Khammam Tourism

Khammam Tourism Khammam city, erstwhile known as Kammamet, is located in the state of Telangana, approximately 200 km from the capital Hyderabad. A historically important city, Khammam hosted many movements during India?s freedom struggle. The Khammam Fort, which had periods of reign by both Hindu and Muslim leaders, is an important cultural landmark of the city, and a popular tourist destination. According to legends, the Narsimhadri temple situated here on a hilltop is said to have existed since 1.6 million years, the city derives its name from the vertical rock that acts as pillar or 'Khamba' below the temple. With the recent addition of 14 nearby village the city earned the status of a municipal corporation. Download Khammam PDF Guide > What's Great? Khammam is a place rich with cultural heritage. The place is the true example of unity in diversity as every religion is respected here. The place has forts, wildlife sanctuary, pilgrimage places and water bodies. What's not so Great? The place can get very hot and humid during summers. Also, the maximum places to visit have to be climbed up to. For Whom Khammam can be visited by anyone. It is a naturally beautiful and culturally rich place. Families and couples will be most comfortable here. This might not be the idle place for a group of friends or teenagers.

Etymology It is believed that the name Khammam has been derived from the Narsimhadri temple. It was earlier known as Stamba Sikhari and then Stambhadri. It is believed that the temple is 1.6 million years old. It is believed to be there from Treta Yug. The temple is so called because it is situated on a vertical rock. This gives the city the name Khammam which means pillar. The present name has been derived from "Kambam Mettu" to "Kammammet". Some historical records show that in older days the name was Kammamet.

One Day Itinerary Day 1 -After a lovely breakfast of local cuisine, let the trip begin with the visit to Khammam Fort. Enriched with Hindu and Muslim architecture and history, the Fort will mesmerise you. Then you can visit Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary. Get lost in the wildlife and forget about the hustle of the city. Breathe in the pure air and fragrance of flowers.Day 2 -Spend the day devoting yourself to God. Visit Kallur and get lost in the beauty of the two famous temples over there. The art and the culture will captivate your hearts. Then you can spend the evening boating and enjoy the majestic view at Lakaram Lake. The evening there is very cool and peaceful.Day 3 -You can explore the history of Mahabharata and Buddhism. Visit Nelakkondapalli for a history tour. Then you can visit the Sri Venkateshwara temple. Afterwards, you should definitely visit Gundala for a dip in hot water spring that spreads over 100 square yards. It is believed that this spring was created by Serpent King Adi Sesha.

Restaurants and Local Food in Khammam The local cuisine here is predominated by rich spices. Owing to it's history of Persian rulers and it's own traditions, the food found here is an efficient mix of different cultures. Telugu, Persian and Hyderabadi style of cooking all find a delicious blend in the local cuisine. View 2 Restaurants in Khammam >>

Oct-Maris the best time to visit Khammam Winters falling between the months of October and March are the best time visit as the temperature goes down in the city. Summers are extremely hot and have a certain level of humidity. Weather in Khammam Loading... Khammam in Summer (March - May) Being located close to the ocean, the area experiences very hot summers minus the humidity. The temperature during this time can go up to 40 degrees Celcius. Thus, it is advisable to avoid visiting Khammam during the Summers. Khammam in Monsoon (June - September) The monsoon season brings relief from the scorching heat of the summers. The average temperature ranges around 30 degrees Celcius. This can be a good time to visit Khammam, if you don't mind the rain. Khammam in Winter (December - February) This the perfect time to visit Khammam as the weather is very pleasant in winters. The temperature ranges between 28 and 34 degrees Celcius. January is the coldest month of the year. Monthly Weather in Khammam Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 20 30 February 21 33 March 25 36 April 28 38 May 29 40 June 27 36 July 27 33 August 27 34 September 26 32 October 24 33 November 21 31 December 20 31