Ananthagiri Hills Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Vikarabad

Ananthagiri Hills is often referred to as the "Ooty of Telangana". It is one of the best holiday destinations to visit during the summer season in India.

This famous temple is situated on Ananthagiri Hills, just 75 km away from Hyderabad City and a mere 5 km drive from Vikarabad in Telangana State, India.

Ananthagiri Hills - Vikarabad

This is a must-visit temple for a short weekend-break and can be visited in a single day on a picnic tour.

Ananthagiri Ecotourism is gaining popularity nowadays.

Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple

About Sri Ananthagiri Temple:

Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Ananthagiri is popularly known as Ananthagiri Temple.

This ancient 400 years old temple is located on a hill in the middle of deep Vikarabad forest. Ananthagiri Temple was constructed during the Nizam period.

Ananthagiri Hills

Ananthagiri Temple Main Entrance

How to reach Ananthagiri Hills:

After just 5 km journey from Vikarabad, you will get to a circle.

From here, Ananthagiri temple is just 1 km towards your right and towards left you can get to Harita Resort, Valley View Resort.

The sign board here will give a very good direction towards the temple.

Main Circle near Ananthagiri Temple

Govt. T.B. Chest Hospital entrance board will greet you on your way and the whole place look very beautiful.

Ananthagiri Temple Entrance

Once you reach the temple spot, there is a good provision for parking your vehicles on the entrance. You will be greeted by huge statues of Lord Hanuman and Lord Garuda.

There is also Lord Shiva Temple located just outside Sri Lakshmi Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple which you can visit once you finished your darshan.

Lord Shiva Temple

Pilgrimscan have a holy dip in the temple pushkarini and there are steps to reach this holy pushkarini from inside and outside of the temple.

Pushkarini at Ananthagiri Temple

Lord Markandeya Swamy Temple

You can see Lord Markandeya Swamy temple on your way to pushkarini. Pilgrims take holy dip to fulfill their desires.

Lord Markandeya Swamy temple

After seeing Markandeya temple and pushkarini, visitors can go further down to enjoy trekking and forest scenery.

Ananthagiri Temple History:

It is believed that, Ananthagiri temple was constructed by Markandeya rishi. The beautiful and peaceful atmosphere has attracted Markandeya rishi in Dvapara Yuga (about 700 BC) to perform yoga.

Bhakta Markandeya after performing his meditation and yoga, he used to go to Kasi and take a holy dip in the Ganges river through a small cave which you can see towards left side in temple Garbhagudi.

Once during dwadasi season, Markandeya rishi cannot make it to reach Kasi in the early morning hours.

Lord Vishnu moved by this event appeared in his dreams and created a unique path to reach the Ganges to the premises of Markandeya to perform his holy bath their itself.

Temple History

Lord Vishnu, who was very happy with the prayers of Markandeya rishi ,appeared in front of him and blessed him.

Lord Maha Vishnu said that he will be available in salagrama rupa inAnanthagiri hills and will listen the prayers of devotees and bless them.

Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy in Ananthagiri Temple is in salagrama rupa and you can see a small cave towards your left in the main Garbha Gudi.

Ananthagiri Hills Temple for Trekking:

Ananthagiri is a nice place for trekking activities and is becoming more popular as a picnic spot these days.

Ananthagiri Hills for Trekking

APSRTC is operating a special bus for Ananthagiri and Chilkur Balaji temple on sundays. Check their official website for more information.

Hotels and Restaurants at Ananthagiri Temple:

There are hotels and restaurants in Ananthagiri for Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians. You can also get your own food and enjoy trekking in Ananthagiri. You can buy pooja items in the temple itself.

After darshan, you can get Laddu or Pulihora [Lemon Rice] as prasadam in the temple Prasadam counter.

Ananthagiri Temple Prasadam Counter

The temple is open to the devotees from 7.30 AM to 8 PM. Accommodation facility is also available at the temple.

Ananthagiri Temple Timings:

Weekdays	Sundays
7.30 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 8 PM	7.30 AM to 2 PM and 3 PM to 8 PM

Accommodation at Ananthagiri Temple:

Resort:

Haritha Ananthagiri Valley View Resort has been established by the Telangana State Tourism Department containing A/C rooms and complete service facilities.

Contact Ph: 08416 256800

Prices for different Sevas, Poojas and Vehicle Poojas performed at Ananthagiri Temple are shown in the below picture chart. The prices listed in the picture are taken in Jan 2015 and they may change over time.

Other Places of Interest:

Some nearby places to visit in and around Hyderabad after you visit Ananthagiri Padmanabha Swamy Temple are:

1. 👉Chilkur Balaji Temple
2. 👉Golkonda Fort
3. 👉Mrugavani National Park
4. 👉Keesaragutta Temple
5. 👉Lumbini Park
6. 👉Tadbund Hanuman Mandir
7. 👉Birla Mandir
8. 👉Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
9. 👉Nehru Zoo Park
10. 👉NTR Gardens
11. 👉Sanghi Temple
12. 👉Charminar
13. 👉Yadagirigutta Temple
14. 👉Jagadgirigutta Venkateswara Swamy Temple
15. 👉Skandagiri Temple

Ananthagiri Hills Temple Route Map:

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