Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana, India

Places to visit near Medchal

Medchal is a town in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana, India. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 42 temples, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are KANDLAKOYA OXYGEN Park & Aviary (4 km), Sai Geetha Ashram (7 km) and Ratnalayam Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (12 km).

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Medchal, Telangana
Medchal, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Medchal at a glance

Location
Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana, India
Coordinates
17.6297° N, 78.4814° E
Places within 50 km
189 (91 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Hyderabad, 34 km
Railway station
Medchal (MED), 2 km
Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), 56 km

Top places to visit near Medchal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Medchal: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Medchal

82 temples within 100 km of Medchal. The closest is Sri Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple (2 km); the best-known is Ratnalayam Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Medchal

48 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Medchal. The closest is Sagar Lake Entrance (15 km); the best-known is Safilguda Lake Park (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Medchal

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Medchal. The closest is Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue (7 km); the best-known is NTR Memorial (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Medchal

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Medchal. The closest is Shamirpet Deer Park (11 km); the best-known is Sri Kotla Vijayabhaskara Reddy Botanical Garden (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Medchal

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Medchal. The closest is Moula Ali Dargah (24 km); the best-known is Jamia Masjid (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Medchal

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Medchal. The closest is Mahendra Hills (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Medchal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Medchal
  2. 4 km KANDLAKOYA OXYGEN Park & Aviary · park, Medchal-Malkajgiri
  3. 11 km Ratnalayam Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple · temple, Medchal-Malkajgiri
  4. 11 km Sai Geetha Ashram · ashram, Medchal-Malkajgiri
  5. 18 km Shri Mallikarjuna Temple · temple, Medchal-Malkajgiri
  6. 20 km Bonthapalli Veerabhadraswamy Temple · temple, Sangareddy
  7. 18 km Back to Medchal

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How to reach Medchal

  • By train: Medchal (MED) — about 2 km from the centre
  • By train: Bolarum (BMO) — about 14 km from the centre
  • By air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), Hyderabad — about 56 km by road
  • By air: Kalaburagi Airport (GBI), Kalaburagi — about 206 km by road
  • By road from Hyderabad: about 34 km · directions
  • By road from Nalgonda: about 131 km · directions
  • By road from Mahbubnagar: about 139 km · directions

All places near Medchal by distance

Within 15 km of Medchal

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Medchal by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples4282Sri Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple (2 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs2848Sagar Lake Entrance (15 km)
Forts & heritage1725Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue (7 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1623Shamirpet Deer Park (11 km)
Mosques & dargahs1516Moula Ali Dargah (24 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1016Mahendra Hills (25 km)
Museums1515Rashtrapati Nilayam (18 km)
Churches1214Emmanuel Ministries Hyderabad (14 km)
Parks1111KANDLAKOYA OXYGEN Park & Aviary (4 km)
Jain sites811Sri Jain Temple 72 Jinalay Medchal (2 km)
Other attractions79Lord Buddha (30 km)
Waterfalls06Sandhamoni Waterfalls (51 km)
Caves24Crystal Cave (34 km)
Buddhist sites33Ānandavihāra (26 km)
Beaches & coast12Tarnaka (29 km)
Ashrams11Sai Geetha Ashram (7 km)
Treks11Forestrek Park (40 km)

Medchal: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Medchal?

KANDLAKOYA OXYGEN Park & Aviary (park, about 4 km), Sai Geetha Ashram (ashram, about 7 km), Ratnalayam Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (temple, about 12 km), Bonthapalli Veerabhadraswamy Temple (temple, about 18 km), Shri Mallikarjuna Temple (temple, about 20 km), Safilguda Lake Park (lake, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Medchal?

189 places on Spotwander: 42 temples, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest temple to Medchal?

Sri Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple, about 2 km by road; Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swami Devasthanam Medchal (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Medchal?

Sagar Lake Entrance, about 15 km by road; Fox Sagar Lake (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Medchal?

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue, about 7 km by road; Main Gate (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Medchal?

Start in Medchal, visit KANDLAKOYA OXYGEN Park & Aviary, then Ratnalayam Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, then Sai Geetha Ashram, then Shri Mallikarjuna Temple, then Bonthapalli Veerabhadraswamy Temple, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Medchal?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Medchal?

By train: Medchal (MED), about 2 km away. By air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), about 56 km by road. By road: 34 km from Hyderabad.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Medchal’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Medchal on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.