort was developed on an original  temple of Ram Mandir constructed by Raghunath Das, who had also constructed a big tank which, is the main water source for Nizamabad town till today. Later  the temple was developed into a fort.

Alisagar is the beautiful garden developed by Nizam of Hyderabad. This is under the control of Irrigation Department as the Garden is under the bund of Alisagar Tank maintained by Irrigation Department. The Garden is in (33) acres with  fountains and has lot of flowers, Deer Park, Tree House. The Garden is very poorly maintained due to insufficient funds and non-availability of technical no-how in garden maintenance. There is an island inside the Alisagar lake.  Boating facility in the tank has been introduced recently. About 1000 to 2000 people visit the Alisagar garden on Sundays. Alisagar is situated about (10) K.Ms. away from the Nizamabad town and (2) K.Ms. from Nizamabad-Basar route.r  po

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There is a Old Guest House over looking the lake these to be improved.


II. NIZAMSAGAR:

There is a beautiful garden under Nizamsagar Project. This is in the Sangareddy - Nanded  - Akola Road about (150) K.Ms. from Hyderabad. There is a garden, swimming pool and Guest Houses are all in poor maintenance. During rainy season many people  visit from Karnataka, Maharashtra and neighboring districts like Medak, Karimnagar and Hyderabad. Boating facility has been introduced.

III. YEMCHA :

Yemcha village in Nizamabad district is just (4) K.Ms. from Basar temple on the Bank of Godavari. It is on the road side of Hyderabad - Basar route. There is a big Drinking Water Scheme constructed under the centrally sponsored Water Supply scheme provide drinking water to (77) villages. There is a summer storage tank storing water from Godavari.

IIV. NIZAMABAD FORT:

There is a Jagannath Temple at Quilla (port) on the south-west corner of Nizamabad town.  This port is said to be built by Rashtraputha kings in the 10th Centaury. At top the Quilla at about 300' height there is a Rama temple built by Ramdas Mantra of Chatrapathi Sivaji. This is the huge temple with Corridors, Muntaps, Mahamuntaps  and large Kalyana Mandapam of about 2000 sq,feet. Area.

NIZAMABAD  FORT

The Rama temple can be develop as a place of religious importance. TTD has been requested to help under Annamacharya project. The Collector has also taken the Executive Officer, TTD for inspection of site on 5.7.2001. The temple has been renovated recently, the stair case to Garba Gudi has been constructed. The temple is  adjoining the Jail which is presently host in the port. The temple is under management of local committee and should be handed over to Endowment Department  for further Development.

2) The waste expense place below the port can be develop into a beautiful garden. An  open air auditorium can be constructed for cultural performances, Musical  fountains can be established drawing water from nearby Raghunath Tank. The port can be eliminated using focus lights, from the hill very beautiful view of Nizamabad town and hence view point can be developed.

V. SARAGANPUR TEMPLE:

Sarangapur is temple is located (7) K.Ms. from North-East of Nizamabad town abating Alisagar. There is a Hanuman temple located on a hill top. These  temple is constructed by Ramdas. This temple as 1400 acres of land. There is a tremendous scope for develop site on hillock along with Alisagar Project. (10) acres of land on Hillock is being developed into a garden. Thereis (33) acres of land available near Sarangapur that can be developed into Eco-tourism by  providing slab trails for walking.

VI.  MALLARAM :

Mallaram forest is located (7) K.Ms. of South-West Nizamabad town. In the forest there is very suitable to develop for Eco-tourism. There is small hillock on which hut is  being built. I have requested Conservator of Forest to provide Wooden / Cement  benches near the click over looking the Mallaram cheruvu. He has been asked to make railings, statues of wild animals and trail through the forest for hiking.  I also requested him to develop a small crocodile form / Deer park.

VII. TILAK GARDEN in Nizamabad town:

This is  a park of ( ) area not being maintained properly. Suggestions of Horticulturists  required.

VIII.  PHULONG BRIDGE:

ASOK SAGAR - AN ECO-FRIENDLY TOURISM PROJECT

 
Starting from the year  2001 the district administration  has been making efforts to develop Nizamabad as a major Tourism place, cashing on its beautiful lakes, green forests, historical places and proximity to  Saraswathi temple, Basar. The district is being promoted as a “Great Get-away Destination” Many new projects and innovative steps like conduct of a major “Indur Utsav” tourism festival, opening of Heritage Museum, development of Infrastructure facilities, opening up of historical places, bringing focus on to ancient temples and starting of eco-friendly projects have been taken to attract people. Among this development of “Asok Sagar” as an eco-friendly tourist place  is a mile stone in the history of Nizamabad.
ASOK SAGAR:

Located about 7 K.Ms. away from Nizamabad town, the old  Jankampet cheruvu (lake) with its foreshore covered with jungle growth, infested  with rodents, snakes, filth and garbage has now been converted into an attractive destination. This is situated on the route to the famous Saraswathi temple at Basar from Hyderabad. The transformation in just (6) months from November 2001 to a beautiful rock garden with illuminated rocks and boating  facilities by May,2002 has been phenomenal. Asok Sagar now boasts of excellent boating facilities with two (18) seater boats, two (4) seater speed boats, four  (4) pedal boats, a restaurant, beautiful rocks, exquisite landscapes and excellent garden. 
The old polluting environment has been converted into  an aesthetic place blending harmoniously with the beautiful natural settings of  huge rock boulders. The fifteen feet marble statue of Godess Saraswathi,  in the middle of the lake, gives a breath taking view in moon lit nights.  This unique statue kept in a unique location has won many admirers.The pagoda topped, octagonal shaped "Asok Sagar Restaurant" is beautiful because of its shape, size and color! It is a three tier restaurant-- open air restaurant on the top; cozy, glass paneled formal restaurant in the middle and the "water level"  restaurant at the bottom. 
 The swing rope way  entry is another USP of the area. There is an amphitheater, with huge rocks forming a magnificant back drop. The Childrens' park  is a huge crowd puller.

EFFORTS BEGIN:
A  detail plan for developing the Asok Sagar was submitted to Department of  Tourism. Government of Andhra Pradesh in December,2001 after making preliminary survey of the area the landscaping was taken up. Beautifully paved paths were laid and flower plants were planted, benches were constructed on the tank bund,  lighting of the rocks as well as pavement was taken up. The rocks were spruced up without affecting its natural touch. The swampy area around it was leveled and converted it into parking area and entire area was fenced to give it a new  identity. Public amenity centers have been developed. The marshy jungle area has  now become a major attraction for many tourists. The rocks abandoned by everybody have now become a place to sit and spend time in the evenings.  The  construction of the octagonal shaped "Asok Sagar Restaurant" in the water with  glass windowpanes all around to give an elegant view of the lake and the rocks around it has enhanced the beauty of the place without affecting its natural  touch. The huge rock boulders are illuminated to give a breath taking beautiful view to the visitors. 
The transformation of Jankampet lake from a swampy, "out of  bound place" for human beings into a beautiful tourist destination "Asok Sagar" attracting many hundreds of tourists is nothing short of a fairy tale. No wonder that Asok Sagar has featured in the official desk calendar of the Department of  Tourism, Government of Andhra Pradesh and was the official entry from the state  for National Tourism awards under the best eco friendly project  category.

The people of Jankampet village is very much interested  in development of Asok Sagar as it would bring economic prosperity to the place. A management committee has been formed to oversee the facilities with  involvement of local people to make it viable and sustainable. The managing  committee is authorized to sub-lease facilities of boating, park and the  restaurant. The income generated would be used for pay the electricity charges  as well as for maintenance. Local youth have been formed into a group to manage  the boating facility. 

 As a  connecting place to Basar and Maharastra large number of people are passing through this route. Pilgrims to Basar from various places are now spending a lot of  time for recreation activities here. People come to have lunch in the shade of the trees enjoying their free time “on the rocks” is a usual scene.
 The eco-friendly nature of the area and the natural settings of the rock enhanced by the beautiful illumination has helped the transformation of Asok Sagar into a  beautiful tourist destination. The sustainability and viability of the project is by the active involvement of local youth and elected representatives of the village in the management group. The project has a bright future it is on the way to famous Saraswathi Temple at Basar from Hyderabad.

 
 
Before November 2001
After November 2002

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